Sometimes stubborn fat just doesn’t react the way you want to the twin champions of diet and exercise. If you need a little extra help, liposuction can help remodel problem areas for a well-defined contour.
Dr. Pesta’s innovative liposuction procedures will be customized to meet your physique and achieve your goals at Physique by Pesta in Mt. Clemens, MI. If you’re thinking about liposuction, it helps to know what happens before, during, and after the treatment.
Is Liposuction Right for Me?
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Liposuction is a body-contouring procedure for those who are near their ideal weight and have stubborn pockets of fatty deposits. The best candidates are usually healthy, have kept a steady weight for six to 12 months, and have tight, elastic skin that can adjust to the new form.
Lifestyle is a big deal too. Generally, nonsmokers or those eager to quit before surgery are better choices, as smoking can interfere with healing.
Liposuction is performed on several parts of the body, such as the belly, flanks, thighs, arms, neck, or chin. Where your excess fat is and what kind of improvement you want to make determine the location you choose to treat.
Innovative Liposuction Procedures by Dr. Pesta
Every patient needs a personalized approach. Physique by Pesta has a few options. Dr. Pesta selects the technique that is best suited to the patient’s anatomy, treatment area, and desired result.
Tumescent liposuction includes injecting epinephrine into the fat deposits before the surgery. It tightens the region, so the surgeon can suck away the fat more readily. Epinephrine constricts blood vessels briefly to decrease bruising and edema following the surgery.
In power-assisted liposuction (PAL), a vibrating cannula does some of the movement, so the surgeon doesn’t have to use as much force. This means there is less stress on the tissue and less bruising.
VASER ultrasound-assisted liposuction enhances accuracy. It employs ultrasonic energy to break fat away from surrounding tissue. The surgeon then vacuums the fatty tissue out through the cannula with ease.
Laser-assisted liposuction uses tailored laser energy to melt fat and stimulate collagen synthesis. This may have the added effect of skin tightening in selected patients.
Dr. Pesta doesn’t just go for the newest technique available; he looks at the individual patient and figures out the best way to proceed.
Getting Ready for Your Liposuction Surgery
First, you start with a consultation with Dr. Carl Pesta, a board-certified surgeon with more than 20 years of surgical experience. He is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (FACOS).
Pre-operative instructions are important and may include:
- Quit smoking at least four weeks before surgery.
- Hold certain drugs as directed.
- Do not eat or drink after midnight before your procedure.
Have someone drive you and stay with you for the first 24 hours.
Get your recuperation place ready ahead of time. Have drinks, meds, and comfy clothes at the ready. Clear your calendar so you can relax the first few days of recovery.
What to Expect During Liposuction Surgery
You will often be given general anesthesia on the day of the operation. Dr. Pesta makes tiny incisions and injects a specific solution into the treatment region. Through small incisions in the desired location, a thin cannula is inserted to loosen and remove excess fat. Because liposuction is an outpatient treatment, the patient usually goes home on the same day.
Your Recovery Timeline After Liposuction – Week by Week
The first 24 hours are for rest and water. Bruising and swelling are to be expected and can last 10 to 14 days. Short walks on the first or second day can help get the circulation going, but you should not do any heavy activity until you have been cleared to do so.
Many people can resume light daily activities and even return to work the first week. Your surgeon will give you precise advice.
Typically, compression garments are worn for four to six weeks. They help to reduce inflammation and support your healing tissues as your new contours take shape. Gradually start exercising again as directed by your surgeon.
In the coming months, further changes will develop. Some progress can be seen in a few weeks, although swelling can hide the final form for a long time. Final results may take as long as six months to fully emerge.
Safety Risks and How Dr. Pesta Protects His Patients
Liposuction, like any surgical procedure, carries risks. But serious consequences are infrequent. More common are small irregularities in the contour. Complications like infection or blood clots are far less prevalent.
Watch for changes after surgery that are not typical parts of your recovery. Call your surgeon if you develop a temperature higher than 101 °F, increased pain not controlled with medicine, redness or warmth spreading around an incision, foul-smelling drainage, or a sudden increase in swelling.
Additional assurance of safety is provided by the credentials of Dr. Pesta and the accreditation of the facility. He is FACOS and was awarded the 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award. Pesta’s MBSAQIP accreditation further exemplifies a dedication to proven standards of care and safety for patients.
Begin Your Body Transformation at Physique by Pesta
At Physique by Pesta, we believe liposuction is individualized body reshaping, not a cookie-cutter procedure. Dr. Pesta can look at your anatomy, goals, and skin condition to determine what technique and treatment areas will work for you.
The fat cells eliminated during liposuction do not grow back. If you gain weight, the residual fat cells may grow, and new fat may be stored in other regions not addressed. You may maintain your results and stay at your goal weight by eating nutritious whole meals, drinking enough water, and getting regular cardio and strength-training exercise. Set up a consultation to learn more.
