Liposuction in Miami, FL
When you are diligent about maintaining healthy weight, only to continue fighting against body bulge, you may have reached your wits’ end.
If fat deposits in areas such as your thighs, neck, arms, buttocks, or abdomen are holding you back from reaching your fitness goals, you aren’t alone. Perhaps you have spent hours at the gym striving to attain your target size and figure, but still feel like obstinate fat is causing parts of your body to look disproportionate. In these cases, liposuction can help remove this stubborn body fat and provide you with your ideal body contours.
To learn more about your options for liposuction in Miami, call Dr. David Gerth’s office today for your consultation.
Liposuction: Targeted Fat Removal for Stubborn Spots
Even people who have worked hard to reach their ideal body weight may be dissatisfied with some aspect of their figure.
Every person stores fat in their own way. This can affect your appearance regardless of how much you target train those trouble areas. Liposuction surgery can help you achieve the slimmer, toned figure you desire by permanently removing fat cells from specific areas of your body, including:
- Stomach
- Inner and outer thighs
- Upper arms
- Hips and “love handles”
- Under the chin
Though liposuction will permanently remove fat cells, keep in mind that the procedure will not prevent you from gaining weight in the future. The best way to maintain your liposuction results is to stick with the healthy lifestyle habits you have already developed.
What Happens During Liposuction Surgery?
During fat removal treatment, Dr. David Gerth makes small incisions hidden in natural skin creases near the target area.
He then inserts a narrow tube called a cannula to remove subcutaneous fat with suction. Liposuction is an outpatient surgery, so while you may be under anesthesia during the procedure, you’ll be able to return home to begin your recovery process on the same day as your liposuction appointment. Be sure to ask someone you trust to drive you and sit with you until the anesthesia wears off.
Though your recovery time after a liposuction procedure will vary depending on factors such as the amount of fat Dr. Gerth removes, the number of areas you choose to get treated, and your pre-surgical health and willingness to follow all postsurgical instructions, most liposuction patients can resume their normal daily activities within a week or two after the surgery.
The most common side effects of cosmetic liposuction include moderate swelling, bruising, and tenderness around the incision sites. Wearing a special compression garment for several weeks following the surgery can minimize these side effects for a smoother and swifter healing process.
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Meet Dr. GerthFrequently Asked Questions about Liposuction
Is Treatment Safe?
Since liposuction first became popular in the early 1980s, cosmetic surgeons have perfected the technique by performing the procedure for thousands of patients. Among the almost two million cosmetic surgical procedures in the U.S. in 2017, liposuction was the second most popular, according to a report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Liposuction provides more consistent and predictable results than noninvasive treatments, and when you choose a board-certified cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Gerth to perform your procedure, you can rest assured that your outcomes will be safe and successful.
Will Liposuction Help Me Lose Weight?
When you have areas of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise, liposuction is a reliable procedure for helping you attain the shapely figure you’ve been striving for in the gym. Rather than being a “last resort” for patients looking for a weight loss technique, liposuction is a solution for people who are already at or near their ideal body weight, but who are tired of fighting an uphill battle against a bulge that won’t budge. Liposuction does not address fat inside the abdominal cavity (visceral fat).
Can I Combine Liposuction with other Procedures?
Depending on your desired outcome, Dr. Gerth may also suggest combining your cosmetic liposuction with another procedure, such as a tummy tuck, to produce even more dramatic results for you. The tummy tuck is an ideal surgery for removing loose skin and tightening stretched abdominal muscles, both of which are often the result of one or more pregnancies. People who opt to get other surgeries alongside liposuction will only have to undergo one recovery process, as opposed to getting procedures at different times and having to deal with separate healing periods for each surgery.
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Out-of-Town Patients
We welcome out-of-town patients! It’s our goal to make Dr. Gerth’s exceptional skill and service accessible to anyone looking for the best cosmetic surgery experience. Long distance or local, our patients can all expect the highest caliber of attentive care.
We offer virtual consultations to accommodate traveling patients. We also have connections with experts in post-surgical lymphatic massage so you can enjoy the optimal recovery experience and get the most out of your trip.
Before and After Gallery
Take a look at a few of the stunning transformations achieved by our wonderful patients.
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7245 SW 57th Ct
South Miami, FL 33143