Destin Plastic Surgery
4485 Furling Lane
Destin, FL 32541
Phone: (850) 654-1194
Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
Anti Aging Skincare Clinic
4485 Furling Lane
Destin, FL 32541
Phone: (850) 654-8015
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Destin Plastic Surgery specializes in liposuction for men and women from Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Miramar Beach, Niceville, Panama City, and beyond. Liposuction involves the destruction of the fat cell and elimination of the fat cell from the body. The destruction of the fat cell can be in the form of high negative pressure, ultrasonic energy, laser energy, or mechanical energy.
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Power-assisted liposuction uses a high negative pressure similar to the suction-assisted technique and the mechanical energy of a reciprocating cannula. The combination of the 2 energies has been shown to give a good result with minimal to no contour irregularities. This technique is particularly useful for high-volume liposuction. The cannulas can be bent to improve contouring around a curve and minimize the number of access incisions needed. Smaller cannulas can be used to minimize the size of the incisions. All things considered, this form of liposuction is very gratifying to the surgeon and the patient in that small incisions placed strategically in well-hidden places can give a good contour, which is apparent in a relatively short period of time following the procedure.
Liposuction-assisted body sculpting is not a substitute for weight loss. Prior to undergoing liposuction, overweight patients are advised to establish a weight loss program, including diet and exercise, that they stick to after surgery. Three things should be accomplished prior to liposuction:
These 3 elements should be in place prior to body contouring surgery and maintained following the surgery.
If you’re interested in neck liposuction, you may also want to consider a non-surgical alternative called KYBELLA®. This injectable treatment is meant to reduce “submental fat,” also called a double chin. Your surgeon can determine whether you are a good candidate.
Dr. Burden is a renowned, board-certified plastic surgeon skilled in face, breast, and body procedures. An innovator and educator in aesthetics for over 25 years, Dr. Burden pioneered “No Scar on the Breast” augmentation. His expertise and compassionate presence provide a rewarding treatment experience from the initial consultation to the final results.
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Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that removes excess fat by suctioning it out through a thin tube called a cannula. It improves contours by removing fat from the storage layer, which is deeper than the outermost layer of superficial fat.
Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity. Many people have areas of fat in locations that vary due to genetics, which do not respond to diet and exercise. For women, it’s typically the hips, outer thighs, posterior thighs, and inner thighs; men localize fat in their “love handles” and abdomen. If we gain weight, these problem areas tend to enlarge first and, unfortunately, when we lose weight, they tend to be the last areas to reduce in size.
Liposuction has minimal to no effect on skin tone. If the targeted area has poor skin tone, usually evidenced by loose “hanging” skin and stretch marks, you may also need a procedure that removes the excess skin, such as a tummy tuck, to improve the contour. At your consultation, Dr. William Burden will recommend the procedures that will give you the best results.
Liposuction can remove fat from most areas of the body. Some of the most commonly treated areas include:
For details, read our related blog post about liposuction treatment areas.
After liposuction surgery, most people return to work, school, and nonstrenuous activities in 2 to 3 weeks and are back to their usual exercise routine within 4 to 6 weeks. You will need to wear support garments for several weeks to help the overlying superficial fat and skin heal in the appropriate position. Expect bruising, discomfort, and swelling as described:
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Learn MoreImmediately after undergoing liposuction, you may notice that there has been no weight loss or, even a slight weight gain. This is due to fluids administered during the surgical procedure. As time passes, your weight will decrease as your body eliminates these fluids.
Liposuction will improve your body contour and decrease the amount of adipose in the areas that are treated. If you overeat, and do not maintain a healthy diet and exercise regimen, you will gain weight just as you did before the procedure.
Dr. William R. Burden, MD, FACS, is known for his experience and dedication to staying in the forefront of leading technology in plastic surgery. Dr. Burden not only performs liposuction for patients from Panama City, Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Tallahassee, Dothan, Atlanta, and Birmingham but also from around the world. Many people travel from Europe, South America and Asia to Destin to seek out his services.
For more information about liposuction, request a consultation online or call our office in Destin, Florida, at (850) 654-1194. Dr. Burden is committed to providing first-class services and natural-looking results for every procedure he performs, including liposuction.
