Refine stubborn areas of localized fat and create smoother contours with liposuction in Westchester. Double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Kamal Addagatla tailors treatment to your anatomy and proportions with the attentive care central to Addora Plastic Surgery.
Remove Localized Fat for Better Definition
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes localized fat deposits that persist despite healthy eating and regular exercise. Through small incisions, Dr. Addagatla inserts a thin tube called a cannula beneath your skin to loosen and suction away targeted fat cells. Rather than serving as a weight-loss procedure, liposuction is used to refine specific areas and improve overall proportions. Treatment can be customized to your anatomy and, when appropriate, combined with other body-contouring procedures.
Liposuction Treatment Areas:
- Abdomen
- Waist and flanks
- Hips
- Back
- Upper arms
- Inner and outer thighs
- Knees
- Chest
- Under the chin and along the neck
- Other localized areas of stubborn fat
Dr. Addagatla’s Approach to Liposuction
Dr. Addagatla begins by carefully marking the areas where localized fat disrupts your natural proportions. During surgery, he makes small, strategically positioned incisions and introduces a tumescent solution into the treatment area. This fluid contains saline and medications that help control bleeding and discomfort while making the fat easier to remove. He then inserts a slender tube called a cannula beneath your skin.
Using controlled back-and-forth movements, Dr. Addagatla loosens targeted fat cells and removes them with suction while assessing the thickness and smoothness of the remaining tissue. Rather than removing as much fat as possible, he focuses on creating balanced transitions between treated and untreated areas. Once the contour is achieved, your incisions are closed or allowed to drain as appropriate. Compression garments may be used to control swelling and support your newly refined contours.
Advantages of Liposuction:
- Removes localized fat that persists despite diet and exercise
- Refines specific areas without requiring extensive skin-removal incisions
- Improves transitions between treated and surrounding areas
- Enhances body shape, definition, and overall proportion
- Allows multiple areas to be treated during the same procedure
- Permanently removes the targeted fat cells from treated areas
- Can complement procedures like tummy tuck or mommy makeovers
FAQs
How Do I Know if I Am a Good Candidate for Liposuction?
Liposuction may be appropriate if you are near a relatively stable weight but have localized fat that persists despite healthy eating and regular exercise. Good skin elasticity is also important because your skin needs to adapt to the reduced volume beneath it. Dr. Addagatla evaluates your fat distribution, skin quality, overall proportions, health, and goals before determining whether liposuction is right for you.
Is Liposuction a Weight-Loss Procedure?
No. Liposuction is intended for body contouring rather than significant weight loss. The goal is to selectively remove fat from areas that appear disproportionate to the rest of your body. You may notice some change on the scale, but this is not the primary measure of success. Dr. Addagatla focuses on improving shape, definition, and transitions between treated and untreated areas.
Are Fat Cells Permanently Removed With Liposuction?
Yes. Fat cells removed during liposuction do not grow back. However, the fat cells remaining in your body can still enlarge if you gain weight. Significant weight changes may therefore alter your results and affect body proportions over time. Maintaining a relatively stable weight through sustainable lifestyle habits can help preserve your new contours.
Why Choose Dr. Kamal Addagatla
for Liposuction?
Dr. Kamal Addagatla is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who approaches liposuction with an understanding that good body contouring is about proportion, not simply removing fat. He studies how each area relates to the rest of your body and plans treatment accordingly, aiming for smooth transitions and balanced contours.
That attention to detail is matched by a patient experience built around direct communication. At Addora Plastic Surgery, Dr. Addagatla talks you through what liposuction can accomplish and stays involved as your results develop after surgery. Our practice is located in Westchester and serves patients from both Westchester and surrounding counties. Schedule your consultation for liposuction in Westchester to discuss the areas you would like to refine.
