Liposuction in Houston, TX

No matter how strict your diet is and how much you exercise, you may never be able to eliminate some pockets of fat from your body. These stubborn, fatty areas are typically the result of genetics, age, pregnancy, or childbirth. These may be in any area of the body but are typically found in the stomach, hips, butt, thighs, upper arms, back, neck, calves, and ankles. Liposuction can help patients who are at or near a healthy, stable weight but still need help with small areas of fat. Additionally, liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for men to achieve a more masculine body shape. Men typically get liposuction in the chest to eliminate "man boobs", the stomach to remove "love handles", and a "beer belly." Dr. Rafi Bidros is a plastic surgeon at MyBodyMD in Houston, TX, offering face and body liposuction to slim and reshape specific contours of the body for an improved appearance and greater confidence.

Even small fat pockets make it difficult to achieve the slimmer and more toned appearance that you want. People who turn to body contouring through liposuction enjoy a number of benefits, including:

• A more proportionate body shape: Liposuction restores balance to your figure by removing unwanted pockets of fat.
• Improved confidence: It’s not uncommon for people to feel embarrassed about their appearance, especially when they carry extra weight in problem areas. Liposuction can restore your self-esteem.
• Clothes fit and look better: It's difficult to find clothes that fit well and look good on you. Liposuction can help you finally find clothing that fits and flatters your figure.
• Boosted motivation: Once you’ve achieved your desired body shape, you’ll likely be motivated to maintain your results through continued diet and exercise.

The procedure utilizes a suction cannula that is inserted below the skin in order to remove excess fat cells while leaving the skin and muscle undisturbed. Dr. Bidros will make small incisions near the areas being treated in places where the scar can be easily concealed or hidden. Depending on the amount of fat being removed and the number of areas being treated, he may split the liposuction into two or more procedures to give the patient an easier recovery. Liposuction may be performed alone, but it is often paired with a body contouring surgery, such as a thigh lift or tummy tuck to remove the excess skin for the patient's best results.

Liposuction is performed as an outpatient surgery in an accredited facility with the patient under general anesthesia. For the comfort and safety of his patients, Dr. Bidros prefers using a "tumescent solution" to complete the liposuction. The length of the surgery will depend on the number of areas being treated, but patients are typically able to leave after they have been given instructions and put in a compression garment to recover at home. Patients will have swelling and bruising in the treated areas for 4 – 6 weeks, but they should start to see their results after this. Patients are expected to follow all post-operative care instructions carefully and return for checkup appointments with Dr. Bidros.

Liposuction at MyBodyMD offers both women and men the opportunity to have unwanted fat diminished almost instantly. Without liposuction, it can be frustrating to gain the slimming outcomes you desire. We offer various options for liposuction treatment based on your individual desired outcome. We invite you to get in touch with our office in Houston, TX, and schedule your consultation.