Active and healthy men and women looking to eliminate stubborn, exercise-resistant fat often turn to liposuction or body contouring to achieve a more streamlined body. In Louisville, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander Digenis is renowned for his advanced skills and expertise in performing liposuction, attracting patients from nearby areas like Anchorage, St. Matthews, Springhurst, Lake Forest, and Indian Hills. To learn more about liposuction in Louisville and Dr. Alexander Digenis’ approach, you can request a consultation online or call our office at 502-589-5544 to schedule an appointment.
REFINE Your Curves
and Redefine Your Confidence
REFINE Your Curves
and Redefine Your Confidence
Active and healthy men and women looking to eliminate stubborn, exercise-resistant fat often turn to liposuction or body contouring to achieve a more streamlined body. In Louisville, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander Digenis is renowned for his advanced skills and expertise in performing liposuction, attracting patients from nearby areas like Anchorage, St. Matthews, Springhurst, Lake Forest, and Indian Hills. To learn more about liposuction in Louisville and Dr. Alexander Digenis’ approach, you can request a consultation online or call our office at 502-589-5544 to schedule an appointment.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes excess fat from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms, or neck, using a suction technique. It is typically performed to improve body contours and shape. Liposuction is most effective for individuals who are close to their ideal weight, have good overall health, and realistic expectations. It’s not a substitute for weight loss but a way to refine and enhance natural contours.
Common Areas Include:
- Abdomen and Waist: For a flatter stomach and defined waistline.
- Thighs: Inner, outer, or both (sometimes referred to as “saddlebags”).
- Hips and Buttocks: To enhance shape and proportion.
- Arms: Particularly the upper arms for a more toned appearance.
- Back: Including the upper back, lower back, and bra-line fat.
- Neck and Chin: To reduce a “double chin” and define the jawline.
- Knees: To remove fat deposits around the inner knee area.
Each area may have unique considerations, and suitability depends on individual anatomy, skin elasticity, and health conditions.
Your Customized Liposuction in Louisville, Kentucky
During your consultation, Dr. Alexander Digenis takes the time to assess your specific needs, listening carefully to your cosmetic goals and the reasons behind your interest in liposuction. For patients considering other procedures, such as a tummy tuck or facial rejuvenation, liposuction can be combined with these surgeries to achieve a more natural and contoured appearance. Many patients opt to include liposuction as part of comprehensive body contouring procedures, such as a tummy tuck or mommy makeover.
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What to Expect from Recovery after Liposuction In Louisville
You may notice some results from liposuction right away, but it typically takes several weeks to a few months for the full effects to become visible. The fat cells removed during the procedure are permanently eliminated. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and nutritious eating is crucial to preserving the attractive contours created by liposuction.
Expected Recovery Time
Recovery time can vary based on the number of areas treated and the extent of the procedure, ranging from about two weeks to several weeks. Dr. Alexander Digenis will provide detailed post-operative care instructions tailored to your needs. While the recovery process differs for each patient, here are some general guidelines to follow:
Immediately After Surgery
After your procedure, Dr. Digenis and his surgical team will discharge you, usually outfitted with a compression garment designed to support healing. The local anesthetic administered during the surgery will help minimize discomfort in the initial recovery period. Once at home, while rest is essential, incorporating light walking is equally important to encourage circulation and aid in the healing process.
First Week After Surgery
During the first few days after the procedure, the anesthetic solution injected during surgery will gradually drain from the incisions. Dr. Digenis will likely advise you to wear your compression garment consistently during this period. For most patients, swelling, bruising, and numbness significantly decrease within the first week, allowing you to resume normal movement and walking. Depending on the type of work you do, you may be able to return to work around this time.
Next Few Weeks After Surgery
Dr. Digenis will advise you when it is appropriate to stop wearing your compression garment. You can begin to reintroduce light exercise into your routine within two weeks of the procedure; however, strenuous activities should be avoided for at least the first month. It may take several weeks to a few months for all swelling to completely subside.
Liposuction FAQ
Click a question below to see the answer for some of the most common questions we receive from potential clients.
Surgical compression garments are designed to:
- Minimize bleeding and swelling following surgery.
- Accelerate the recovery process.
- Prevent surgical bleeding.
Dr. Digenis may recommend that his patients wear a compression garment for a specific duration after liposuction to support optimal healing.
The cost of your liposuction will primarily depend on the number and location of the areas being treated. Dr. Digenis will provide a more precise estimate after discussing your surgical goals during your consultation.
Optimal candidates for liposuction have realistic expectations, are in good overall health, and look for substantial, but not perfect, results.
Your body contour will permanently change. If you maintain your healthy weight, you will have long-lasting results. Fat cells removed by liposuction don’t come back.
For women, the breasts, tummy, thighs, arms, buttocks, knees, and neck are the most frequent choices. The most popular areas for men are the neck, chin, flanks, abdomen, and chest.
Like any surgical procedure, liposuction carries some risks, although it has a well-established history of safety. Combining multiple unrelated surgeries on the same day can increase the potential for complications and should be carefully evaluated. Rare complications that may occur include infection, skin ulceration, bleeding, and nerve damage. That is the reason you should seek a board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience, like Dr. Digenis, to perform liposuction.
Your skin’s elasticity plays a key role in how well it adjusts after surgery. If the skin is elastic, it should conform smoothly to the reduced tissue. Scars are not a significant concern as the incisions are tiny and barely noticeable.
No. Liposuction is not a weight-loss treatment. Instead, it is a body contouring procedure used to eliminate unwanted fat pads once the patient has achieved or is close to their healthy weight.
A tummy tuck often includes liposuction to remove excess fat, but it goes further by removing excess skin and tightening the abdominal wall stretched by weight gain or pregnancy.
After liposuction, the fat cells removed from the treated area are gone permanently. However, it’s important to maintain a stable weight because remaining fat cells in your body can still expand if you gain weight.
If weight is gained after liposuction, fat may accumulate in areas not previously treated. This is because the body distributes new fat more evenly, but untreated areas may become more noticeable if fat cells there expand. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a balanced diet is key to preserving your results and preventing significant fat accumulation elsewhere.
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