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Liposuction Information and Photos

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"I can't get rid of these saddle bags"
"My inner thighs rub against each other"

What is liposuction?

Liposuction is the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedure. It is ideally suited to eliminate bulges of fat from different areas of the body with minimal scarring and quick recovery times. When done properly it is easily tolerated and very safe. Although the amount of weight loss is not remarkable, because the fat is taken from targeted areas, the changes in body contour can be dramatic.

Who benefits most from liposuction?

The body has certain places where it prefers to store ‘slow burning’ fat. This varies from individual to individual. These bulges of slow burning fat give the figure its particular shape, whether it be an ‘hourglass’ or a ‘pear’ figure. Unfortunately, if you don’t like these bulges, they can be hard to get rid of as they are ‘slow burning’ fat. Even with diet and exercise, you will probably lose weight in other areas before you lose those bulges.

Fortunately, liposuction targets these areas specifically. Once the fat producing cells in those areas are eliminated or reduced in number, the body starts storing fat in other areas. In this way, the body contour is changed.

Liposuction does not affect muscle tone or skin tone. A person with hanging skin is probably a better candidate for dermatolipectomy or tummy tuck. Many women find that certain parts or their body, such as their thighs, hips, or abdomen are out of proportion with the rest of their body. Targeting these specific areas with liposuction, the surgeon can literally sculpt a figure that is more attractive to the patient. Liposuction is often combined with other procedures.

What type of liposuction technique does Dr. Rodriguez use?

There are several liposuction techniques. Techniques are based on the amount of anesthetic injected to the tissues (wet, superwet, tumescent), the method used to suction the fat (syringe, power assist, ultrasonic), and the size of the cannulas used (thin, regular).

Dr. Rodriguez has experience with all of the techniques but prefers the use of the tumescent technique with thin cannulas throughout the procedure to enhance smooth tissue contours. He believes that the thin 3 mm cannulas are essential for a uniform result. Some surgeons use larger 5 mm cannulas and can extract the fat faster, but Dr. Rodriguez feels strongly that a thin cannula is the only option for a great result!

What type of anesthesia does he use?

Liposuction can be done under local anesthesia for small areas. For more extensive areas, ‘twilight’ anesthesia or general anesthesia is administered.

What is the post op recovery like?

You will be sore for the first few days following your liposuction surgery and will have some bruising. All of Dr. Rodriguez's patients are custom fitted with a special garment and padding for at least 10 days following a liposuction procedure.

Is Liposuction Right For Me?

If you are considering liposuction to the abdomen area and want to know if the tummy tuck procedure would help you more, please visit Dr. Rodriguez's interactive plastic surgery quiz 'What's Right for Me?'.

What is the cost of liposuction?

The cost is highly variable and depends on the areas being liposuctioned. In general the physician's fee per area is $1500 to $2000. Other costs include hospital fee and anesthesia.

When other procedures are being performed a professional discount is usually applied. Financing is available. Please call the office at 410-494-8100 for a consultation or Contact Us to discuss your individual needs.


Liposuction Portfolio images

View before and after photos from our portfolio of images:

  • liposuction of flanks

  • liposuction of flanks and abdomen

  • male liposuction

  • liposuction of abdomen

  • lower abdomen liposuction

  • lower and middle abdomen liposuction

  • male liposuction

  • liposuction of abdomen and thighs

  • liposuction before and after




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    Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez is a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in facelift, body lift and tummy tuck procedures in the Baltimore, Maryland / Washington DC areas. Dr. Rodriguez and his surgical team have years of experience performing multiple Cosmetic Surgery Procedures in the same operative session. These procedures also include thigh lifts, breast augmentations, Brazilian butt lifts, labioplasty (or labiaplasty).

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