Liposuction In Seattle
While liposuction is not a substitute for diet and exercise, it can eliminate fat pockets that do not respond to your workout efforts. Genetics plays a role in where your body tends to store fat. Areas such as the abdomen, flanks, waistline, arms, and thighs are common trouble spots. Dr. Said uses a wand connected to gentle suction to remove the fat from unwanted areas on your body. Afterward, you can have slim, shapely contours where once there was extra fat.
Dr. Said does not just remove body fat; he can graft the fat to enhance other body parts, such as the breasts. Using specialized techniques, the fat can be purified and injected using his popular fat transfer procedure. Getting the best liposuction or fat transfer result is possible with a highly experienced surgeon such as Dr. Said, a board-certified Seattle plastic surgeon with 23 years of experience.
As an authority on face and body surgery, he has published more than 20 articles. Dr. Said is also a caring surgeon and an active listener that has been awarded “Top Doctor” by Seattle magazine year after year. With a personalized surgical plan, you can get remove or redistribute body fat and enjoy a more shapely, contoured physique. Rather than worrying about the number on the scale, you can carry your weight where it gives you the shape you want.
Benefits of Liposuction include:
Dr. Said does not just remove body fat; he can graft the fat to enhance other body parts, such as the breasts. Using specialized techniques, the fat can be purified and injected using his popular fat transfer procedure. Getting the best liposuction or fat transfer result is possible with a highly experienced surgeon such as Dr. Said, a board-certified Seattle plastic surgeon with 23 years of experience.
As an authority on face and body surgery, he has published more than 20 articles. Dr. Said is also a caring surgeon and an active listener that has been awarded “Top Doctor” by Seattle magazine year after year. With a personalized surgical plan, you can get remove or redistribute body fat and enjoy a more shapely, contoured physique. Rather than worrying about the number on the scale, you can carry your weight where it gives you the shape you want.
Benefits of Liposuction include:
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Liposuction is a highly versatile body contouring procedure that can be performed almost anywhere stubborn fat accumulates. While it’s not a weight-loss solution, it can create smoother, more defined contours in the following areas:
Each procedure is customized to the patient’s goals, ensuring natural-looking, harmonious results.
Liposuction is ideal for healthy individuals who struggle with stubborn fat deposits that don’t respond to diet and exercise. The best candidates:
Liposuction is not recommended for individuals with:
A consultation with Dr. Said will determine whether liposuction is the right fit for your goals.
If you are considering liposuction Seattle plastic surgeon Dr. Hakim Said will first meet with you to discuss how this procedure can get rid of excess fat for a more shapely, toned figure. He listens carefully to your aesthetic concerns and looks for areas of unwanted fat to determine if liposuction is the right answer for you.
The consultation answers all your questions so you know what to expect moving forward. If you want to get rid of body fat, you may be excited to learn that you can use the fat to enhance your breasts! This is known as breast fat transfer. Not all plastic surgeons offer this procedure, and it is one of Dr. Said’s specialties. After speaking with you, Dr. Said provides you with a personalized liposuction plan. Liposuction can reduce fat bulges nearly anywhere on the body you can imagine.
Areas such as the abdomen, love handles, back, saddlebags, arms, and thighs are easily smoothed and contoured with the latest liposuction techniques. Not everyone is a good candidate for liposuction. If you have sagging skin in addition to abdominal fat, a tummy tuck in addition to liposuction will offer the best approach to tighten the skin. Dr. Said will create a customized surgical plan tailored to your needs. Once you have a personalized body contouring plan, the next step is choosing a surgery date.
Ensure to follow all pre-operative instructions. On the day of your procedure, Dr. Said will go over any last-minute questions you may have. General anesthesia, local anesthesia, or conscious sedation may be used.
Once you are comfortably sedated, Dr. Said makes a tiny incision. A local anesthetic is administered to expand the fat tissue, block pain, and minimize bleeding. Excess fat is gently removed with low-pressure suction. This process takes between one to three hours. The duration of your procedure depends on the amount of fat that is removed. The incisions are neatly closed. They are hidden in strategic locations and hardly visible once healed. After the surgery, you will wake in a comfortable recovery room and patients are able to return home the same day.
Liposuction downtime depends on the extent of your surgery. Following Liposuction Seattle patients may be asked to take several days or weeks off of work. The less extensive the liposuction, the faster the recovery time. You may resume driving when you feel confident that you have a full range of motion. Be advised that you should not drive while taking any prescription pain medications as they can cause drowsiness.
Avoid any heavy lifting during your recovery. It is advised to wait at least six weeks before heading back to the gym. Starting on day one, short walks are recommended to prevent blood clots from forming after surgery. Swelling from liposuction is normal. Much of the swelling subsides in the first two weeks. However, it can take six months for all the swelling to go away. The less fat that is removed, the less swelling you can expect. You may be asked to wear compression garments to control swelling and improve skin tightening. Bruising may occur and takes about two weeks to fade.
Liposuction costs vary based on factors such as:
Because each liposuction procedure is fully customized, the best way to get an accurate cost estimate is through a consultation. We offer financing options to help make your desired results more accessible.
Call now to book a private Seattle liposuction consultation with Dr. Said.
Liposuction permanently removes fat cells, but maintaining results depends on healthy lifestyle habits. If weight is gained, remaining fat cells can expand.
Most Seattle Liposuction patients experience mild to moderate soreness, similar to an intense workout. Discomfort is easily managed with prescribed or over-the-counter pain relief.
There’s no "perfect" age, but skin elasticity is key for optimal results. Typically, 20s to 50s is an ideal range, but a consultation can determine candidacy.
Liposuction provides immediate, dramatic fat removal, whereas non-surgical treatments like CoolSculpting work gradually and may not be as precise. Liposuction is best for those seeking more defined, sculpted results.
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