A stable weight does not always mean every area of your body changes the way you want it to. Pockets of fat along the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, back, or other areas can remain despite consistent diet and exercise. Dr. Sean Bidic and Dr. Vinay S. Gundlapalli perform liposuction at American Surgical Arts in Mullica Hill, NJ. Both are double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons with body contouring experience.
What Is Liposuction Best Suited For?
Liposuction is a contouring procedure, not a weight-loss treatment. It removes localized deposits to change the shape or proportion of a particular area.
Common treatment sites include the:
- Abdomen and waist
- Hips and back
- Thighs and buttocks
- Knees and calves
- Chin, cheeks, and neck
Good candidates are generally close to a weight they can maintain and have localized fullness they would like to reduce. Skin quality is another consideration because removing volume does not correct significant laxity.
How Is Liposuction Performed?
Dr. Bidic and Dr. Gundlapalli make small incisions and insert a narrow tube called a cannula. The cannula loosens and removes unwanted fat while the surgeon shapes the surrounding area.
American Surgical Arts offers liposculpture and power-assisted liposuction, or PAL. The technique and extent of surgery are selected according to your anatomy, the location and amount of unwanted fullness, and the contours being refined.
Liposuction at our practice is most often performed under general anesthesia. We review the anesthesia plan, postoperative instructions, and arrangements for going home before surgery.
What Will Recovery and Results Look Like?
Bruising, swelling, soreness, and temporary changes in sensation are common at first. You may be asked to wear a compression garment for several weeks to support the treated areas and help manage swelling.
How quickly you return to work or exercise depends on the extent of your procedure and how your body heals. Early swelling can hide the new contours, so the result becomes clearer gradually over the weeks and months that follow.
The cells removed during surgery do not return. Remaining cells can still enlarge if you gain weight, which is why maintaining a relatively stable weight matters for long-term contour.
Liposuction also has limits. If your main concern is loose abdominal skin or separated muscles, tummy tuck surgery may be more appropriate. Patients interested in fat reduction with additional skin contraction may also want to discuss BodyTite.
Why Choose American Surgical Arts for Liposuction in Mullica Hill?
Body contouring is not simply about removing the largest possible amount of fat. Dr. Bidic and Dr. Gundlapalli evaluate the neighboring areas, skin quality, and your existing proportions when planning where and how much to treat.
Both surgeons are double board-certified, and procedures can be performed in our fully accredited outpatient surgical center in Mullica Hill. This keeps surgical planning, the operation, and follow-up care within the same plastic surgery practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Liposuction Help Me Lose Weight?
No. Its purpose is to reshape localized areas, not create substantial weight loss.
Does It Tighten Loose Skin?
Its primary job is fat removal. Significant skin laxity may require another procedure.
Can Several Areas Be Treated at Once?
In some cases, yes. How much can be treated safely depends on your health, anatomy, and surgical plan.
Can Fat Return After Liposuction?
Removed cells do not grow back, but remaining cells can enlarge with weight gain. Staying near a stable weight helps preserve your proportions.
Will I Have Scars?
Small incisions are needed for the cannula, so some scarring is expected. Our surgeons place incisions with visibility in mind whenever possible.
Are Financing Options Available?
Cosmetic liposuction is generally elective. You can review our financing information when planning for surgery.
Liposuction Before And After
Explore Liposuction With Dr. Bidic and Dr. Gundlapalli
If localized fat is keeping certain areas from matching the rest of your proportions, a surgical consultation can clarify what liposuction can realistically change. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Sean Bidic and Dr. Vinay S. Gundlapalli at American Surgical Arts in Mullica Hill, NJ, or call 856-362-8898.