Liposuction

Liposuction in New Jersey cost is based on your anatomical needs and aesthetic goals, the extent of the procedure, and the type of liposuction performed. During your consultation, Dr. Szpalski will determine the scope of your procedure and estimate your liposuction cost.

The body has two distinct layers of fat: the Deep Layer (where excess fat is stored) and the Superficial Layer of fat right beneath the skin.

Cellulite is a specific structural condition that occurs primarily in women but can also exist in men. As fat is stored and accumulates in the deep layer of fat, it bulges upward and is visible through the skin surface as dimpling, creating cellulite’s “cottage cheese” contour. Cellulite is a natural anatomic phenomenon that cannot be prevented or removed. Liposuction specifically treats localized fat deposits that persist despite a healthy diet, optimal weight, and regular physical activity. Liposuction, therefore, only removes fat from the deep layer and stays out of the superficial layer. This ensures that only true surpluses of fat are removed and that the skin maintains its smooth and natural contour without creating ugly “ripples” or “waves” (irregularities) in its surface. While liposuction does not specifically remove cellulite (nothing can), it can potentially improve the appearance of cellulite. Wearing a postoperative compression garment facilitates a smooth skin contour and contraction of skin evenly after liposuction.

The most effective way to sustain the results of any liposuction procedure over the long term is to maintain your ideal weight. Here are six healthy lifestyle changes to adopt following your procedure:

• Follow all post-procedure instructions provided by your surgeon.
• Reduce caloric intake while eating a healthy diet of protein and carbohydrates.
• Stay properly hydrated by drinking lots of water.
• Try eating several smaller meals throughout the day.
• Never skip meals.
• Exercise regularly.

If you maintain a healthy lifestyle and a stable weight, your results will be long-lasting. However, you have to remember that while the fat cells are removed from your body for good, some fat cells remain and can grow. It’s up to you to take good care of yourself so that you can enjoy your slimmer look for a long time. Eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, and regularly exercise. You can begin simple walking soon after the procedure and, within a few weeks, be ready to begin a low-intensity workout routine and build up from there.

Liposuction can remove stubborn excess body fat and help you achieve your desired body contour, but it is essential to have realistic expectations and know that maintaining your new look long-term requires a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Depending on which surgery you combine with your liposuction, you might sleep in a different position. Liposuction may leave you with small incisions, but they are incisions nonetheless, and you should avoid straining them. It is usually best to keep your head elevated when you sleep. If it is done in association with a tummy tuck we will recommend keeping yourself slightly bent as you would after a tummy tuck (raise the head off the bed).

Liposuction of the abdomen and a tummy tuck are two very different procedures with different indications. The key differentiating points have to do with the looseness of abdominal skin, stretch marks, and muscle laxity, and based on your body, Dr. Szpalski will recommend one or the other. As a rule of thumb, if you have excess skin and fat on your abdomen with some muscle separation, a tummy tuck is the right procedure for you. Indeed, tummy tucks are ideal for healthy people who have stubborn fat in their midsection that they cannot lose with diet and exercise. If your abdomen is sagging or protruding due to age, pregnancy, weight loss, or prior surgeries, and you have no other health conditions, you are likely a good candidate for a tummy tuck.

On the other hand, liposuction is a far less invasive procedure than a tummy tuck. It can be performed on almost any part of the body that has excess fat. Unlike a tummy tuck, liposuction does not remove excess skin. This is why it is best suited for removal of small fat deposits. In addition, it’s important to know that liposuction is not a weight loss surgery, and you will not lose drastic amounts of weight with this procedure. The ideal liposuction candidate is a healthy person with stubborn fat deposits that do not respond to diet or exercise is likely a good candidate for liposuction.

Costs vary based on specific needs. A personalized quote is provided after your consultation.

Liposuction targets deep fat layers and may improve contour irregularities but does not directly eliminate cellulite.

Fat cells removed are gone, but remaining cells can expand with weight gain. Healthy habits are key to maintaining results.

Liposuction removes fat but not excess skin. A tummy tuck is for patients with significant skin laxity. Dr. Szpalski will recommend the best procedure for you.