Liposuction

Body contouring is used to sculpt, tone, and define various areas of the body that may be obscured by excess fat and loose or sagging skin. With body contouring, our board-certified plastic surgeon can help to eliminate diet-and-exercise-resistant fat and skin, helping to uncover the beautiful and natural contours lying underneath.

At Renaissance Plastic Surgery, Dr. Joseph Fata offers a full range of body contouring options, including:

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Liposuction is used to remove stubborn deposits of fat from the body – and it can be used on just about any body part. While each person has unique concerns and goals, some of the most popular liposuction treatment areas are the:

Mommy makeover surgery focuses on the areas of the body that have been impacted by factors including aging, pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing. Because every woman responds differently to these things, every mommy makeover is unique.

Liposuction is permanent. Once removed, fat cells do not “grow back.” You can, however, gain bulky and form-obscuring weight after liposuction if you don’t take steps to maintain your results.

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The traditional liposuction technique, pioneered in 1974, uses a cannula attached to a suction machine to remove stubborn fat deposits from the body. This technique may require general anesthesia for patient comfort and, because there are no assists, such as ultrasound or laser energy, greater force is often needed to loosen and remove fat.

Love handles are those deposits of fat and skin that reside just above the waist. Like all accumulations of fat, love handles may be the result of dietary choices and a lack of physical activity. They may also be a result of hormones or an underlying medical condition such as hyperthyroidism or sleep apnea.

The first step to achieving your aesthetic goals is a one-on-one consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. In the short video below, Dr. Joseph Fata covers the process from your first call through your initial consultation, helping to give you a better idea of what you can expect when you visit our Indianapolis office.