Sculpt your ideal contours and target stubborn fat with liposuction, a precise procedure for refining areas resistant to diet and exercise. Dr. Kasandra Dassoulas delivers natural, balanced results using advanced techniques in accredited surgical facilities.
Eliminate Stubborn Fat for Refined Contours
Liposuction is a surgical body contouring procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise. It can target areas like the abdomen, thighs, hips, arms, back, and chin to create a sculpted silhouette. Using small incisions and a thin cannula, Dr. Dassoulas precisely suctions out unwanted fat while preserving surrounding tissues for a smoother result. This procedure helps refine body proportions and enhance your natural shape.
Liposuction Treatment Areas:
- Abdomen
- Hips
- Thighs
- Arms
- Back
- Chin and neck
- Flanks (love handles)
- Knees
- Buttocks
Not Meant for General Weight Loss
Liposuction can remove localized pockets of fat that remain despite healthy eating and regular exercise, but it is not intended for weight loss. Dr. Dassoulas can safely remove several pounds of fat (typically up to 5 liters), but this is for contouring purposes, not for reducing overall body weight. Its goal is to enhance your natural proportions by refining specific problem areas.
Liposuction is best suited for individuals who are close to their ideal weight, generally with a body mass index (BMI) under 30, and who want to sculpt targeted areas. If you are overweight or struggling with obesity, achieving weight loss through diet, exercise, or medical intervention is essential before considering liposuction. Once a stable, healthy weight is reached, liposuction can then fine-tune your shape for balanced, lasting results.
Benefits of Liposuction:
- Removes stubborn fat resistant to diet and exercise
- Improves body proportions and contour
- Targets multiple areas in a single procedure
- Provides long-lasting results with stable weight
- Enhances clothing fit and appearance
- Minimal scarring with small incisions
Your Liposuction Surgery
Your liposuction begins in an accredited surgical facility with either general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, depending on the size and number of treatment areas. Dr. Dassoulas makes small, 3-5 mm incisions in inconspicuous locations near each zone. A sterile tumescent fluid, containing saline, lidocaine for numbing, and epinephrine to constrict blood vessels, is then injected to minimize bleeding, reduce discomfort, and loosen fat cells. Dr. Dassoulas inserts a slender, hollow stainless-steel tube called a cannula through each incision. Using controlled, back-and-forth motions, she breaks up the fat and simultaneously suctions it out with a surgical vacuum system.
The cannulas are selected in size and shape to match the precision needed for each body area, allowing her to sculpt smooth, even contours without damaging nearby muscle, skin, or connective tissue. After the desired contour is achieved, the incisions are closed with fine sutures or left open to allow fluid drainage, depending on the case. A medical-grade compression garment is applied to limit swelling, improve skin retraction, and support your new shape during healing. Depending on the complexity, the procedure may take one to several hours.
Recovery After Liposuction
You can expect swelling, bruising, and mild to moderate discomfort for a few days, which can be managed with prescribed medications. You’ll wear a compression garment for several weeks to minimize swelling, promote skin retraction, and protect your new contours. Most patients return to light activities within a few days and resume more strenuous exercise in 4 to 6 weeks. Dr. Dassoulas provides detailed aftercare instructions and offers laser treatments for all appropriate candidates to optimize incision healing and minimize visible scars.
Swelling gradually subsides over several months, with visible improvements appearing as early as 4 weeks and final results typically settling in at 3 to 6 months. When paired with a stable weight and healthy lifestyle, your results can be long-lasting. The fat cells removed will not return, but maintaining your outcome depends on avoiding significant weight gain.
Will the Fat Come Back After Liposuction?
Fat cells removed during liposuction are permanently eliminated from your body: they do not regenerate. However, the fat cells that remain can still enlarge if you gain weight, which may affect your results and change your body’s proportions over time.
Significant weight gain could also cause fat to accumulate in untreated areas. To protect and prolong your outcome, it’s important to maintain a stable weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise.
Initiate Your Transformation Today
Dr. Kasandra Dassoulas is a board-certified plastic surgeon with 14+ years of combined surgical training and experience. She specializes in advanced body contouring techniques to remove stubborn fat and create balanced, natural-looking results. She performs all plastic surgeries in accredited surgical facilities, with personalized aftercare, including laser scar treatments for all appropriate candidates, to enhance healing. Take the first step toward your refined silhouette by scheduling your liposuction in Potomac, MD, today.
