The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
725 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 278-2600
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
755 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 279-6100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2102
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
6985 Tutt Blvd Ste 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Phone: (719) 380-1823
Monday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
1-3 hour surgery
Back to work: 3-7 days
One of the most popular cosmetic procedures for both men and women in the United States, liposuction removes isolated areas of fat to improve body contours. When our board-certified plastic surgeons perform liposuction for our Denver area patients, they produce profound body sculpting results with minimal scarring and a comfortable recovery.
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VIEW PHOTOSLiposuction is a surgical procedure that reduces unwanted fatty deposits using a a small suction tube called a cannula. The tumescent technique involves infusing large volumes of saline containing local anesthesia and adrenaline into the targeted area to maximize fat removal, ensure patient comfort, and minimize bruising.
Modern liposuction emerged in Europe in the early 1970s and was gradually adopted across the United States during the 1980s. Since then, many refinements have been made to increase its safety and effectiveness, especially as liposuction gained popularity.
Liposuction is safe for removing fat from most areas, which often include:
This body contouring procedure can help give a desired shape, whether it’s a more tapered waist, thinner thighs, contoured neck and chin, or flatter abdomen. It is also helpful in men with unwanted breast tissue or “love handles.”
Power-assisted liposuction (PAL) is a liposuction enhancement, performed using the tumescent technique, that employs a cannula that vibrates rapidly to loosen fat cells so they may be safely and gently suctioned away. Unlike other procedures, such as UAL (ultrasound-assisted liposuction), patients don’t need to worry about trauma to the surrounding tissues with PAL.
Other advantages of power-assisted liposuction include:
Through a variety of independent studies, PAL has been shown to offer many benefits for both the patient and the surgeon. In one study published in the scientific journal Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, “PAL was found considerably superior [to traditional liposuction] as far as ease of fat extraction.” The procedure was approved by the FDA in 1998.
The cost of liposuction at our practice varies depending on the technique used by the surgeon, the treatment area, and the time needed in the OR to achieve the desired results. During the consultation with one of our plastic surgeons, we provide a personalized estimate of the cost. We also offer financing options that can help the procedure fit most patients’ financial situations.
The Aesthetic Society membership applies to select physicians within the practice.
Our consultations are your time to meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your aesthetic vision, explore your procedure options, and develop a personalized surgical plan. You’ll also receive clear pricing and details about available financing options to help you move forward with confidence.
The ideal liposuction candidate is someone who has localized areas of fatty deposits but is not obese. Liposuction is not a weight-loss operation as much as it is a body sculpting procedure. Areas that are resistant to weight loss and are seemingly genetically predisposed to holding on to fat, such as the saddlebag or hip regions, are ideally suited for liposuction. The main limitation of liposuction is suboptimal skin quality; it works best for patients with good skin elasticity. If your skin is too lax from previous obesity, pregnancy, or simple aging of the tissues, it may be left hanging loose after the underlying fat is removed.
Generally, it does not. The skin must rebound on its own. The elasticity of your skin can be determined on exam. If the skin is too stretched out, an excisional procedure such as a tummy tuck might be a better option.
Liposuction removes fat cells forever. However, not all of the fat in any given area is gone. Therefore, if you gain enough weight, some fatty enlargement of the treated areas may potentially occur. Most likely, they will not become as prominent as they once were.
The safety guidelines instituted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommend that no more than 5 liters (11 pounds) of fat be removed at any one procedure. One must remember that it takes small increments of weight reduction in localized regions to make a noticeable difference.
The most common complication of liposuction is called a contour irregularity, which is an indentation, dimple, or groove under the skin. Areas with poorer skin quality are more susceptible to this occurrence. Great care is taken to avoid suctioning the fatty layer directly beneath the skin to prevent creating a contour deformity.
Liposuction is performed at Apex Surgical Facility – a AAAHC accredited operating facility where your safety is of highest importance.
General anesthesia is the preferred method of achieving adequate sedation and pain control. You will be entirely asleep for the duration of the procedure and awake in recovery before you know it. Board-certified anesthesiologists deliver the anesthesia and care for you before, during, and after surgery so that you have a comfortable and safe experience.
You will able to go home after surgery. You will have compression garments made of spandex over the operated areas. These should be worn around the clock for 2 weeks followed by another 2 weeks when active. You will be walking around the day of surgery. The degree and duration of discomfort varies from patient to patient. Most patients are able to stop taking pain medication and are back to work within a few days. In general, exercise may be resumed as follows:
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery has 2 plastic surgery offices conveniently located in the Denver metropolitan area, one in Golden, Colorado, and the other downtown in Cherry Creek, Denver. Please schedule a personal consultation to learn what PAL can do for you. Simply call (303) 278-2600 or request your consultation using our online form.
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