Liposuction

One of the most commonly-performed body contouring procedures in Maryland is liposuction. That's because—thanks to pregnancy or simple genetics—most people have fat deposits in places diet and exercise just can't reach.

Liposuction can be used to remove fat cells and reshape many areas of the body, including the jaw line, neck, upper arms, breasts, abdomen, flanks, buttocks, hips, thighs, calves and knees. Dr. Dean Kane often uses liposuction to complement other procedures, such as abdominoplasty, neck lift, face lift, breast surgery, and thigh lift, and it's also commonly performed on its own.

Dr. Kane, one of the premier plastic surgeons in Maryland, can help you love your tummy, legs or chest again. Request a consultation with him to find out more about your liposuction options.

Liposuction in Maryland with Dr. Kane

Dr. Kane uses two state-of-the-art liposuction techniques. Both involve a small incision in the area to be treated. Next, a thin, hollow tube called a cannula is inserted into the incision and fat cells are vacuumed out and discarded. Liposuction is performed on an outpatient basis under twilight sedation and can last two or more hours.

Baltimore, Maryland patients undergo tumescent liposuction when large amounts of fat need to be removed. In this procedure, considered to be extremely safe, a salt-water solution (saline) is injected into the fat to make it easier to remove with the cannula.

Ultrasound assisted liposuction (UAL) is one of the newest types of liposuction available today. Like the tumescent method offered by Dr. Kane in Baltimore, Maryland, ultrasonic liposuction allows for removal of excess fat cells from problem areas on the body. However, this procedure is slightly different because it incorporates ultrasonic energy (sound waves) and saline injections to allow for maximum fat removal. The sound waves are emitted from the tip of the cannula, liquefying the fat and allowing for easier extraction. This method can result in less skin dimpling and puckering.

After Liposuction

Depending on the precise liposuction procedure you need—including the type of liposuction, the areas of your body to be addressed and the volume of fat to be eliminated—the initial recovery period will vary from a few to several days. Most patients find they're ready to return to work within a week and to begin resuming light exercise in a few days. Strenuous activity needs to be delayed a few to several weeks.

To find out about liposuction in Maryland, call the Center for Cosmetic Surgery & MediSpa at 410.602.3322 and ask for Lauri Kane. She'll give you more information, answer most of your questions and even provide some price ranges over the phone. Or request an appointment online with Dr. Dean Kane. Both of them look forward to meeting you and introducing you to their practice on Reservoir Circle in Baltimore, serving Delaware, the Eastern Shore and southern Pennsylvania as well as Maryland communities like Annapolis.