Liposuction in Charlotte, NC

Name: Liposuction
Brand: Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery & Medspa
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Refine your contours with advanced liposuction, embracing the art of liposculpture. This procedure removes stubborn fat deposits and sculpts natural-looking definition, helping your body reflect the confidence, balance, and shape you’ve worked hard to achieve.

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Liposuction in Charlotte, NC at Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery & Medspa

Liposculpture is a relatively new term describing the artistic technique of liposuction. Liposuction involves selectively removing fat through small tubes. The technique of liposculpture uses liposuction to sculpt selective body areas and fat deposits to achieve a contoured and balanced appearance. This approach not only removes unwanted fat but also allows our surgeons to enhance the body's natural shape with precision and finesse.

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What is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to remove excess fat from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, or hips. During your liposuction in Charlotte, NC, Dr. Kara Criswell or Dr. Brian Criswell will use a thin tube (cannula) to suction out fat cells, sculpting a more desirable body contour.

It is not a weight loss method, but rather a way to target stubborn fat pockets that resist diet and exercise. Liposuction is popular for enhancing body aesthetics and achieving more proportionate, toned results.

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Who Is a Candidate for Liposuction?

Liposuction consistently ranks as one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in the nation. As reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 246,354 liposuction procedures were performed in the U.S. in a recent year. Advanced liposuction techniques allow surgeons to effectively treat smaller, more delicate areas, such as the cheeks, chin, and neck. The best candidates for liposuction in North Carolina:

Are physically fit and not more than 20 pounds overweight
Can maintain a stable weight
Have good skin elasticity
Have tried and failed to lose pockets of localized fat through diet and exercise
Have stubborn fat deposits in the abdomen, flanks, hips, buttocks, thighs, back, chest, arms, knees, calves, ankles, cheeks, chin, or neck

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What Are the Benefits of Liposuction?

Liposuction is more than just fat removal; it’s a precision body contouring procedure designed to enhance your natural shape. Here’s why it remains a top choice for patients looking to refine their physique:

Redefines body contours for a balanced, sculpted look
Targets and eliminates stubborn fat that diet and exercise can’t touch
Achieves dramatic results in a single procedure
Customizable approach with local or general anesthesia for comfort
Delivers smooth, natural-looking outcomes tailored to your goals

Your Liposuction Consultation

At Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery & Medspa, our liposuction consultation is designed to provide you with personalized care and attention. During your consultation, our experienced surgeons will discuss your goals, evaluate your areas of concern, and develop a customized treatment plan. We ensure you have all the information needed to make an informed decision about your liposuction procedure.

What Is the Liposuction Procedure?

Like many people, you may have stubborn fat that’s resistant to exercise and dieting. Expending effort that gets you nowhere can be extremely frustrating. If you want to see real results, it’s time to consider an alternative: liposuction.

Areas Liposuction Can Treat

This popular fat removal procedure can be used to reduce fat in numerous areas of the body, such as the thighs, back, abdomen, arms, buttocks, chest, hips, face, and neck. Liposuction is very versatile, and it provides effective body contouring.

Advanced Techniques Used

Our surgeons use the latest tumescent liposuction techniques. The procedure involves placing tumescent fluid within the fatty areas, which helps break up the fat and decrease discomfort and bruising.

How the Liposuction Procedure Works

Once the trouble areas have been numbed, small incisions are created.
Tiny cannulas, thin tubes used to suction fat, are inserted.
Cannulas fragment thick fatty tissues into smaller pieces.
The broken-down fat is then suctioned out.
Removal of fat cells reduces overall size and creates improved contour.

Recovery and Results

Results from liposuction will be visible following your procedure, however there will be some swelling and bruising in the treated areas. These areas will return to normal over the course of around five to eight weeks. A support garment should be worn for about six weeks to lessen the amount of swelling.

Massaging the areas will help to avoid dimpling and hypersensitivity. Any pain experienced during your liposuction recovery can be managed with the aid of pain medication recommended by your plastic surgeon.

Returning to Normal Activities

Typically, around 4 to 7 days off work will be recommended for proper recovery. Do not engage in strenuous activities for around two weeks. Doctors Bryan Criswell and Kara Criswell are available to discuss their liposuction in greater detail during a complimentary consultation. To arrange an appointment, contact our office. Contact us if you are interested in learning more about our lipo options.

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When is Liposuction Recommended?

Liposuction is an effective procedure for removing stubborn fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise. It is used for body contouring, rather than as a substitute for weight loss. Best results are achieved when liposuction is performed in combination with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Our skilled surgeons at Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery & Medspa can tell you whether this procedure is appropriate for you.

I had a breast reduction done by Dr. Bryan Criswell at Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. My recovery has gone very smoothly, and my results already look amazing.

Dr. Kara Criswell was both professional and caring. I went to her for a BBL and could not be happier with my results. I highly recommend Dr. Criswell and will most definitely be going back to her for future procedures!

My experience with Dr. Kara and her staff has been amazing. They all are so caring and helpful. After my breast reduction, she continued to call and check on me. I am extremely satisfied with everything.

I love Dr. Criswell and his staff. 3-4 years after he did my neck lift and tummy tuck, I am still doing great. What a boost to my self-esteem! He is very honest and direct, and he ensured that everything went well.

Dr Criswell and the team were extremely kind and professional and went above and beyond for me during my liposuction. I am now 3 months post-op and get so many compliments about my midsection. I am very happy with the results. I highly recommend him!

Dr. Bryan Criswell performed my Lower Abdominal Lipo and Butt Augmentation and he gave me exactly what I wanted and more. His staff is absolutely amazing and the quality of the work is priceless. I absolutely love my results and I get a lot of compliments!

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Dr. Kara Criswell is fantastic! She listens to your concerns and honestly tells you your surgical options and the possible outcomes. I just had a breast reduction that she performed and I am thrilled with the results!

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Your Liposuction Recovery

We use tumescent liposuction techniques that make recovery faster and easier. The anesthetic solution injected into the fat layer in this procedure temporarily constricts the capillaries, significantly reducing bleeding, bruising, and swelling.

As this solution contains local anesthesia, the treatment is not uncomfortable and has the added benefit of reducing the risks and unpleasant after-effects of general anesthesia.

Most patients can return to work within four to seven days after treatment and return to normal activities in approximately two weeks. You may experience minimal soreness, swelling, and bruising, which can be controlled with over-the-counter medications. Slow, gentle walks will improve your circulation and help promote healing. You may be instructed to wear a compression garment for several weeks after the procedure. It is important to wear it consistently as directed. This helps the skin adjust and mold to your new body contours and reduces the risk of swelling or loosened skin.

Why Choose Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery & Medspa for Liposuction in Charlotte?

You deserve the very best treatment when it comes to your liposuction procedure, and that’s what you’ll receive at Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery & Medspa. Dr. Bryan Criswell and Dr. Kara Criswell are both board-certified plastic surgeons who take great pride in helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals and boost their self-confidence. Our team will go above and beyond to provide you with a positive experience and wonderful results.

Dr. Kara Criswell completed a prestigious aesthetic surgery fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, where she trained extensively in advanced body contouring techniques. Dr. Bryan Criswell is fellowship-trained in aesthetic surgery and brings years of experience in sculpting the body with precision and balance. Their deep expertise in cosmetic body procedures ensures your liposuction results are natural-looking, symmetrical, and beautifully refined.

Frequently Asked Questions Liposuction

Your new body shape should be long-lasting after a liposuction procedure, even if you gain a moderate amount of weight. Fat cells removed in the procedure do not grow back. Unless you gain an excessive amount of weight, you can expect to retain a more pleasing silhouette. Of course, liposuction cannot stop the clock, and changes associated with the process of aging can still occur in your body shape, but the benefits will still be apparent.

How long do liposuction results last?

How much weight can I lose with liposuction?

Liposuction is not designed for significant weight loss, but it can result in dramatic aesthetic improvements. Fat is removed from areas that are important to the silhouette, such as the belly, waist, back, buttocks, thighs, and upper arms. This can produce a slender, aesthetically-pleasing appearance, although overall body weight has not been dramatically reduced.

Can liposuction improve post-baby belly fat?

Our Charlotte liposuction procedures are excellent for improving the abdomen after pregnancy and childbirth. It can be performed alone or in conjunction with a tummy tuck to help restore a flatter, trimmer belly.

How long before I see results after liposuction?

You can expect some post-operative swelling after liposuction, which can take months to fully subside. Most patients will see a large percentage of their ultimate results within 1 to 3 months after surgery. Within 3 weeks, in many cases, the swelling reduces enough that the treated area looks far trimmer and slimmer than before the procedure.

What Are the Risks Associated with Liposuction?

Any surgery carries risks, including the risk of infection. Although they are rare, risks associated specifically with tumescent liposuction include lidocaine toxicity (when too much lidocaine is used in the fluid) and fluid accumulation (when too much solution is injected into the treatment area). There is no risk of complications associated with general anesthesia when the procedure is performed with only local anesthetic in tumescent liposuction.

Our surgeons at Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery have earned a reputation for excellence. We are dedicated to providing custom-tailored treatment, the highest level of care, and a pleasant, comfortable patient experience.

Is Liposuction a Good Treatment Option for Obesity?

Contrary to a common misconception, liposuction is not a treatment for obesity. Before undergoing this procedure, you should have reached, or be close to, your ideal weight. Liposuction is designed to remove pockets of stubborn, excess fat that do not respond to diet and exercise.

Men and women treated with liposuction do lose some weight when localized fat deposits are removed from the body. Once removed, those fat cells can no longer accumulate and store fat. However, it is not an effective treatment for achieving significant weight loss.

Rather than a weight loss procedure, liposuction in Charlotte, NC, is designed for sculpting and contouring the body. By selectively removing areas of localized fat, our skilled plastic surgeons at Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery can sculpt a sleeker, slimmer, shapelier silhouette.

What Happens if I Gain Weight After Liposuction?

The more weight you gain after liposuction, the less dramatic your results will be. If you gain only a moderate amount of weight, chances are good that the fat will not return to the treated areas. Fat accumulates in different areas of the body in proportion to the number of fat cells in those areas. Fat removed with liposuction does not grow back, and treated areas accumulate relatively less fat than untreated areas.