Liposuction

Don’t beat yourself up over stubborn fat pockets that don’t go away despite a healthy diet and regular exercise. A simple, long-lasting solution is available at Thrive Medical Spa & Wellness in Haymarket, Virginia. The physician-led med spa team offers liposuction to eliminate fat bulges in areas that bother you. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking a consultation online today. 

What is liposuction?

Liposuction is a minimally invasive treatment available at Thrive Medical Spa & Wellness that uses gentle suction to eliminate fat cells in problem spots. This treatment can sculpt your body, eliminating resistant fat pockets that linger despite adopting healthy lifestyle habits. 

Thrive Medical Spa & Wellness offers traditional liposuction and BodyTite body contouring, which combines liposuction with radiofrequency energy to tighten and tone lax skin. The practice also provides FaceTite technology to tighten and tone your face.

Which areas can liposuction treat?

Liposuction available at Thrive Medical Spa & Wellness can eliminate fat pockets in the following areas:

• Hips 
• Love handles
• Buttocks
• Saddlebags
• Thighs
• Calves
• Breasts (gynecomastia)
• Ankles
• Back
• Neck
• Arms
• Abdomen
• Back
• Hips

The Thrive Medical Spa & Wellness team may combine liposuction with other procedures to help you attain your aesthetic goals.

How does liposuction work?

Liposuction at Thrive Medical Spa & Wellness gently removes fat cells from your body. Your provider numbs the area, inserts a tiny cannula (hollow tube), and suctions out any excess fat. Doing so creates desirable body contours and is safe, effective, and permanent if you maintain healthy lifestyle habits.

Am I a candidate for liposuction?

Liposuction is designed for people who maintain an ideal weight but still have bothersome fat pockets. To determine which treatment you’re a candidate for, the Thrive Medical Spa & Wellness team completes a physical exam, reviews your medical history, and discusses your goals. Liposuction can help you meet your cosmetic goals and regain your confidence.

If you have a significant amount of weight to lose, Thrive Medical Spa & Wellness discusses weight-loss options with you, including weight-loss surgery. 

What is recovery like after liposuction?

After liposuction, you may have temporary discomfort, swelling, or redness at the treatment site. Take over-the-counter pain medicine to eliminate any post-procedure pain. You can typically return to work after a few days, depending on the physical demands of your job.

Wear compression garments all of the time the first week after liposuction, followed by wearing the garments 12 hours a day during the next several weeks. Compression minimizes swelling and enhances skin contraction. Scarring is minimal; any scars that remain typically disappear within several months. 

Call the Thrive Medical Spa & Wellness office or book an appointment online today to learn more about liposuction.