ALL DEFINITIONS

Liposuction

Definition

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure that involves the removal of excess fat deposits from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and arms. It is performed using a thin tube called a cannula, which is inserted through small incisions in the skin and connected to a vacuum device that suctions out the fat.

Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Program
We offer state-of-the-art body contouring for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight, and now have extra skin and fat. Body contouring may include arm lift, breast lift/reshaping or reduction, tummy tuck, thigh lifts, and liposuction. We collaborate with the Yale Bariatric & Minimally Invasive Surgery Program to manage all aspects of treatment. Our multidisciplinary team of surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, and exercise specialists all help to ensure successful long-term results. Support programs are also available to help patients achieve their personal weight-loss, dietary, and stress management goals. Our team understands that living with the extra skin or fat after significant weight loss can present challenges, and we want to help patients meet those challenges by exploring what they mean in their daily life. We focus on education and making patients their own best advocate, and work closely with them so they can choose the contouring procedures that will help them feel confident about their body.
Cosmetic Surgery Program
Our focus is on helping patients feel better about the way they look. We offer plastic and reconstructive services for patients who want to regain or retain a youthful appearance, enhance the contours of their body, or have a more symmetrical facial structure. We provide the most current cosmetic surgical procedures for facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and aesthetic breast surgery. We also offer nonsurgical services, such as BOTOX®, dermal fillers, and facial rejuvenation and resurfacing.We have pioneered and developed some of the most effective treatments available for body contouring and aesthetic facial surgery. We provide consultations in our office where our team provides individualized care and attention to each patient. During the planning stage, we use the most sophisticated 3-D imaging tools available. With 3-D photo imaging, 3-D CT scan imaging, and special software programs, we can simulate proposed outcomes so that patients can see the results before surgery. We discuss aesthetic goals and educate patients about the best possible solutions to achieve the outcome they want, so that they can feel comfortable and confident about their decision.