Jon Ver Halen, MD
Southlake, TX
Liposuction | Case Details
35-44 year old woman treated with Abdomen and Waist Liposuction. Patient is 5’1” tall, 150 lbs. After having children, she wanted to get back to her pre-baby figure. We had a thorough discussion of the benefits of liposuction versus non-invasive fat reduction technologies (CoolSculpting, SculpSure, Zerona), and she chose liposuction. Procedures are typically performed in the office, with only local anesthesia (although patients can request deeper sedation, if they so desire). We typically use Smart / Laser Liposuction or VASER (ultrasound) to reduce dense, fibrous fat, and stimulate collagen formation; Radiofrequency-based skin tightening (like Body Tite, or Thermi) to maximize skin contraction; and Ultrasound, RF, or subcision (Z Wave, Venus, Cellfina) to treat cellulite. Patients go home the day of surgery; typically do not use any narcotics postop for pain control, and are back to light exercise and work 48 hours after their procedures. In my practice, we specifically evaluate patients for these additional treatments, and select the appropriate treatment based on their skin quality, amount of fat, previous treatment(s), and surgical goals.
Age: 35-44
Height Feet: 5
Height Inches: 1
Weight : 150
Amount of Fat Resected (ccs): 3000
Types of Liposuction Utilized: Internal Ultrasound
Use of Postoperative modalities: External Ultrasound
Years between operation and 'after' photos: 0
Months between operation and 'after' photos: 6
Weeks between operation and 'after' photos: 0