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Liposuction
in Little Rock
Having excess fat despite a healthy diet and regular exercise can be frustrating. If you’re considering liposuction in Little Rock, AR, trust triple board-certified surgeon Dr. Suzanne Yee—voted “Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Little Rock” multiple years running—for advanced body-contouring results that look natural and refined. A customized liposuction procedure in Little Rock can finally give you the shape you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
About Liposuction
For patients who have tried dieting and exercise, but still have stubborn fatty deposits that don’t seem to budge, surgical body contouring is the most effective solution. Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty or a lipectomy, involves a small incision near the problem area, where a thin, hollow tube called a cannula is inserted and used to suction out stubborn fat cells. At our Little Rock, Arkansas practice, we offer ultrasonic liposuction using the LipoSelection system by VASER®.
Using this advanced liposuction technique, Dr. Yee can target localized fatty deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise alone. However, it is important to understand that liposuction is not a surgical treatment for obesity or a substitute for a healthy diet and regular exercise. If you are still working toward achieving a weight loss goal and would like medically-guided assistance, contact us about our physician-supervised weight loss program here in Little Rock.
Treatment Areas
Liposuction is a versatile body contouring procedure that can target nearly any area of the body with stubborn fat deposits to create a smoother, more toned appearance. Common treatment areas include:
- Abdomen
- Waist and flanks, or “love handles”
- Hips
- Thighs
- Upper arms
- Back
- Chest, including male breast reduction
- Neck and under the chin
- Knees
- Buttocks
Dr. Yee Explores Liposuction
Liposuction Benefits
There are many reasons why women and men in the Little Rock area and beyond seek liposuction with Dr. Yee. Just a few of the most notable benefits that lipo can provide include:
- Target stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise for a smoother, more sculpted shape.
- See results quickly. You’ll notice an immediate improvement that continues to refine as swelling subsides.
- Boost your confidence with a slimmer, more defined figure you’ll love showing off.
- Stay motivated. Many patients find it easier and more comfortable to stay active and maintain their results after getting liposuction.
- Enjoy a better fit. Clothes often look and feel better after liposuction, enhancing comfort and confidence.
- Improve body balance. Liposuction can also reduce overly large breasts or remove benign fatty lumps, called lipomas, to achieve more balanced proportions.
Who’s a Good Candidate for Liposuction?
Liposuction can be a great way to fine-tune your shape when healthy habits alone aren’t enough to get rid of stubborn fat. It’s designed for people who are already close to their ideal weight but want a smoother, more sculpted look in specific areas. While liposuction isn’t a substitute for diet and exercise, it can be the perfect finishing touch for those who want to see the results of their hard work more clearly.
To be considered a good candidate, you should meet these general guidelines:
- Have a BMI under 30.
- Be within 30% of your ideal weight.
- Be in good overall health.
- Have sufficient skin elasticity.
- Do not smoke or use smokeless tobacco products.
- Are not pregnant or nursing.
- Are at least 18 years old.
Not everyone is a perfect candidate for liposuction. For instance, if a patient’s skin does not contract properly after surgery, he or she can be left with drooping, sagging tissue. Additional body contouring surgery may be needed after lipo in some cases. If you’re seeking the best liposuction Little Rock offers, Dr. Yee will determine if you’re a good candidate during your private consultation.
Your Consultation with Dr. Yee
Dr. Suzanne Yee is dedicated to providing ample time during each consultation to carefully listen to your goals and trouble areas, as well as thoroughly answer your questions and address any concerns you might have. During this time, she will also review your medical history, perform a physical exam and work with you to create a customized treatment plan that will best meet your unique needs.
There are a number of liposuction tools and techniques that Dr. Yee can utilize to achieve your desired results. She will explain these options in more detail at your consultation, and may recommend combining other body contouring procedures such as a tummy tuck with liposuction, depending on your specific needs and cosmetic goals.
To schedule a consultation and learn how Dr. Yee can provide you with outstanding results at our Little Rock, Arkansas, office contact us online or call (501) 224-1044.
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Liposuction Techniques and Advanced Tools
At our Little Rock plastic surgery practice, Dr. Yee performs ultrasound-assisted tumescent liposuction using the LipoSelection system by VASER®. The VASER system combines ultrasound energy with tumescent liposuction to break up and emulsify fat cells before they are removed via suction.
This process minimizes trauma to surrounding tissue during treatment, simplifying recovery. As a result, our Little Rock liposuction patients report less pain and bruising than those who receive traditional tumescent liposuction. LipoSelection also allows Dr. Yee to enhance delicate areas such as the upper and lower abdomen, buttocks, inner thighs, back, arms, chin and neck with excellent precision.
Another advantage of LipoSelection is that this system makes it easier to smooth the skin. The VASER system can specifically target fat cells, leaving other tissues intact to create an attractive and smooth texture. Traditional liposuction techniques can sometimes negatively affect surrounding tissue, which may affect the smoothness of results.
Renuvion and Quantum
A New Way to Enhance Your Lipo Results
In addition to LipoSelection, our Little Rock practice offers several cutting-edge body contouring devices that can be combined with liposuction for even more comprehensive results. Renuvion and Quantum RF are two of our most popular options for patients who want to address skin laxity along with stubborn fat.
Renuvion uses helium plasma energy to provide an instant tightening effect—without the large incisions and tissue removal required by traditional skin tightening surgery. This treatment also spurs collagen production to make your skin more supple. Patients can return to light physical activity after just 2 to 3 days, and results continue to improve over 3 to 6 months.
Quantum RF delivers radiofrequency energy deep into tissue via a specialized wand, stimulating collagen and elastin production while also reducing small fat deposits. Like Renuvion, Quantum RF provides immediate tightening with continued improvement over 3 to 6 months. Downtime is minimal—some swelling or bruising for a few days, and a compression garment may be recommended.
Both treatments can be performed during your liposuction procedure to optimize skin tightening results. During your consultation, Dr. Yee will assess your skin quality and recommend the best approach for your specific concerns and goals.
Other Body Contouring Options
SmartLipo
SmartLipo is the first laser-assisted liposuction procedure. A laser is guided through a small cannula to liquefy fat deposits. The laser energy also interacts with the dermis (the inner layer of skin) to help smooth and tighten the skin, decreasing the looseness that is sometimes evident with traditional liposuction. There is less swelling, bleeding and bruising than with traditional liposuction, promoting quicker recovery and fewer complications.
VASER Hi-Def™
A sculpted and athletic appearance can be achieved with VASER Hi-Def™ Liposculpture. This type of liposuction in Arkansas involves removing superficial and deep fat cells around muscle groups. Once the fat is removed, the underlying musculature is more visible. This technique requires advanced training, and Dr. Yee is one of the surgeons in the country specially trained to perform this procedure. As Dr. Yee’s patient, you can take advantage of today’s most sophisticated treatments.
Lipo 360°
For many people, the front of the abdomen is not the only trouble area – the entire torso area, including the sides and back, commonly holds onto stubborn, exercise-resistent fat. If this is the case for you, Lipo 360° could be right for you. This is a 360-degree treatment option that covers the entire torso area. Lipo 360° is one of the most popular treatments for liposuction in Little Rock, helping patients feel fantastic about wearing swimsuits, going to the gym, and wearing flattering, form-fitting clothes.
Liposuction with Fat Transfer
Fat transfer is a unique treatment that offers a two-for-one benefit. Patients looking for a more natural alternative to implants in areas like the face, breasts or buttocks often make excellent candidates for this treatment. The first step is liposuction using a special technique with a very thin cannula and low-suction, maintaining the integrity of the fat cells. Then, a centrifuge is used to separate the whole fat cells from damaged cells and other tissue. Dr. Yee will then inject the purified fat into the treatment area to provide you with enhanced volume and contours.
Liposuction Before and Afters
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Liposuction with Other Procedures
In some cases, Dr. Yee may recommend including liposuction as part of a combination procedure to achieve your desired outcome. Some common lipo combination treatments include:
- Tummy tuck. While liposuction removes stubborn fat, a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is able to remove excess skin and tighten or repair abdominal muscles at the same time. This is a popular procedure for women who have been pregnant or for men and women following significant weight loss.
- Mommy makeover. This is a customized set of cosmetic procedures that is popular with many women after completing their families. A mommy makeover often includes liposuction, along with breast enhancement and tummy tuck surgery to restore a pre-pregnancy body shape and confidence.
- After-weight-loss cosmetic surgery. Liposuction is also commonly used alongside other body contouring and skin tightening procedures to eliminate remaining fat deposits and remove excess skin after massive weight loss.
Preparing for Liposuction
Once your liposuction procedure in Little Rock is scheduled, Dr. Yee and her team will provide you with detailed pre-operative guidelines to help you prepare for your upcoming lipo procedure. In general, you will be asked to:
- Maintain a stable, healthy weight before surgery.
- Stop smoking at least several weeks before and after surgery to promote healing.
- Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements, such NSAIDs, vitamin E, fish oil, St. John’s wort and others, as directed by Dr. Yee.
- Arrange for transportation to and from your procedure, and have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours.
- Set up a recovery space at home with pillows, entertainment and other essentials within reach.
- Follow all preoperative instructions provided by Dr. Yee and her team to help minimize complications and support healing.
Your Liposuction Procedure
Dr. Yee typically performs liposuction at her accredited Little Rock Surgery Center under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure, meaning you will be able to return home the same day. The length of your procedure will depend on the size and number of areas being treated, and can range from a little as 1 hour to 4 to 5 hours for more extensive body contouring or when combined with other surgical procedures.
During the procedure, Dr. Yee makes a few small, discreet incisions near the treatment areas. A thin tube called a cannula is inserted through these openings to gently loosen and remove unwanted fat using suction. Once the desired contour is achieved, the incisions are closed and covered with small dressings, and a compression garment is applied to help minimize swelling and support your new shape as you heal.
Dr. Yee’s meticulous technique is designed to create smooth, natural-looking results with minimal scarring and downtime.
Liposuction Recovery
To make sure you get the most out of your procedure, it is important to follow the instructions given to you as needed over the course of 12 months. In the first few days following liposuction, the best thing you can do is rest. While modern techniques have a significantly lower impact on the body than traditional liposuction, it will take a few days to recover. Many liposuction patients in Arkansas return to normal activity in 3 to 5 days. However, you will need to limit strenuous physical activity for about 2 weeks after liposuction or until Dr. Yee clears you to resume normal exercise and other activities.
Most patients experience some mild swelling, bruising and tenderness during this initial healing phase, which should subside in a short time. Much of the discomfort associated with lipo can be controlled with pain medication prescribed by Dr. Yee. While major complications are rare, Dr. Yee will educate you about signs for concern during your recovery, because your safety is our primary concern.
A week after the procedure, Dr. Yee will have you return to our Little Rock office for a post-surgery visit to ensure that you are healing properly and on-track for smooth, seamless results.
Your Liposuction Results
Most of Dr. Yee’s patients notice an immediate difference in their body shape and contours following liposuction. However, swelling and bruising can temporarily hide your initial results. As your body heals over the following weeks and swelling gradually decreases, your new contours will continue to become more visible.
Most patients see noticeable results within 4 to 6 weeks, with final results typically developing around 3 to 6 months after liposuction, once all swelling has resolved.
Liposuction results are considered long-lasting, as the fat cells removed during the procedure are gone for good. However, maintaining a stable weight through healthy eating and regular exercise is essential to keeping lasting results, since remaining fat cells can still grow larger with weight gain. With proper care, your liposuction results can last for years to come.
What Does Liposuction Cost in Arkansas?
If you’re wondering “how much is liposuction in Arkansas,” there’s no single answer—it depends on your goals and treatment plan. Liposuction cost can vary significantly, from $3,000 to $24,000 depending on the extent of surgery. The primary cost factors are:
- The number of areas being treated.
- The amount of fat tissue you wish to remove.
- The type of liposuction used (e.g., VASER® or laser liposuction).
- Medications, compression garments,or other post-operative materials.
- Facility fees and the costs to administer anesthesia.
- Whether or not you choose to include other procedures with liposuction.
During your consultation for liposuction in Little Rock, AR, Dr. Yee will provide a transparent, customized quote based on what you hope to achieve. Our practice works with several cosmetic surgery financing companies that can help you budget for liposuction with low-interest financing. To learn more about what it will cost to achieve your goals through liposuction, request a private consultation online.
Liposuction FAQs
Tumescent liposuction involves an injection of a solution containing local anesthetic and epinephrine, which causes the treatment area to swell and become firm. Blood vessels also temporarily shrink. These combined effects result in less bleeding, less swelling and a shortened recovery time.
Yes, but they will be very small. In fact, with the right care, they’ll be hardly noticeable. During your consultation, Dr. Yee will educate you about ways to care for your skin in order to help scars fade as much as possible after your procedure. Avoiding sun exposure and using sunscreen are among the most important ways to make sure your scars remain virtually invisible.
As with any surgical procedure, liposuction comes with some surgical risks, including infection, bleeding, contour irregularities, fluid accumulation or changes in skin sensation. At your consultation, Dr. Yee will explain these risks with you in more detail, as well as the steps that she and her team take to prioritize your safety and optimize outcomes.
While a tummy tuck involves the tightening of skin tissue and the repair of separated abdominal muscles, liposuction only removes fat tissue. In most cases, a tummy tuck includes liposuction. If you have stretched skin tissue and separated abdominal muscles due to weight loss or childbirth, a tummy tuck can provide the comprehensive enhancements you need. But if you only wish to eliminate unresponsive fat, you may be able to reach your goals with liposuction alone.
No, liposuction is not an effective treatment for cellulite. While it removes excess fat and improves body contours, it doesn’t address the tightened fibrous bands beneath the skin that cause cellulite dimpling. If you are concerned about the appearance of cellulite, Dr. Yee may recommend pairing specialized cellulite treatments like Cellfina with your lipo procedure.
You can expect swelling and soreness, but most patients describe the discomfort as being similar to a sunburn. Over-the-counter or prescription pain medication can help to manage discomfort as you recover.
Liposuction results are permanent in the sense that once fat cells are removed, they are gone for good. However, the existing fat cells can still become enlarged with subsequent weight gain, so it is important to keep up with healthy eating and exercise habits to maintain your results.
Suzanne Yee, MD
Triple Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Suzanne Yee is a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon in Little Rock, AR, offering a wide variety of surgical and non-invasive treatments. Her specialized training in facial anatomy and extensive experience make her a trusted choice for patients seeking natural, beautiful results.
Professional Affiliations:
- Board Certified by American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
- Board Certified by American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
- Board Certified by American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Fellow of American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Fellow of American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
- Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
To schedule a consultation at our state-of-the-art surgical center, please contact us online or call (501) 224-1044.
Telephone No.501-224-1044
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