Liposuction, also called lipoplasty, is a surgical procedure that extracts fat from specific areas of the body to improve the contour and proportion of the treated areas. Common areas for treatment include: arms, back, breasts, hips, neck, stomach, and thighs. Inherited traits often prevent people from achieving their desired body shape. Even years of exercise may not yield significant or noticeable results in certain people. Liposuction is technically a “sculpting” method rather a weight loss method. However, there are forms of liposuction that can be beneficial to moderately overweight individuals.

Our Technique

Dr. Hunsicker uses a newer form of ultrasonic liposuction called LipoSelection by VASER®. This technique has significantly reduced the “burns” frequently associated with ultrasonic liposuction as well as the bruising, pain, and down-time of traditional liposuction. LipoSelection is an outpatient surgery usually performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia. The length of the surgery can vary significantly depending on the unique nature of the individual as well as area(s) treated. Dr. Hunsicker begins the procedure by making a tiny incision and then injecting a special saline solution to the area to be treated. A very thin ultrasound probe is then inserted into the incision to help break down and emulsify the fatty tissue. Finally, suction and massage is used to remove the emulsified tissue and sculpt the treated area.

After surgery you can expect some swelling and discomfort. The amount can vary depending on the area(s) treated and amount of tissue removed. You will have pain medication to help alleviate the discomfort. You will wear a surgical compression garment for 2-6 weeks after surgery, depending on the areas treated. In the first 24-48 hours you can expect to drain fluid from your incision sites. The amount of drainage can vary depending on the extent of your procedure. By leaving the incisions open to drain this fluid, your swelling will dissipate much sooner. You will also have some lifting and exercise restrictions for 3-6 weeks.

Our Before & After Photos

Patient One

This is a 29 year old woman who is 5’1” and 125 lbs. She complained of heaviness in the “saddlebag” area and her inner and outer thighs. In order to correct this problem, she underwent LipoSelection by Vaser to contour her thighs. During the procedure, there was 1,100 cc removed from her right thigh and 1,260 cc from her left thigh circumferentially for a total of 2,360 cc. She is very happy with her results and has enjoyed being out at the lake this past summer!

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After - 6 months	After - 6 months	After - 6 months	After - 6 months

Patient Two

This is a 37 year old is 5’3” and 124 lbs. She complained of fullness in her hips, abdomen, and inner/outer thighs. She is very athletic and worked out extensively to correct the problem, but saw no results as there is significant genetic predisposition for this body shape in her family. This patient decided to have LipoSelection by Vaser of the abdomen, hips, and inner & outer thighs. In order to remove enough volume and allow for sculpting, she under went two separate procedures spaced 6 months apart. Through the procedures the patient reports that she lost nearly an inch from her waist, 1-2 inches in her hips, 3 inches in each thigh!

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After - 1 year	After - 1 year	After - 1 year

Patient Three

This is a 37 year old woman who is 5’3” and 139 lbs. She is also the mother of three. She complained of fullness in her chin and neck area and wanted to undergo LipoSelection by Vaser to correct the problem. She had 50 cc removed from her chin/neck area and has been happy with the results!

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After - 10 months	After - 10 months	After - 10 months

As with any surgical procedure, complications from liposuction, although rare, do exist. The specific risks, as well as suitability, for any given individual cannot be determined until the time of consultation. While we hope this information is helpful, it can not substitute for a consultation. We invite you to contact us at 720-283-2500 or online to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hunsicker. Together, you can determine if you are a good candidate for liposuction as well as specific risks and complications that may occur.

For more detailed information please visit The American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS) ®