Liposuction means Smooth Curves and No Lumps
Smooth curves after liposuction doesn’t come from lymphatic massage or compression garments. It comes from the surgeon. Meticulousness, artistry, and attention to detail are buzzwords for some. For me, it is a way of life. If you trust me to make it right, it is my life’s task to do so.
You should stress about your choice of surgeon. After that, I will take care of the rest. I literally count how much time I spend on each side of the body to make it even. I count how much fat I remove from each area to make it precise. Most importantly, I am delicate, gentle and careful so that you get the best liposuction Orlando can give you, smooth and even. All of the things you worry about, I worry about too.
You should stress about your choice of surgeon. After that, I will take care of the rest. I literally count how much time I spend on each side of the body to make it even. I count how much fat I remove from each area to make it precise. Most importantly, I am delicate, gentle and careful so that you get the best liposuction Orlando can give you, smooth and even. All of the things you worry about, I worry about too.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess fat from your body, reshaping the area or the entire body. The result is better contours and even proportions. Liposuction isn’t for weight loss, but rather to contour and remove stubborn fat pockets from trouble areas. Everybody has them… unless you get liposuction. Then, well, you used to have them.
There are many areas I can do liposuction to change your shape. Some areas are subtle, the inner thighs or the arms, for example. Other areas are more dramatic: the flanks (love handles), the abdomen (tummy). Taken together, this “Lipo360” is a total game changer. This is the procedure that can dramatically change the figure. However, liposuction can be performed anywhere: arms, back, buttocks, knees, calves and ankles, double chin, chest, hips and thighs.
For women, the most frequently treated area is the stomach, flanks, and arms. For men, the abdomen and “love handles” are the biggest demand when it comes to liposuction.
Most commonly, I perform liposuction as a core component of a tummy tuck and mommy makeover. By accentuating the curves of a tummy tuck with liposuction, I can really maximize femininity by shaping the body just right.
We can “throw away” the fat, or we can add it back to the hips and buttock in a procedure commonly known as a BBL. A Brazilian Butt Lift can be large or small. It can be just filling in the hip dips, or it can be adding volume, shape and projection to the entire buttock.
There are many areas I can do liposuction to change your shape. Some areas are subtle, the inner thighs or the arms, for example. Other areas are more dramatic: the flanks (love handles), the abdomen (tummy). Taken together, this “Lipo360” is a total game changer. This is the procedure that can dramatically change the figure. However, liposuction can be performed anywhere: arms, back, buttocks, knees, calves and ankles, double chin, chest, hips and thighs.
For women, the most frequently treated area is the stomach, flanks, and arms. For men, the abdomen and “love handles” are the biggest demand when it comes to liposuction.
Most commonly, I perform liposuction as a core component of a tummy tuck and mommy makeover. By accentuating the curves of a tummy tuck with liposuction, I can really maximize femininity by shaping the body just right.
We can “throw away” the fat, or we can add it back to the hips and buttock in a procedure commonly known as a BBL. A Brazilian Butt Lift can be large or small. It can be just filling in the hip dips, or it can be adding volume, shape and projection to the entire buttock.
Liposuction Methods
The best method for liposuction is the one where the doctor is hyper meticulous about how the fat is removed. There is a superficial and a deep layer of fat throughout the body. If the doctor removes the deep layer only - and evenly - the contours will always be smooth. That’s the trick. When superficial liposuction is performed, you won't be getting the best liposuction Orlando has to offer, the result is lumpy, bumpy and obvious. There is supposed to be a little fat on the body. When there are is no fat at all - just skin - things look strange. Deep liposuction is the key to it looking natural.
However, there are many different techniques for liposuction tools that really only serve to confuse the educational process. The summary slide is that the power-assisted liposuction method is the one that I use, and the one that the greatest experts use for liposuction. This method is like an Oral-B toothbrush: gently vibrating the fat before suctioning to allow for even fat removal in the gentlest possible way.
Some Orlando liposuction surgeons use other instruments like Vaser and Smart-Lipo and J-Plasma add heat energy to the skin and fat. This causes scarring and fibrosis; firmness and stiffness of the skin, which should remain smooth and supple. The key instrument that I use is a vibrating cannula. A cannula is a thin tube that is inserted through the tiny incisions to suction the fat.
While skin tightening is sometimes the result of liposuction, that really depends mostly on your skin elasticity. Some patients have elastic skin. Others (those who have lost weight or those who are older) have less elasticity. In these cases, skin may need to be removed as in with a tummy tuck.
The decision to have a tummy tuck or “just lipo” is one that we make together. If you have had children, already have a C-section scar, and want the flattest tummy possible, then a tummy tuck with muscle repair is a good idea.
If, however, you are OK with a little loose skin, don’t have any scars, and your muscle is not separated (diastasis recti) then lipo is the way to go. Many patients want a more naturally sculpted and refined appearance in the face and neck befitting their age and physical fitness. I can help shape the contour of your face, jawline, and neck to enhance your individual beauty. A double chin is only cute on babies. With two tiny “vampire” incisions under the chin crease, a refined and smooth jawline is easily achievable.
The incisions I make for liposuction are always small and inconspicuous. The goal is to hide the small, fingernail sized scars within bikini areas and to make them as small as possible. Most frequently, all of the lipo can be done with the following incisions:
The belly button
The front groin crease inside the bikini
The “thong” area above each buttock and in the buttock crease in the midline
The elbow areas
The inner thigh crease
The armpit or bra bulge
The chin crease (for double chin)
However, there are many different techniques for liposuction tools that really only serve to confuse the educational process. The summary slide is that the power-assisted liposuction method is the one that I use, and the one that the greatest experts use for liposuction. This method is like an Oral-B toothbrush: gently vibrating the fat before suctioning to allow for even fat removal in the gentlest possible way.
Some Orlando liposuction surgeons use other instruments like Vaser and Smart-Lipo and J-Plasma add heat energy to the skin and fat. This causes scarring and fibrosis; firmness and stiffness of the skin, which should remain smooth and supple. The key instrument that I use is a vibrating cannula. A cannula is a thin tube that is inserted through the tiny incisions to suction the fat.
While skin tightening is sometimes the result of liposuction, that really depends mostly on your skin elasticity. Some patients have elastic skin. Others (those who have lost weight or those who are older) have less elasticity. In these cases, skin may need to be removed as in with a tummy tuck.
The decision to have a tummy tuck or “just lipo” is one that we make together. If you have had children, already have a C-section scar, and want the flattest tummy possible, then a tummy tuck with muscle repair is a good idea.
If, however, you are OK with a little loose skin, don’t have any scars, and your muscle is not separated (diastasis recti) then lipo is the way to go. Many patients want a more naturally sculpted and refined appearance in the face and neck befitting their age and physical fitness. I can help shape the contour of your face, jawline, and neck to enhance your individual beauty. A double chin is only cute on babies. With two tiny “vampire” incisions under the chin crease, a refined and smooth jawline is easily achievable.
The incisions I make for liposuction are always small and inconspicuous. The goal is to hide the small, fingernail sized scars within bikini areas and to make them as small as possible. Most frequently, all of the lipo can be done with the following incisions:
The belly button
The front groin crease inside the bikini
The “thong” area above each buttock and in the buttock crease in the midline
The elbow areas
The inner thigh crease
The armpit or bra bulge
The chin crease (for double chin)
Liposuction and BBL
Lipo 360 & BBL is THE way to contour and "snatch" the waist. It’s a “push-pull” procedure that pulls out fat from unwanted areas, and pushes it to the hips and buttock. The key, however, isn't how much fat you can inject into the buttock but rather reshaping the waist. While some of the fat does dissolve over the first year, the real trick of a great BBL lies in the liposuction and narrowing the waist in order to create the ideal waist-to-hip ratio. Once the waist is brought in, the hips can be widened and fat can be added to the buttock and increase projection.
Brazilian Butt Lift
A Brazilian butt lift is a fat transfer procedure that increases the size and shape of your buttocks and takes excess fat from your stomach, hips or thighs with liposuction to inject into your buttocks.
Brazilian Butt Lift Method
A Brazilian butt lift is a gluteal augmentation procedure accomplished by fat transfer. Fat is removed from an undesired area of your body with liposuction, purified and readied for injection into the superficial part of your buttocks to improve your form and increase volume.
My Approach
My primary approach is to start with an assessment of your individual needs. A Brazilian butt lift can give you more shapely buttocks by adding projection, by adding hips (laterals) or both. Some women choose this procedure to have more balance and enhance their body proportions. It is also less invasive than a buttock augmentation using artificial implants.
Body image and self-esteem are intimately linked. Having shapely buttocks can reflect your youthfulness, health, and sensuality. The problem is sometimes even an exercise regimen is not enough to get the level of lift and roundness you desire. Worse, hip dips can worsen with exercise. I can help sculpt your butt and create a curvy figure.
A Brazilian butt lift is one of the best ways to enhance the curves of your lower body and give a more youthful appearance to your buttocks. It can be a standalone procedure, or it can be added to a tummy tuck or mommy makeover surgery.
As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I have years of experience helping women achieve their aesthetic goals. Ultimately, my purpose is to provide you with a safe and comfortable plastic surgery experience, and ultimately the best Brazilian butt lift Orlando can offer you.
Top 11 Reasons for a Brazilian Butt Lift
Check out some of the benefits a Brazilian butt lift:
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a candidate for a Brazilian butt lift?
If you are in good physical health, a non-smoker, and have enough excess fat to collect and inject in your buttocks is a good candidate for a Brazilian butt lift. You may want to wait if you are planning to lose a lot of weight, currently pregnant or planning to have more children. BMI should be less than 30.
What are the risks with a Brazilian butt lift?
Although side effects such as bleeding and infection are possible, I take every precaution for a safe procedure. The greatest risk of a BBL is fat embolism, where fat is inadvertently injected into the gluteal veins. During the BBL I use an ultrasound machine to determine the depth of injection of fat: in the subcutaneous tissues only. Since the gluteal veins are deep to the muscles, injection of fat only in the superficial tissues allows the BBL to be performed safely without risk of fat embolism. I am steadfast and uncompromising when it comes to patient safety.
Recovery
Once your procedure is complete, you will be taken to a private room to begin your healing process. For some out of town patients, we can keep you overnight in our surgical facility recovery suite. Even if you are discharged right after surgery, we provide you with everything will need for your recovery, including a BBL pillow, postop fajas, recovery ointments, and scar gels. They all serve to improve your results and make your recovery smoother.
I do all of my surgeries here at my own surgery center that is attached to the clinic. This way, I can control every aspect of your safety, from anesthesia (with my board certified anesthesiologist) to recovery room care.
Keep in mind during your recovery:
A Brazilian butt lift is a fat transfer procedure that increases the size and shape of your buttocks and takes excess fat from your stomach, hips or thighs with liposuction to inject into your buttocks.
Brazilian Butt Lift Method
A Brazilian butt lift is a gluteal augmentation procedure accomplished by fat transfer. Fat is removed from an undesired area of your body with liposuction, purified and readied for injection into the superficial part of your buttocks to improve your form and increase volume.
My Approach
My primary approach is to start with an assessment of your individual needs. A Brazilian butt lift can give you more shapely buttocks by adding projection, by adding hips (laterals) or both. Some women choose this procedure to have more balance and enhance their body proportions. It is also less invasive than a buttock augmentation using artificial implants.
Body image and self-esteem are intimately linked. Having shapely buttocks can reflect your youthfulness, health, and sensuality. The problem is sometimes even an exercise regimen is not enough to get the level of lift and roundness you desire. Worse, hip dips can worsen with exercise. I can help sculpt your butt and create a curvy figure.
A Brazilian butt lift is one of the best ways to enhance the curves of your lower body and give a more youthful appearance to your buttocks. It can be a standalone procedure, or it can be added to a tummy tuck or mommy makeover surgery.
As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I have years of experience helping women achieve their aesthetic goals. Ultimately, my purpose is to provide you with a safe and comfortable plastic surgery experience, and ultimately the best Brazilian butt lift Orlando can offer you.
Top 11 Reasons for a Brazilian Butt Lift
Check out some of the benefits a Brazilian butt lift:
- Add fullness to your buttocks
- Better overall proportions by improving the balance between your upper and lower body
- Decrease fat pockets on your love handles, stomach and thighs
- Enhance the curves of your lower body
- Feel younger and more beautiful
- Fit more attractively in your clothes
- Inspire a new lifestyle
- More confidence in social settings
- Quick and long-term results
- Youthful appearance to your buttocks
- Fill in hip dips
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a candidate for a Brazilian butt lift?
If you are in good physical health, a non-smoker, and have enough excess fat to collect and inject in your buttocks is a good candidate for a Brazilian butt lift. You may want to wait if you are planning to lose a lot of weight, currently pregnant or planning to have more children. BMI should be less than 30.
What are the risks with a Brazilian butt lift?
Although side effects such as bleeding and infection are possible, I take every precaution for a safe procedure. The greatest risk of a BBL is fat embolism, where fat is inadvertently injected into the gluteal veins. During the BBL I use an ultrasound machine to determine the depth of injection of fat: in the subcutaneous tissues only. Since the gluteal veins are deep to the muscles, injection of fat only in the superficial tissues allows the BBL to be performed safely without risk of fat embolism. I am steadfast and uncompromising when it comes to patient safety.
Recovery
Once your procedure is complete, you will be taken to a private room to begin your healing process. For some out of town patients, we can keep you overnight in our surgical facility recovery suite. Even if you are discharged right after surgery, we provide you with everything will need for your recovery, including a BBL pillow, postop fajas, recovery ointments, and scar gels. They all serve to improve your results and make your recovery smoother.
I do all of my surgeries here at my own surgery center that is attached to the clinic. This way, I can control every aspect of your safety, from anesthesia (with my board certified anesthesiologist) to recovery room care.
Keep in mind during your recovery:
- That you should stay clear of sitting directly on your butt for several weeks
- That your buttocks will swell and bruise for a few days as part of the healing process
- That you rest a lot for the first two weeks
- That you will have to wear a compression garment for healing benefits
- That your full recovery will take up to a couple of months
- That you can plan to return to work after a few weeks
On the table BBL results by Dr. Opp!
Liposuction around the entire waist with a subtle buttock enhancement using her own injected fat (BBL) to create that goal waist-to-hip ratio that SHE desired.
It's not how much you inject, but how smoothly you inject it: Contours & Curves.
Liposuction FAQs
Am I a candidate for liposuction?
Any person in good physical health, who does not smoke, and who is at an ideal weight (BMI <30) is a good candidate for liposuction. You should have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone that underlies an area planned for this procedure.
How much fat can liposuction take out?
There are different factors that will influence how much fat can be removed. Keep in mind that liposuction is not a weight-loss treatment. In general, up to 4 Liters (4000cc) can be removed with a single liposuction procedure. (A 2 Liter bottle of soda is a good reference point here.)
Is there scarring with liposuction?
Yes, but it will be minimal. Since the cannula is a small instrument, it only requires a very small incision which helps to lessen the appearance of scars. Hiding the scars in a garment area is an added benefit. In ALL cases of liposuction, the scars will be hidden in a natural crease, or fold. The belly button can be used for the abdomen, the elbow for under the arms, the chin crease for the neckline…
When can I exercise after liposuction?
Liposuction is a common procedure and you will be encouraged to go for a walk on the day of your surgery to help promote healing. Depending on your current health, you should be able to engage in mild exercises within a few days and return to your regular routine between one to two weeks.
Top 9 Reasons for Liposuction
There are many reasons why getting a liposuction treatment can transform your life by addressing problem areas like:
Fullness in the neck
Poorly defined or “weak” jawline
Improves the shape and contour of your body
Creates a slim waistline
Enhances self-esteem and self-confidence
Eliminates areas of stubborn fat
Inspires a healthy diet and exercise regimen
More proportional and slimmer appearance
Treats lipodystrophy (abnormal fat pockets)
Look and feel more youthful
Any person in good physical health, who does not smoke, and who is at an ideal weight (BMI <30) is a good candidate for liposuction. You should have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone that underlies an area planned for this procedure.
How much fat can liposuction take out?
There are different factors that will influence how much fat can be removed. Keep in mind that liposuction is not a weight-loss treatment. In general, up to 4 Liters (4000cc) can be removed with a single liposuction procedure. (A 2 Liter bottle of soda is a good reference point here.)
Is there scarring with liposuction?
Yes, but it will be minimal. Since the cannula is a small instrument, it only requires a very small incision which helps to lessen the appearance of scars. Hiding the scars in a garment area is an added benefit. In ALL cases of liposuction, the scars will be hidden in a natural crease, or fold. The belly button can be used for the abdomen, the elbow for under the arms, the chin crease for the neckline…
When can I exercise after liposuction?
Liposuction is a common procedure and you will be encouraged to go for a walk on the day of your surgery to help promote healing. Depending on your current health, you should be able to engage in mild exercises within a few days and return to your regular routine between one to two weeks.
Top 9 Reasons for Liposuction
There are many reasons why getting a liposuction treatment can transform your life by addressing problem areas like:
Fullness in the neck
Poorly defined or “weak” jawline
Improves the shape and contour of your body
Creates a slim waistline
Enhances self-esteem and self-confidence
Eliminates areas of stubborn fat
Inspires a healthy diet and exercise regimen
More proportional and slimmer appearance
Treats lipodystrophy (abnormal fat pockets)
Look and feel more youthful
Natural accentuation of existing curves.
Liposuction Recovery
Here are some things to keep in mind during your recovery:
I care about all of my patients: before, during and after surgery. A proper recovery is as important as the procedure itself. If you follow my recommendations, you will have an effective recovery en route to a new you. Most patients return to work within a few days after liposuction, depending on the nature of their work. Overall, the majority of your recovery will take two to three weeks.
At my clinic, we have a nurse available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for any questions or concerns that may come up after your liposuction. Do not hesitate to contact us if you experience any unusual problems, or even just have questions about your healing. You should stress about your choice of surgeon. After that, I will take care of the rest.
You may have drains placed that we will remove within a few days
You may experience moderate pain and discomfort, and pain meds will be prescribed
Wearing compression garments can help minimize swelling, we will provide these for you
Limit any major activities for at least a week
Avoid any strenuous exercise for at least two weeks
Avoid using ibuprofen or any other blood-thinning drugs which increase the risk of bleeding and swelling
Make sure to get plenty of rest
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water
Some fruits like apples and pineapples are high in bromelain and quercetin, anti-inflammatory food that can decrease swelling
Bruising and swelling can take a few weeks to fully heal
I care about all of my patients: before, during and after surgery. A proper recovery is as important as the procedure itself. If you follow my recommendations, you will have an effective recovery en route to a new you. Most patients return to work within a few days after liposuction, depending on the nature of their work. Overall, the majority of your recovery will take two to three weeks.
At my clinic, we have a nurse available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for any questions or concerns that may come up after your liposuction. Do not hesitate to contact us if you experience any unusual problems, or even just have questions about your healing. You should stress about your choice of surgeon. After that, I will take care of the rest.
You may have drains placed that we will remove within a few days
You may experience moderate pain and discomfort, and pain meds will be prescribed
Wearing compression garments can help minimize swelling, we will provide these for you
Limit any major activities for at least a week
Avoid any strenuous exercise for at least two weeks
Avoid using ibuprofen or any other blood-thinning drugs which increase the risk of bleeding and swelling
Make sure to get plenty of rest
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water
Some fruits like apples and pineapples are high in bromelain and quercetin, anti-inflammatory food that can decrease swelling
Bruising and swelling can take a few weeks to fully heal
Liposuction Before and After Photos
I MAKE ALTERATIONS. This young woman wanted to slim down a little before walking down the aisle, so I did some subtle tailoring: lipo360!
