Liposuction - Florida Surgery

For millions of people in Florida and across the country, liposuction has been an ideal way to remove hard-to-lose body fat. While a healthy diet and adequate amounts of exercise are the ideal methods for losing weight, for some people, it still isn't enough to achieve their desired results. Just as every person has a unique body, the degree to which each of us loses weight (and from where) varies. For some people, fat is stored in "pockets" around different parts of the body. Liposuction is a quick and safe surgical procedure that can remove those pockets of fat, usually of 10 pounds or less, and help individuals attain their bodies' natural contours.

For patients living in the Miami or Fort Lauderdale areas who are considering liposuction, you can benefit from having one of the nation's preeminent plastic surgeons right in your area. Dr. Bernard Shuster combines years of experience with a commitment to each patient's care and well being to consistently deliver natural results using state-of-the art techniques.

If you would like to request a personal consultation with Dr. Shuster to discuss your options regarding liposuction surgery, please contact our Florida office by email, or by phone at 954-961-5500. For those living outside of the Fort Lauderdale or Miami areas, a virtual consultation can also be arranged with Dr. Shuster by completing our online consultation form.

More About Liposuction

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery operation that can remove fatty deposits from various parts of the body. Also known as lipoplasty, suction lipectomy or liposculpture, liposuction uses a hollow stainless steel tube known as a cannula and a suction device known as an aspirator to remove fat from the body's subcutaneous deep fat layer through a variety of different possible techniques.

Liposuction is a body sculpting procedure and should not be seen as an alternative to good dietary and exercise habits. Attempting to remove excessive amounts of body fat through liposuction can pose significant health risks. As such, most procedures remove 10 or less pounds of fat. The ability of liposuction to remove body fat from targeted areas, however, can often give the appearance of greater weight loss as the procedure can place greater accentuation on the body's natural contours.

To reiterate, liposuction can be a solution for people who have good dietary and exercise habits yet are still unable to attain their ideal body image goals. Optimal results, in terms of recovery time and resistance to complications, are also better achieved for patients who are physically fit and do not smoke.

Learn more about this procedure and how, through years of experience and refining techniques, Dr. Shuster has become a specialist of performing liposuction in Florida.

The History of Liposuction

Early examples of body sculpting techniques can be traced back to a French surgeon by the name of Charles Dujarier. Mixed results and excessive complications relative to his techniques in the 1920s led to a decided disinterest in body sculpting for decades.

European doctors in the 1960s, using curettage techniques that continued to produce irregular results and numerous complications, revived the concept of body sculpting. In 1982, however, a French surgeon named Yves-Gerard Illouz developed what is now known as the Illouz Method. This method, which closely resembles the most current techniques, was able to achieve ideal, reproducible, and low-risk results, allowing liposuction to evolve to its current state.

Since its initial conception, though, new and different variations of the Illouz Method have been developed that allow more customizable and individualized care for those who elect to have liposuction surgery. Dr. Shuster is experienced in numerous liposuction techniques and can use the most appropriate procedure relative to his clients' needs all across Florida, and especially in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas. Request a consultation with Dr. Shuster today to discuss what procedures may be most appropriate for you.

Who is Getting Liposuction?

With the many well-publicized reports detailing the obesity epidemic in America, it is estimated the two of every three Americans are overweight. As such, liposuction has been a solution for millions of people who find losing those problem pounds nearly impossible. It should be no surprise then that liposuction is the most popular type of plastic surgery in America today. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, an estimated 500,000 liposuction surgeries are being performed every year.

While each person's situation is unique, the underlying reason why most people have liposuction surgery is because they want to improve their overall self-image and, along with it, their self confidence. Whatever your situation may be, Dr. Shuster can work with you to help you achieve the self-image you desire.

Contact us today if you would like to request a personal consultation with Dr. Shuster to discuss your interests and concerns regarding liposuction surgery from our South Florida office, conveniently located in Hollywood between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. All information sent via our consultation form remains secure and confidential.

For patients not living in the South Florida area, or for those on a busy schedule, a virtual consultation can also be arranged with Dr. Shuster.

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