Liposuction
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Melvin Ashford, MD
Urogynecologist & Cosmetic Gynecologist located in Maplewood, MN & Burnsville, MN
When dieting and exercise aren’t enough to reduce areas of fat on your body, liposuction may be the answer. Offered from Melvin Ashford, MD, in Maplewood, Minnesota, liposuction effectively removes subcutaneous fat that’s preventing you from feeling confident about your body. To learn about the innovative, minimally invasive Smartlipo® Triplex® procedure available to slim trouble areas, call the office to set up a consultation or book online.
Liposuction Q & A
Should I consider liposuction?
The number of fat cells in your body stays fairly constant once you pass through puberty. These fat cells swell, however, if you consume a greater number of calories than you burn and you gain weight as a result.
Diet and exercise can shrink these cells back down, but not all of them. Often the fat cells that stay swollen are in the places you don’t want them – such as your belly and thighs.
Liposuction targets those stubborn areas that won’t respond to diet and exercise. You should consider liposuction if these pockets of fat bother, but are close to a healthy weight. Liposuction isn’t effective for comprehensive weight loss.
What parts of my body can benefit from liposuction?
Liposuction effectively sculpts many common “trouble areas.” You may choose it to reduce unwanted fat in the:
- Abdomen
- Back of the hips
- Inner and outer thighs
- Under the chin
- Around the knees
- Calves and ankles
Dr. Ashford helps you determine if liposuction is right for your physique goals and develops a customized plan that may include Smartlipo Triplex as well as other body contouring modalities.
What is Smartlipo Triplex?
Smartlipo Triplex uses laser technology along with lipolysis to help slim trouble areas. As opposed to traditional liposuction, which can be relatively invasive and require a long downtime, Smartlipo Triplex uses tiny incisions and needs minimal downtime. It also results in far less pain than traditional liposuction while still offering all the body contouring benefits.
During a Smartlipo Triplex session, you receive local anesthesia to the treatment areas. You remain awake during the procedure, so you don’t have to worry about recovering from the effects of general anesthesia.
Dr. Ashford makes very small incisions through which he inserts a small tube. A laser fiber threads through the tube, emitting energy to disrupt the fat cell membranes, so they liquify. Then, Dr. Ashford suctions the fat cells out.
The laser energy also stimulates collagen development to encourage your skin to tighten at treatment areas. As a result, you don’t experience any dimpling or laxity that can occur with traditional liposuction.
If you’re ready for a slimmer, more contoured frame, call Melvin Ashford, MD, or book online to schedule an appointment and learn how liposuction can revolutionize your look.
