Band Aid Liposuction
Many people have areas of the body that are affected by tiny pockets of excess fat that are difficult to get rid of through traditional means such as diet and exercise. These excess fat pockets may not be large enough to warrant a full liposuction procedure, and that’s where a Band Aid Liposuction can be very beneficial. Dr. John L. LeRoy created the Band Aid Liposuction procedure to serve as a form of “mini” liposuction, similar to his development of the Band Aid “Mini” Face Lift. The procedure is less complicated than a traditional liposuction, making for a quicker treatment session and less recovery time.
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Band Aid Liposuction can be performed under local anesthesia right here in our office. The procedure is designed to target areas of troublesome excess fat in the body. These areas can include:
- Abdomen
- Hips
- “Saddlebags”
- Behind the elbows
- Knees
- Under the chin
Like traditional liposuction techniques, Band Aid Liposuction involves suction remove the excess fat cells out of the body. Band Aid Liposuction typically requires very minimal downtime. Patients are often able to see the effective results of the procedure immediately after treatment.
Dr. John L. LeRoy recommends Band Aid Liposuction for patients with only very small amounts of fat. During your initial consultation, Dr. LeRoy will help you determine if you are a candidate for the procedure, or if a full liposuction surgery would better meet your goals.
Q.) Am I an appropriate candidate for Band Aid Liposuction?
Band Aid Liposuction is designed for the patient who has very small amounts of excess fat (e.g.- doesn’t have weight to lose, but still has annoying bulge(s) or a small pooch on the lower abdomen). Band Aid Liposuction is not designed for patients that have more moderate or disproportionate amounts of excess fat as Band Aid procedures are performed in-office with gentle numbing and attempting to remove larger amounts of fat under these conditions could compromise patient comfort and safety.
Traditional, tumescent liposuction and/or tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can provide wonderful body contouring results for patients with larger amounts of unwanted fat on the hips, back (flanks), underarms (axilla), thighs, and other areas of the face and body. While not limited to these areas, the most satisfied Band Aid Liposuction patients typically exhibit tiny areas of fat on their lower abdomen (mini-mommy makeover surgery) or underneath their chin (liposuction of the double chin).
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Q.) What is Band Aid Liposuction, and how is it different from traditional liposuction?
Similar to the development of Dr. LeRoy’s other Band Aid procedures; Band Aid Liposuction is just a mini version of liposuction for those patients who do not need the full procedure. Because Band Aid Liposuction can be performed in office under local anesthesia, recovery time is minimal. Most patients can even drive themselves home after the “mini” procedure.
Q.) What areas can be slimmed with Band Aid Liposuction?
Band Aid Liposuction can be performed on areas of the body that store small amounts of excess fat, including: abdomen, hips, saddlebags, arms, knees, back, legs, buttocks and under the chin.
Q.) How long does it take to recover from Band Aid Liposuction?
Since Band Aid Liposuction is less invasive than traditional liposuction, patients can expect very minimal downtime. In most cases, patients are back to their daily activities in 1-3 days.
Q.) Who can benefit from Band Aid Liposuction?
Band Aid Liposuction is reserved for those patients who have small amounts of excess fat stores that do not respond to diet and exercise. Patients with larger amounts of fat may benefit most from the traditional liposuction procedure. During a consultation, Dr. LeRoy can help you decide which procedure will best meet your needs.
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