Even with strict dieting, exercise and healthy living, some people still have trouble eliminating small areas of fat on their body. Liposuction (also known as lipoplasty or suction lipectomy) is perfect for targeting these diet-resistant fat stores. Liposuction is a procedure that improves the contours of the body by removing fat deposits that can't be eliminated through lifestyle changes. It can slim the thighs, hips and buttocks and can remove isolated pockets of fat in the abdomen, waist, upper arms, back, inner knee, chest area, cheeks, chin and neck.

Dr. Karaca utilizes traditional liposuction techniques as well as state-of-the-art technology to help patients achieve their goals. A good candidate for liposuction is a person of average or slightly above average weight who is in good overall health but has concentrated fatty areas that do not respond to diet and exercise. Liposuction surgery is not a preferred option for patients with cellulite; however, it is an excellent procedure for people looking to subtly reshape their bodies.

Traditional liposuction removes fat through a small hollow tube called a cannula. The cannula is attached to an aspirator, or vacuum, and the fat is literally sucked away. The entire procedure takes approximately one to four hours and can be done with either general or local anesthesia. There are a variety of techniques used to facilitate body contouring through liposuction and Dr. Karaca will help you choose the method best-suited to your needs. In most cases, liposuction is an out-patient procedure, which means you will be able to return home following the procedure.

Are you interested in body contouring? Feel free to call us at our Birmingham, MI office to schedule an initial consultation, our liposuction procedure, inquire about cost, or other questions. You can also click on the GenBook icon on the right to easily schedule online right now. We'll be glad to have the opportunity to inform you.