Dr. Gonzalez will obtain a complete medical history and discuss the surgical procedure with you at your consultation.
While the process is basically the same, the areas enhanced and the sculpting pattern will be different for men and women.
For Men
When performing high-definition liposuction on men, the goal is to sculpt the body into a more fit and masculine form. Fatty (adipose) tissue is reduced in some areas, while fat grafting may be used to enhance others. The following areas are the focus of this procedure for men:
- Reducing fat in the lower portion of the male breast
- Enhancing volume in the upper chest
- Sculpting a “six-pack” for the abdomen
- Sculpting around arm and shoulder muscles
- Reducing love handles
For Women
Women treated with HD liposuction are usually interested in achieving a leaner, more feminine shape. Recontouring the female figure often includes the following:
- Smoothing the obliques for a defined waistline
- Sculpting around abdominal muscles for leaner feminine contours
- Reducing abdominal fat for a flatter tummy
- Reducing fat in the back
- Reducing inner thigh fat
- Reducing unwanted fat in the buttocks
- Adding fat to the buttocks/BBL
Before surgery, patients can expect to have their bodies marked up with lines and other indicators using a non-toxic marker.
General anesthesia is typically used for this procedure, and Dr. Gonzalez will speak to you before it is administered.
During the surgery, only specific areas of fat are targeted and suctioned out to create natural-looking, toned definition. Often, this is done with VASER liposuction techniques, which uses ultrasound technology to emulsify fat first for easier and more precise removal.