Liposuction – Cape Cod, Needham, Wareham

In Cape Cod, liposuction (saline-assisted lipoplasty) is a surgical procedure performed by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rheingold to remove fat from the subcutaneous areas of the body. It is especially effective in such areas as the face, neck, upper arms, torso, abdomen, buttock, thighs, legs, and knees.

Although liposuction improves body contours and shape, it is not a replacement for weight loss. Liposuction is particularly effective for the removal of unwanted fat from body areas that do not respond to diet and/or exercise. Frequently, Dr. Rheingold combines liposuction in Cape Cod with other surgical procedures such as arm lift, abdominoplasty, or breast reduction surgery.

The best candidates for liposuction surgery are individuals near their ideal weight who have an excess of fat localized to a particular body area. It is essential that the overlying skin is firm with good elasticity. This enables the skin to return to a smooth contour after the fat is removed. People with loose or hanging skin get better results with skin/fat removal procedures rather than with liposuction.

Liposuction does not improve the dimpled appearance of skin commonly referred to as “cellulite.” After liposuction surgery in Cape Cod with Dr. Rheingold, patients will need to wear a compression garment for 2 to 4 weeks. Most individuals can return to work within one week of surgery.