Hi, I’m Dr. Bonnet with Naples plastic surgery. Many patients have areas of stubborn fat that are resistant to diet and exercise, and this can be very frustrating. This is where liposuction often comes in. Liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure, and it has very little downtime. It can be done with very small scars, and sometimes we can even perform this awake in our procedure room.

Common areas involve the neck, the lower abdomen, the flank or love handle area, or the inner or outer thighs. It’s important to understand that liposuction is not a generalized weight loss method, but it can remove stubborn fat. One of the key things about liposuction is that the skin overlying the fat needs to have good elasticity and be able to snap back after the fat is removed. If you already have a lot of excess skin, we may need to talk about a different procedure, such as a lift.

After liposuction, you may be able to go back to your normal activities within a few days and then exercising again in two to three weeks. We’ll talk about all the different options during your consultation to determine which procedure is best for you.