Using Liposuction to Complement Your Fitness Goals

Reaching your fitness goals takes commitment and hard work. But even with regular workouts and a healthy diet, many people still have areas of fat that just won’t budge. Liposuction can be a helpful tool to get your body where you want it to be.

Dr. Christopher Williams and Dr. Jeremy Williams are board-certified plastic surgeons at Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetics in Lone Tree, Colorado. They offer liposuction procedures to help active people in the Denver area fine-tune their bodies.

What Liposuction Can (and Can’t) Do

The first important thing to note is that liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. It’s best for people who are already at or near their ideal weight and want to improve certain areas. 

Liposuction removes those pockets of fat that resist healthy eating and exercise. Some of the most common treatment areas include the abdomen, hips, thighs, arms, and under the chin.

Of course, liposuction doesn’t replace a healthy lifestyle or correct loose skin. If you’re looking to remove loose skin, we may be able to combine your liposuction procedure with another body contouring option. 

Why Fit People Still Consider Liposuction

Fit people often still choose to get liposuction for reasons including:

• Genetics: Your body’s natural fat distribution may make certain areas harder to slim down, no matter how active you are.
• Body structure: Some people carry more volume in areas like the hips, flanks, or lower abdomen.
• Hormonal factors: Changes in hormones can affect fat retention, especially with age.

These factors have nothing to do with your effort. Sometimes, it takes a different approach to get the results you want.

What the Procedure and Recovery Involve

Liposuction is performed using small incisions and a thin tube called a cannula to break up and remove fat cells gently. It’s usually done under general or local anesthesia, depending on the treatment area and patient preference. Most patients return to light activity within a few days, though full healing can take a few weeks.

Your results will become more noticeable as swelling goes down, typically within a few weeks to a couple of months. The fat cells removed during the procedure are gone for good, and with healthy habits, your new shape can be long-lasting.

When the Gym Isn’t Enough, We’re Here to Help

At Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetics, your goals are in skilled hands. Our board-certified surgeons in Lone Tree bring expertise to every procedure they perform. 

Call 303-706-1100 to book your complimentary cosmetic consultation.