Achieve Your Ideal Body Shape with Liposuction

Dr. Thomas E. Vaughan, MD offers expert liposuction surgery to help patients in Maine remove stubborn fat deposits and achieve their desired body contour. Liposuction can effectively target areas resistant to diet and exercise, providing a smoother, more sculpted appearance.

Benefits of Liposuction

• Permanent removal of localized fat deposits
• Improved body contours and proportions
• Enhanced self-confidence and body image
• Minimally invasive procedure with shorter recovery time

The Liposuction Procedure

Dr. Vaughan performs liposuction as an outpatient procedure using either tumescent or super-wet techniques. A small cannula is inserted through tiny incisions to suction out excess fat cells. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of treatment.

Recovery and Results

Most patients can return to normal activities within a few days to two weeks after liposuction. Compression garments are worn for several weeks to reduce swelling and help the skin adapt to new contours. While initial results are visible soon after surgery, final results may take up to a year to fully develop as swelling subsides.

Frequently Asked Questions

Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that permanently removes fat cells but is not a weight loss solution. The best candidates are those at a stable, healthy weight with localized fat deposits and good skin elasticity. Results are long-lasting when combined with a healthy lifestyle. Potential risks include infection, fluid accumulation, and contour irregularities, though complications are rare when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Vaughan.

To learn more about liposuction or schedule a consultation with Dr. Thomas E. Vaughan, MD, contact the office today.