Liposuction Techniques

For most individuals, attaining a slender, toned contour is difficult to do through natural means such as healthy dieting and regular exercise. In order to get rid of stubborn pockets of fat, many people turn to liposuction surgery (“lipoplasty”). This body contouring procedure can remove unwanted fat from specific areas of the body permanently. It is different from diet and exercise in that once the fat cells are removed via liposuction, they will never come back. However, there are several techniques available, and it can oftentimes become a bit overwhelming.

At the practice of Dr. Daniel P. Markmann, patients can meet with him to thoroughly discuss their options and have a personalized treatment plan created to meet their goals. The most common technique, tumescent liposuction, is Dr. Markmann’s preferred method of fat removal. It is a safe procedure that provides less bruising, bleeding, and swelling after surgery and is highly recommended for first-time patients. If you have undergone a previous liposuction procedure and are seeking additional fat removal or have unsatisfactory results, you may be better-suited for laser liposuction or ultrasound assisted liposuction. These methods can melt (laser) or break down (ultrasound) fat cells and scar tissue left over from your prior procedure, allowing it to be removed.

In addition, a new technique which may soon be offered at Dr. Markmann’s practice is called Body Jet liposuction. This procedure uses an intense spray of water that breaks down the fat cells without disturbing the surrounding tissues, causing less pain and bruising. There is also less chance of complications because it does not produce the heating affect that is caused by laser liposuction and ultrasound liposuction. Body Jet liposuction has been shown to be a safe procedure with similar results to other liposuction techniques. With this and all of the techniques, it is important you gain as much information as possible prior to undergoing surgery by talking with your plastic surgeon about the pros and cons of each of the different techniques. You can discuss this procedure with Dr. Markmann during your consultation.

Baltimore and Columbia MD liposuction patients can contact Dr. Markmann to schedule an appointment. Dr Markmann also treats patients from across the country for this and other procedures. His staff can provide detailed information about travel arrangements and local hotels. You may also view before and after liposuction photos to see examples of patient results.