Liposuction for Buckhead Patients
Conveniently located in Sandy Springs, serving Buckhead and greater Atlanta.
Many people in Buckhead and throughout Atlanta maintain a healthy lifestyle yet still struggle with stubborn fat in areas such as the abdomen, waist, thighs, arms, or back. These pockets often persist despite diet and exercise. Liposuction is a proven body-contouring procedure designed to permanently remove resistant fat cells and create smoother, more balanced proportions.
At Monarch Plastic Surgery & Skin Renewal Center in Sandy Springs, board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Carmen M. Kavali and Dr. Teri N. Moak provide liposuction for Buckhead patients seeking refined, natural-looking results. Our approach emphasizes precision, safety, and long-term satisfaction—never shortcuts or trends.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction, also called lipoplasty or suction-assisted lipectomy, is a surgical technique that removes unwanted fat cells using a thin, hollow tube called a cannula. The cannula is inserted through very small incisions and used to gently loosen and remove fat while preserving surrounding tissues.
Modern liposuction typically uses the tumescent technique, which involves infusing a sterile solution containing saline, local anesthetic, and epinephrine into the treatment area. This approach reduces bleeding, improves precision, and enhances patient comfort during recovery.
Liposuction is performed in an accredited surgical facility and is usually an outpatient procedure. Depending on the areas treated and your overall plan, anesthesia may be local with sedation or general anesthesia.
Body Contouring — Not Weight Loss
Liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure. Instead, it is designed to reshape and refine specific areas of the body by removing fat cells that do not respond to lifestyle changes. While the scale may not change significantly, the improvement in body contour can be substantial.
Common treatment areas include:
- Abdomen and waist
- Flanks (“love handles”)
- Hips and thighs
- Upper arms and back
- Under the chin and jawline
- Knees, calves, and buttocks
- Male chest (gynecomastia)
Liposuction does not tighten loose skin or correct significant skin laxity. If excess skin is present, your surgeon may recommend combining liposuction with procedures such as a tummy tuck, body contouring, or a Mommy Makeover.
Benefits of Liposuction
- Targeted fat removal: Treats specific areas resistant to diet and exercise
- Improved proportions: Creates smoother transitions and better balance
- Permanent fat reduction: Removed fat cells do not regenerate
- Minimal scarring: Tiny incisions placed discreetly
- Boosted confidence: Clothing fits better and contours appear more refined
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Ideal candidates for liposuction are healthy adults who are close to their goal weight and have realistic expectations. The procedure works best when skin elasticity is good and fat deposits are localized.
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Are within approximately 30% of your ideal body weight
- Do not smoke or are willing to stop before and after surgery
- Have stubborn fat that does not respond to exercise
- Are seeking contouring, not weight loss
During your consultation, Dr. Kavali or Dr. Moak will evaluate your anatomy, skin quality, and goals to determine whether liposuction alone—or a combined approach—will provide the best outcome.
How Liposuction Is Performed
Anesthesia & Surgical Setting
Liposuction is performed in our fully accredited surgical facility in Sandy Springs. Depending on the extent of treatment, anesthesia may range from local anesthesia with sedation to general anesthesia for larger or combined procedures.
Fat Removal Technique
After precise preoperative markings, a tumescent solution is infused into the treatment area. Small incisions are then made, and the cannula is used to carefully remove fat while sculpting smooth, natural contours. Our surgeons prioritize balance and symmetry, avoiding overcorrection.
Completion & Compression
Once the desired contour is achieved, incisions are closed or left briefly open for drainage when appropriate. A compression garment is applied immediately to reduce swelling and support healing.
Recovery and Results
Most patients experience soreness, swelling, and bruising similar to muscle soreness after exercise. These symptoms peak within the first few days and gradually improve.
- Return to desk work: typically within 3–7 days
- Light activity: encouraged early
- Exercise: gradually resumed over 4–6 weeks
While fat removal is immediate, swelling can temporarily obscure results. Most patients see visible improvement within a few weeks, with final contour refinement developing over 3–6 months.
Maintaining results depends on stable weight and healthy habits. Although removed fat cells do not return, remaining fat cells can enlarge with weight gain.
Risks and Safety
When performed by board-certified plastic surgeons in an accredited facility, liposuction is considered very safe. Serious complications are uncommon, especially when proper patient selection and surgical technique are used.
Potential risks include temporary swelling, contour irregularities, fluid accumulation, numbness, infection, or bleeding. These risks are discussed thoroughly during your consultation so you can make an informed decision.
Schedule a Consultation
If you live in Buckhead and are considering liposuction, our Sandy Springs office is easily accessible and equipped to provide comprehensive surgical care.
To schedule your consultation, call (404) 250-3333, email info@drkavali.com, or request an appointment online.
We proudly serve patients from Buckhead, Sandy Springs, and across the greater Atlanta area.