Band Aid Liposuction vs. Traditional Liposuction
There’s a reason we’ve been saying “two heads are better than one” for so long – because it’s true! It’s also an important rule when it comes to making decisions about liposuction (or any plastic surgery). You and your plastic surgeon are a team whose goal is to get you the safest and most satisfactory results possible, and you need both players to make a good team: your surgeon, who’s the expert on the procedures, and you, who’s the expert on your goals for the procedure. But before you meet with John L. LeRoy, MD, FACS, PC, it’s important to have an idea about your options and what results you can expect.
When it comes to liposuction, we offer both traditional liposuction and Band Aid Liposuction Band Aid Liposuction is a procedure that I developed, which is essentially a minimally-invasive version of traditional liposuction. So which one fits your needs best? Here’s the breakdown:
Neither procedure is meant to be an alternative to diet and exercise. While it’s important to be familiar with your options and have an idea of what your realistic goals are, remember that you and your surgeon should make the decision together during your consultation. Feel free to contact Dr. John LeRoy to set up an appointment and start exploring your liposuction options. For updates on our surgical procedures, keep up with the latest via Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.
A common question I often hear regards the permanence of liposuction. Though losing inches and fat from liposuction certainly sounds attractive, patients want to know if fat can come back post-operation. Excess fat, whether prominent or tucked away in areas only we notice personally, is something that many of us struggle with. If you’re in good health overall but possess isolated areas of exercise-resilient fat, liposuction or 
