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Is Liposuction or Non-Surgical Fat Reduction Better for the Neck and Chin?

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If you are unsatisfied with the appearance of your neck and chin and are interested in removing the excess fat in that area, you might be considering either liposuction or non-surgical fat reduction as possible solutions. While these procedures are similar to each other, there are a number of differences that can help you determine which one is right for you. I, Dr. John L. LeRoy, have extensive experience with fat reduction and removal and want to share my recommendations with those considering treatment.

Since liposuction involves physically removing fat, I can treat whatever I can see. That means I can effectively remove the majority of the fat tissue in one session, which eliminates the need for multiple treatments. This procedure also isn’t as invasive as you might think. With my signature Band Aid Liposuction treatment, I can perform the procedure in-office using gentle numbing. After treatment, patients are typically able to recover quickly and can even drive themselves home if they choose not to have conscious sedation.

Non-surgical fat reduction is a bit different because it either warms or cools fat cells in order to remove them. That means that only about 30% of fat is removed per session. Additionally, this fat loss occurs overtime as the body naturally eliminates fat cells. This requires patients to return to the office for multiple treatments and also results in them waiting longer to notice their results.

Check out the video below to learn more about the ways liposuction and non-surgical fat reduction differ from one another.

Because the success of fat removal depends on the elasticity of your skin, I highly recommend scheduling a consultation to discuss the best course of action for your individual concerns. To schedule an appointment, contact me, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John L. LeRoy in Atlanta today. Also, follow me on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for more insights about my plastic and cosmetic surgical procedures.

Top In-office Body Contouring Procedures

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Traditional cosmetic body procedures offer patients a proven way to improve their look, but sometimes it can be very tough to set aside enough time for them when other life obligations are present. To reduce recovery time and cost, Dr. John LeRoy performs his own specialized in-office body contouring procedures. If you’re interested in removing excess fat and skin to improve your figure, check out our top in-office Band Aid procedure options below.

Top In-office Body Contouring ProceduresBand Aid Tummy Tuck

Many of us carry a little more abdominal fat than we might be fully comfortable with. It’s a commonplace issue that can feel frustrating after steady dieting and various exercise regimens don’t seem to fully work. Dr. John LeRoy developed his own signature Band Aid Tummy Tuck to safely remove excess abdominal skin and fat tissue for patients who are already at a healthy weight. This procedure is not a substitute for exercise, but it’s incredibly effective at improving overall contour and form. The Band Aid Tummy Tuck is performed in-office with gentle numbing so the whole process is much faster and less expensive than a traditional Tummy Tuck.

Band Aid Liposuction

Fat can show up in many less than ideal areas such as the abdomen, hips, “saddlebags”, space behind elbows, arms, back, knees, and underneath the chin. Many of these features are difficult to conceal so they can be a source of great discomfort and insecurity. Thankfully, Band Aid Liposuction can efficiently remove targeted amounts of fat and excess skin and is performed in-office with gentle numbing. Using refined liposuction techniques, Dr. John LeRoy can remove excess fat cells from the treatment area to created more toned and contoured features. There is very little downtime (1-3 days) in relation to the degree of results that are achieved.

Band Aid Arm Lift

When people think of fat, they might initially picture the abdomen or chin. The arms are a slightly less obvious part of the body that have the potential to gain unwanted fat or skin, but it’s a highly common problem. This area is notoriously tough to tone once the skin has stretched and fat has accumulated. A Band Aid Arm Lift is a more subtle version of the traditional arm lift that tightens and tones the upper portions of patients’ arms. Like the other Band Aid procedures, it’s performed in-office with gentle numbing as opposed to using general anesthesia.

Some patients prefer to attain results at a faster rate by combining our Band Aid procedures for a more comprehensive rejuvenation. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an in-person consultation, call our office at 404.843.0840. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more information about cosmetic procedures and updates on monthly cosmetic specials.