Liposuction
Conveniently located to serve the areas of San Antonio, Boerne and McAllen, TX
Liposuction is a treatment designed to help contour the body by breaking down deposits of fat. Specialized equipment is used to help break down fat cells and sculpt the body to achieve a more desirable figure. Liposuction has been the most popular treatment in the country for the past three years (1), seeing a 23% increase in the amount of procedures performed between 2019-2022. (2) The most common areas for liposuction are the arms, thighs, torso, hips, back, and love handles. (3)
Dr. Daniel Lee is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon at New Life Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa who has been dedicated to helping patients in South Texas feel more confident in their skin. Dr. Lee has performed thousands of surgeries and is dedicated to ensuring each patient is comfortable going into their procedure. Only the most premium experience and the most premium results are offered here.
To schedule your liposuction procedure with Dr. Lee, please call our McAllen office at (956) 969-8369, our Boerne office at (830) 515-5193, or fill out our online form.
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About Liposuction
There are many benefits to a liposuction procedure. Liposuction helps remove stubborn fat pockets found in the body that haven’t responded to lifestyle changes such as exercise or dieting. A liposuction treatment can help enhance confidence by creating a more proportional body shape and enhancing your natural curves. Liposuction can also be used for reconstructive purposes to help manage lipomas, lipedema, macromastia in women, and even gynecomastia in men. (4)
Why wait to give yourself the body you’ve always desired? Book your liposuction consultation today!
To unlock the cost of your treatment, please call our McAllen office at (956) 969-8369, our
Boerne office at (830) 515-5193, or fill out our online form.
Candidates
All candidates interested in a liposuction procedure should be in good health without any underlying conditions that may impair the healing process. Candidates interested in undergoing liposuction are those who experience stubborn fat deposits throughout the body that do not respond to lifestyle changes such as dieting or exercise. Candidates who smoke should be prepared to quit before the procedure and remain tobacco and nicotine-free until fully healed. Tobacco and nicotine products can impair the body’s ability to heal quickly.
To find out if you may be a candidate for liposuction, please call our McAllen office at (956) 969-8369, our Boerne office at (830) 515-5193, or fill out our online form.
Personal Consultation
Each patient at New Life Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa is required to sit down for a personal consultation with Dr. Lee before undergoing their treatment. This is a chance for Dr. Lee to get to know each patient on a more personal level, as well as their goals. During this time, Dr. Lee will also give you any necessary instructions to help you prepare for the procedure, and for the recovery process after. The full cost of the procedure will also be discussed and patients will be able to talk to members of our highly-trained staff about any financial plans. The personal consultation will also be a chance for each patient to bring up any potential questions or concerns.
To book your consultation with Dr. Lee, please call our McAllen office at (956) 969-8369, our Boerne office at (830) 515-5193, or fill out our online form.
How to Prepare for Liposuction
To properly prepare for a liposuction procedure, all candidates should ensure they are eating properly and staying hydrated. Dr. Lee will provide each individual with a personalized list of instructions to help them prepare properly for their procedure. Patients who smoke should make an effort to quit 4-6 weeks before their liposuction. Dr. Lee may ask certain patients to avoid certain medications, such as blood thinners, at least two weeks before the procedure. Some patients may need assistance for the first 24-48 hours following their procedure, so we recommend patients pre-arrange transportation and assistance following the procedure. Patients also find that it can be helpful to prepare their recovery space. Patients should also schedule time off from work and other commitments.
Procedure
At the beginning of the procedure, the patient will be put under conscious sedation to ensure comfort. Intravenous (IV) conscious sedation means that you will be breathing without assistance, but will sleep throughout the entirety of your treatment.
Once the patient is relaxed and asleep, Dr. Lee will make an incision at the designated treatment site. A specialized cannula will be inserted into the incision and used to help break up stubborn pockets of fat. Dr. Lee will then carefully sculpt and shape the body to match the patient’s aesthetic goals and create a natural-looking result. After finishing treatment, the incisions are closed. The procedure can take anywhere between 1-4 hours depending on the conditions being treated and the discussed treatment plan.
Recovery
Patients should follow all post-operative instructions given to them by Dr. Lee to ensure a smooth recovery. It’s very important to wear the faja compression garment that is recommended by Dr. Lee. Also, lymphatic massages starting as early as 1 day after the surgery will help decrease inflammation, reduce pain, and lead to the best aesthetic results. The day following the procedure, Dr. Lee will meet with you to help take off the bandaging in the treatment area. Following the procedure, patients will likely experience mild discomfort and soreness, similar to a muscle ache. This discomfort can be managed through the use of pain medication until the discomfort subsides. Patients should avoid physical activity, however light walking is encouraged during the first week. Between 2-4 weeks after your procedure, the bruising and swelling will start to subside and patients will be able to return to work if their job isn’t strenuous. Most patients should be able to resume exercising during this time. The full results of the liposuction will be seen 3-6 months after the procedure, once the swelling resolves.
Results
The full results of your procedure will be more apparent 3-6 months after the procedure. Patients will be able to see a newly shaped and contoured figure. The results are long-lasting and appear natural. Once the targeted fat cells are removed, they will not grow back. However, patients should exercise regularly to help maintain the full results of their procedure.
Corresponding & Complementary Procedures
Liposuction can be used in combination with other treatments for added enhancement. Some of these treatments may include:
While a liposuction treatment can be used in combination with other procedures, please refer to Dr. Lee to determine what procedures would be best for you. Whether or not a treatment can be combined is dependent on a few factors such as the health condition of the patient, the conditions being treated, and the desired outcome. No matter what your ideal outcome is, Dr. Lee can help find the best strategy and methods to help you look and feel your best.
To find out if your treatment can be combined with other procedures, please call our McAllen office at (956) 969-8369, our Boerne office at (830) 515-5193, or fill out our online form.
To learn more about the other treatments that are offered, please visit Dr. Lee’s blog!
Cost of a Liposuction in San Antonio
The cost of your procedure is dependent upon various factors such as the conditions being treated and the techniques used to achieve optimal results. The full cost of your procedure will be discussed with you at your consultation with Dr. Lee. We are partnered with reputable companies to help our patients turn the cost of their procedure into affordable, monthly payments. To learn more about our financing partners, please visit financing.
To unlock the cost of your treatment, please call our McAllen office at (956) 969-8369, our
Boerne office at (830) 515-5193, or fill out our online form.
References
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Procedural Statistics Data Insights Partners: 2022 ASPS Procedural Statistics Release.; 2023. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/News/Statistics/2022/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2022.pdf
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner.; 2023. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2023/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2023.pdf
- Wu S, Coombs DM, Gurunian R. Liposuction: Concepts, safety, and techniques in body-contouring surgery. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2020;87(6):367-375. doi:https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.87a.19097
- Bellini E, Grieco MP, Raposio E. A journey through liposuction and liposculture: Review. Annals of Medicine and Surgery. 2017;24:53-60. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2017.10.024
- Bartow MJ, Raggio BS. Liposuction. PubMed. Published 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563135/
