SmartLipo in NYC

There is no "right age" for liposuction. That said, older patients with excess fat and reduced skin elasticity may not see results as strong as a younger patient's. The procedure suits both women and men. The ideal candidate is slightly above average weight and not obese.

Realistic expectations matter. Liposuction is not a weight loss method and cannot counter obesity. It treats fat in areas that resist exercise and diet and sit out of proportion with the rest of the body.

Patients with cellulite might also not be good candidates due to the skin quality in those areas. Before your procedure, Dr. Heller will set up an in-person consultation with you, to walk you through everything you need to know and answer any questions you might have.

Liposuction and body contouring at our AAAHC-accredited Staten Island, NYC facility is relatively simple, and usually takes less than two hours. You’ll be given an anesthetic upon your arrival, with the type of anesthetic depending on factors like your body type, the type of liposuction you'll be getting, and the total volume of fat that is to be removed. The anesthetic may be local or general.

The surgeon makes tiny incisions at the site, then flushes it with a sterile solution to minimize bleeding. Using a thin tube called a cannula, the surgeon loosens the fat in the treatment area and suctions it out, either through a syringe attached to the cannula or with a vacuum device.

In some cases the cannula attaches to a small motor that speeds up the work. This is power-assisted liposuction, and it helps break up the fat. The surgeon may also use laser or ultrasonic waves to break down the fat before removing it with the cannula.

Performed correctly, liposuction is very safe. We give close attention to detail on every procedure at our facilities. If you have questions, reach out and set up an in-person consultation today.