Love Handles Liposuction
Stubborn fat is something a lot of us struggle with and the love handles are one of the most difficult to get rid of. Imagen meets men and women every day who want to get rid of muffin top fat so they can feel more confident in their clothes.
How to Get Rid of Love Handles
SmartLipo Triplex is the most advanced liposuction technology available and it’s only available in Omaha, Nebraska, at Imagen Body Sculpting. This state-of-the-art system allows for fat effective fat removal with smooth results and tighter skin. Love handles liposuction takes as little as an hour.
Lipo 360 MAX
Love Handles Liposuction is included with Lipo360 MAX at Imagen. This is our most popular body contouring procedure and includes liposuction of the upper and lower abdomen, and love handles, with skin-tightening using Renuvion.
Am I a Good Candidate for Love Handles Liposuction?
To determine if you’re an excellent candidate to get rid of your love handles using liposuction, ask yourself a few questions:
- Do I have fat deposits on my flanks that don’t respond to diet or exercise?
- Would I like to look slimmer and be able to wear my favorite jeans again?
- Am I in good health?
- Am I at, or close to, my ideal weight?
- Do I have good skin elasticity to help with recovery?
- Do I have realistic expectations and understand that liposuction not a weight loss surgery?
Love Handle Liposuction Plus Brazilian Butt Lift
Many patients are looking to reshape more than one area of their bodies. One of the most popular procedures is the Brazilian Butt Lift. The Brazilian Butt Lift uses the fat cells harvested from your love handles for shaping and adding volume to your buttocks.
How much is Love Handles Liposuction?
Love handles liposuction starts at $3,790 but fluctuates from patient to patient. During your consultation the doctor will perform a quick exam and advise the best possible body sculpting plan. You can leave reassured knowing exactly the entire cost of the procedure with no added fees or surprises.
Preparing for Love Handle Liposuction
- For two weeks before your planned surgery, avoid all blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and smoking; these substances affect bleeding and recovery.
- Bring the list of all medications you may be taking so your doctor can look them over.
- Plan for a ride to and from your procedure.
- Wear loose clothing to your procedure to make changing more manageable and more comfortable
Who will perform my Love Handles Lipo at Imagen?
Frank Soto Leon, MD – Dr. Frank completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Nebraska before studying medicine at Duke University where he also completed his residency and began working in emergency medicine. He performs thousands of procedures every year and has trained doctors all over the world in advanced cosmetic surgery.
Jennifer Tighe de Soto, MD – Dr. Jennifer completed her undergraduate at the University of Nebraska before studying medicine at Creighton University and later joining her husband, Dr. Frank, for residency at Duke. She also worked in emergency medicine before transitioning to aesthetic medicine.
What happens on the day of love handles surgery?
- Your doctor reviews your pre-op vitals and answers any last-minute questions.
- You will receive a mild oral sedative.
- Small incisions are made to inject numbing anesthetic under the skin.
- The doctor melts the unwanted fat using SmartLipo (laser-assisted liposuction).
- A small suction cannula removes unwanted fat.
- Renuvion’s radio frequency and helium technology tightens the skin.
- Imagen staff fits you with a compression garment and prepares post-op instructions.
- You will return to the clinic the following day for a check up, and again at one week.
- After one month, the doctor will examine the area and determine if you can stop using the compression garment.
What is the Downtime for Love Handles Liposuction?
Most patients are typically back to work in a few days. You may experience some discomfort but this typically subsides in a few days. The recovery period for love handles liposuction varies from patient to patient. Normal, temporary side-effects of love handles liposuction include bruising, numbness, swelling, soreness and fluid drainage.
To improve your recovery quality and time, we recommend:
- Avoid strenuous activities.
- Move around to encourage blood circulation.
- Wear the compression garment as recommended by the doctor.
- Eat healthy diet consists of lots of lean protein, fresh fruits/vegetables, whole grains, and low salt as salt can cause water retention/swelling.
- Drink plenty of water; aim for three liters to a gallon per day.
- Take the medications as prescribed by your doctor.
Can I Get Financing for Love Handle Liposuction?
We have partnered with reputable finance companies that specialize in helping you get the financing you need and the body you’ve been dreaming of. It only takes minutes to fill out an application, and they can help you choose the straightforward monthly payment plan that best suits your budget.