Harold E. Beam, M.D.
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Liposuction After 10 Years: What to Expect in Glastonbury, CT

In the immortal words of Kanye West, you are either considering or already went to the doctor and got “lipo” with your money. You may be wondering if the money you spent on liposuction was worth it; how long do these results last anyway? Below we describe what you can expect 10 years after your liposuction procedure and some of the best practices to maintain your results long-term.

What Will My Liposuction Results Look Like In 10 Years?

Liposuction in Glastonbury CT

The human body has a set number of fat cells that expand or shrink as our weight fluctuates, which explains why we sometimes experience stubborn pockets of fat that won’t disappear regardless of healthy diet and exercise. However, with liposuction, these fat deposits are removed as a cannula suctions them out of the body. Once removed, these fat cells are gone forever and cannot return. However, this does not mean that it is impossible to regain fat in the treated areas. Fat cells that remain are still able to expand during weight gain, producing a fuller figure, albeit in better proportion to the rest of the untreated body. In essence, your results in 10 years depend entirely on whether or not you make the correct choices to maintain them.

How Can I Maintain Long-Term Results?

The most important ways to maintain the results of liposuction are to follow a regular exercise regimen, drink water, make healthy diet choices, and reduce stress. It is important to note that even the healthiest of lifestyles cannot fully pause the aging process. While creating healthy habits can increase the longevity of your liposuction results, your body will still age naturally throughout the course of a decade.

Schedule Your Liposuction Consultation

Dr. Harold E. Beam and his experienced staff provide quality liposuction procedures and long-lasting results to the people of Connecticut. To inquire for more information or to schedule a consult, contact our office today. Harold E. Beam Plastic Surgery is conveniently located near Glastonbury, Hartford, New Britain, New Haven, and the surrounding areas of Connecticut.

Liposuction vs. Fat Freezing (CoolSculpting®) in Glastonbury

CoolSculpting® in Glastonbury, CTMany people find that no matter what they do they just can’t seem to get rid of stubborn fat in certain body areas. If you have stubborn areas of body fat that persist even with diet and exercise, body sculpting may be the answer.

Let’s take a look at the two most popular body sculpting treatments – liposuction and CoolSculpting® – and find out which procedure is right for you. One option is surgical and one is non-surgical, but both options are effective for patients who are good candidates.

Neither procedure is a substitute for weight loss. Also, these procedures are not a solution for loose, sagging skin – if you have this problem you should ask your plastic surgeon about a surgical lifting procedure.

About Liposuction

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), liposuction is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the U.S. This surgical procedure removes body fat through a hollow tube with the assistance of a high-pressure vacuum. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of liposuction.

Advantages of Liposuction

  • The ability to remove large pockets of fat
  • Immediate results
  • Fat is removed in a single treatment session
  • Produces more dramatic results
  • Can be performed simultaneously with other surgical procedures

Disadvantages of Liposuction

  • A longer recovery time (typically a week)
  • Although rare, there are possible surgical risks

About CoolSculpting®

CoolSculpting® is a safe and non-invasive procedure that works by freezing fat cells underneath the skin, which allows your body to naturally get rid of these fat cells without having to move a muscle. Treated cells are crystallized, and then they die. Over time your body naturally processes the fat and eliminates these dead cells, leaving your body more sculpted. (Results are visible in as little as three weeks.) The results are long-term because the procedure removes the fat cells for good without doing any damage to other healthy body cells. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of CoolSculpting®.

Advantages of CoolSculpting®

  • The procedure is non-surgical (non-invasive)
  • It leaves no scars
  • Little to no downtime after treatment
  • Fewer risks

Disadvantages of CoolSculpting®

  • Requires multiple treatments
  • Takes longer to achieve your desired result
  • Results can be less dramatic than liposuction

To find out if liposuction or CoolSculpting® is right for you, contact us for more information or to schedule a consultation. Harold E. Beam, MD Plastic Surgery is located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, serving residents of Glastonbury, New Britain, Hartford and surrounding areas.

Enhancing the Contours of Your Body with Liposuction

 

Some stubborn areas of fat like love handles, thighs, abdomen, back and flanks can be hard to lose, even with a strict diet and exercise routine. If you’ve been struggling with localized pockets of fat that won’t respond to diet and exercise, liposuction could be the solution.

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction in Glastonbury, CTLiposuction slims and reshapes these targeted areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits, giving you the body contours you desire.

One of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S., liposuction can help you reshape your body. It is an effective way to remove areas of excess fat on the body that diet and exercise simply will not solve. Liposuction gives you the body you want so you can feel more confident.

Dr. Beam uses tumescent liposuction to deliver optimal, lasting results. First, a lidocaine and epinephrine based solution is injected into the area to reduce pain and swelling. Then, tiny incisions are made where fat can be removed. A thin tube called a cannula is used to gently suction the fat from the body.

Tumescent liposuction benefits patients with a shorter recovery time than ever before and minimal scarring, making it one of the safest and most effective liposuction options.

Who Can Benefit from Liposuction?

Men and women alike have experienced great results by having unwanted fat pockets removed in this manner. Patients who are in generally good health and who are within 25 pounds of their ideal body weight are considered good candidates for this procedure.

Liposuction can be performed as a stand-alone procedure, or it can be combined with another procedure, such as a tummy tuck.

Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity and is not a replacement for diet and exercise.

The results of liposuction are long-lasting. They should continue as long as you control your weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Any significant weight gain can reverse your results so it is important to live a healthy, active life.

To find out if liposuction is right for you, contact us for more information or to schedule a consultation. Harold E. Beam, MD Plastic Surgery is located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, serving residents of Glastonbury, New Britain, Hartford and surrounding areas.

Liposuction: Gain Your Confidence Back This Holiday Season

Liposuction in Glastonbury, CTThe holiday season is when the effects of weight gain become all too obvious.  If you would like to look and feel your best for all the upcoming events on your social calendar, it may be time to consider liposuction. Liposuction performed by Dr. Harold E. Beam provides those in Glastonbury and the surrounding areas with a new outlook on life.

Why Choose Liposuction?

If you have met or are close to your weight loss goals after dieting, exercising and changing your life style, yet still have stubborn pockets of fat that do not seem to go away no matter how hard you try, you could notice the following benefits from undergoing liposuction:

  • Improved self-esteem – By eliminating problem areas through liposuction, you’ll feel more confident, and won’t be nearly as worried about throwing on that “little black dress.”
  • Better body proportions – Many trouble spots including the thighs, abdomen, and buttocks can be eliminated through liposuction, giving you better overall proportions. As a result, you are more likely to be satisfied with your shape.
  • Lowered fat production – Liposuction actually removes fat cells, which cannot be reproduced by your body once they are eliminated. Your remaining fat cells may increase in size, but should not return to the area from which they were originally removed but you still have to a healthy diet and exercise.

Liposuction and Exercise: Working Together to Ensure your Best Body

Liposuction is not intended to offset a healthy lifestyle, but rather to complement your diet and exercise efforts. If you are committed to working out and maintaining the right weight, you can notice some tremendous, long-term benefits from undergoing liposuction. It’s time to stop being frustrated at your lack of results and contact Dr. Beam today to schedule your consultation.

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