Liposuction, or lipoplasty, offers permanent improvement to stubborn areas where diet and exercise are not enough to get rid of excess fat deposits. This woman was unhappy with the small pouch on her lower abdomen and wanted to learn more about how liposuction could improve this area. She consulted with Dr. Kress, and he explained that the abdomen is an area commonly treated with liposuction in Maryland to create a slimmer, better-proportioned body contour.

During surgery Dr. Kress uses the tumescent technique to keep his patients' post-operative recovery time to a minimum. During the initial stages of recovery, Dr. Kress recommends that his patients wear special supportive clothing for a full month to ensure the body finishes absorbing residual fat and achieves a more flattering contour. You may receive a prescription for pain medication to ensure your comfort during the first few days after recovery, but most of Dr. Kress' liposuction patients find that they feel fine using over-the-counter pain medication after that point.

In this patient's post-procedure photos you can see the conservative recontouring of this woman's abdomen through plastic surgery in Maryland, and she is happily enjoying her new, tighter-looking tummy. Her unwanted fat deposits have been removed, smoothing her abdominal area. Although any post-procedural swelling will continue to dissipate over the next few months, her body already looks slimmer and healthier, with more attractive, proportional contours.

Surgeon: Dr. Donald Kress
Patient Gender: Female