Liposuction is not a procedure intended to address loose, excess, or redundant skin, so sculpting your body contours in the midst of existing skin laxity requires careful planning. While many patients focus on how much fat can be removed during liposuction, an equally important component is the condition of the skin after surgery as the body reacts to your newly reshaped contours. Common questions patients…

When it comes to making your desired physique a reality, there are two different types of fat that may be preventing you from achieving your goals. For patients who are within their ideal weight range and who lead a healthy lifestyle, there may still be fullness in the abdominal area causing the belly to bulge or hang outward. This may be due to fat surrounding…

While liposuction is a fat removal procedure, weight loss isn’t considered a primary goal of the body contouring surgery. The ultimate goal of liposuction is to resculpt the body rather than achieve weight loss; therefore, the best candidates are those who are already close to their ideal body weight, but have localized fat deposits that do not respond well to dieting and exercise. That said,…

Liposuction is an extremely popular cosmetic procedure that removes fat from specific areas of the body, such as the upper arms, abs, flanks, hips, thighs, and back, among other areas. Despite its popularity, the procedure is surrounded by many myths and misconceptions. Knowing how to separate fact from fiction with regard to liposuction can help you have realistic expectations and make informed decisions about the…

If you’re working towards a leaner, more sculpted physique, liposuction can be a highly effective complement to dieting and exercise. The procedure can smooth stubborn bulges of fat resistant to exercise and reshape virtually any area of the body, leaving behind sleeker, more toned contours. That said, the inevitable recovery period after liposuction can sometimes pose a concern for patients in Philadelphia who live an…

Liposuction is an excellent way to achieve a more toned, sculpted figure by removing stubborn pockets of fat. That said, it’s important to understand that not everyone is a good candidate for liposuction. Before moving forward with your procedure, Dr. Bottger — our Philadelphia-based plastic surgeon — will first evaluate your needs and medical history to make sure liposuction is the right treatment for you. …

If you’re thinking about liposuction to remove stubborn fat around the body, you’re not alone. In fact, liposuction has remained in the top five most frequently performed cosmetic procedures in the country for the last few years. This technique can be used to remove localized, exercise-resistant fat from virtually anywhere, allowing patients to reshape unflattering contours around their body. There’s a great deal of need-to-know…

A bra bulge can be a persistent concern for many women despite their commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Characterized by an accumulation of excess skin and/or fat protruding over the bra straps, a bra bulge commonly develops near the underarms or along the mid-back. These areas can be very difficult to target with exercise alone, often proving resistant to efforts in toning or slimming the…

Regardless of how often you exercise to strengthen the biceps, a hanging or “baggy” look in the upper arms may persist without improvement. This is often caused by reduced skin tone due to weight fluctuation, getting older, or genetic predisposition. With that in mind, a drooping arm shape may be unaffected by working out and living a healthy lifestyle. If dieting and exercise aren’t providing…

  Trying to get back in shape after having a child can feel impossible. With all the changes the body undergoes during pregnancy, extra fat in the arms, hips, and especially below the abdomen is a pretty universal concern. You may have heard of a “FUPA,” or a layer of fat above the pelvis known as the “fatty upper pubic area.” Much to the frustration…