Liposuction in Knoxville, TN

Liposuction can be used on almost any area of your body. Commonly, liposuction is used on areas including:

• Thighs
• Buttock and hips
• Abdomen
• Back
• Arms
• Chest (for male breast reduction)
• Neck and face

During your initial consultation with Dr. Kleto, he will carefully evaluate your body and listen closely to your concerns. Together, you can determine what areas would benefit most from liposuction, and work to achieve the body you have always wanted.

Cellulite, wrinkles, and dimples cannot be removed with liposuction. Liposuction is used to remove deep layers of fat, which can actually cause superficial layers of cellulite to become more obvious. Dr. Kleto can discuss this with you during your initial consultation.

Men and women who choose to undergo liposuction from Dr. Kleto often find that the procedure changes their lives. You'll reap benefits, including:

• A better-balanced and more proportional figure
• A more toned and defined body
• Improved appearance in swimsuits and tight clothing
• Increased self-confidence

Generally speaking, the best liposuction candidates meet the following qualifications:

• In strong overall health
• Already at (or close to) their ideal weight
• Non-smokers (or willing to quit before the procedure)
• Good skin elasticity
• Realistic expectations

One of the most common misconceptions about liposuction is that it is a weight loss procedure. This is not true. It is not safe to remove large volumes of fat through liposuction. Instead, this procedure targets small pockets of fat that have not responded to diet and exercise efforts, improving the contours of your body in order to enhance the figure you have worked hard to achieve.

If you have a large amount of loose, excess skin in the stomach region, liposuction might not be right for you. A tummy tuck is usually recommended in order to remove hanging skin and tighten the remaining skin in the abdominal area. Additionally, if you are still overweight, you will need to wait until you have reached (or are close to) your target weight before undergoing liposuction.

Smokers will need to quit before the procedure and continue abstaining throughout the recovery process, since smoking can seriously interfere your body’s ability to heal and heighten your risk of surgical complications.

Recovery from liposuction is generally rapid. You should be able to return to work within a few days, and resume most normal activities within a few short weeks. Dr. Kleto will work with you during this time to assist with any swelling or pain you may experience, and also to let you know when it is safe to resume all of your normal activities.

There may be some bruising following liposuction. However, the medication injected into the fatty layer and compression garments after surgery can help minimize the bruising and swelling.

Dr. Kleto will supply you with compression garments to wear following your procedure. Wearing these garments will assist in keeping swelling down, and also in helping your skin conform to its new contour.

During the recovery period, you should continue to wear your compression garments. These will help reduce swelling and assist your body in maintaining its new contour and slimmer shape. In addition to compression garments, physical activities such as walking will help reduce swelling and discomfort.

To improve and maintain the look you achieve with liposuction, Dr. Kleto recommends adopting a healthy lifestyle. Getting plenty of exercise and eating a healthy diet will be very beneficial in extending the results of your procedure. It is also advised that you do not smoke, either during your recovery process or once you have healed. Smoking can make recovery more difficult and can lead to an inactive lifestyle.