Liposuction in San Antonio – A Solution to Stubborn Fat
A patient favorite for decades, liposuction continues to be one of the most effective methods for reducing areas of stubborn, hard-to-lose fat throughout the face and body. At Eterna Cosmetic Surgery, we offer safe and effective liposuction in San Antonio, Eagle Pass, and surrounding areas to meet the body-contouring needs of our patients. Dr. Hernandez performs fully personalized liposuction procedures to help her patients achieve the healthier, younger contours they want for their bodies.
How Can Liposuction Help You?
Dr. Hernandez recommends liposuction for anyone who has been unable to lose specific areas of problem fat despite having a healthy lifestyle. With age, men and women can develop problem areas—such as love handles, a double chin, or belly pooch—which often refuse to shrink even with a nutritious diet and regular exercise. Why? The cause is often the development of subcutaneous fat, the underlying layer that lies just beneath the skin, which creates a soft (rather than a toned and well-defined) appearance of the body. Unlike visceral fat, which surrounds the organs and is burned off with diet and exercise, subcutaneous fat often lingers behind.
Liposuction works to remove these stubborn fat cells that are holding you back from achieving your aesthetic goals. Dr. Hernandez will use liposuction surgery to artfully sculpt the contours of your face or body, resulting in a naturally slimmer appearance. This fat reduction surgery is best for patients who are close to or at their ideal weight, but are struggling to attain the well-toned and well-defined look they desire. It is not to be used as a substitute for a healthy lifestyle or a solution to obesity.
Liposuction can be used to reduce fat from various areas, including the face, neck and chin, chest, back, arms, flanks, abdomen, thighs, buttocks, etc.
Is Liposuction Surgery Right for Me?
Liposuction is a great body-sculpting option for patients who are unsatisfied with the results of diet and exercise. Patients who have had trouble achieving their body-contouring goals due to stubborn fat are ideal candidates. Candidates must be in good overall health with realistic goals.
Liposuction is often combined with other body-contouring procedures to achieve the ideal body shape. Candidates who are willing to follow a healthy lifestyle can enjoy the results for years to come.
What to Expect During a Consultation
Your consultation with Dr. Hernandez will start with a discussion of your goals and treatment areas. She will conduct a physical exam and evaluate your medical records.
Dr. Hernandez will then create a personalized liposuction plan and discuss the details with you. You can ask Dr. Hernandez any questions you may have about the treatment and she will be glad to answer them.
How Does the Liposuction Surgery Procedure Work?
Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that works by removing unwanted fat cells from beneath the skin. Dr. Hernandez will speak with you during a one-on-one consultation to create a personalized treatment plan based on your unique goals and body.
To perform the liposuction surgery procedure, Dr. Hernandez will make a small incision in the skin near the area of unwanted fat. A thin tube (cannula) attached to a surgical vacuum is inserted through the incision into the underlying fat. The cannula is then carefully maneuvered around the fat to break apart fat cells and permanently remove them from the body.
When performed by a professional cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Hernandez, liposuction can accomplish an even, well-balanced reduction of fat that will look as though it had been lost through natural means alone.
To perform liposuction, Dr. Hernandez will make a small incision in the skin near the area of unwanted fat. A thin tube (cannula) attached to a surgical vacuum is inserted through the incision into the underlying fat. The cannula is then carefully maneuvered around the fat to break apart fat cells and permanently remove them from the body. When performed by a professional cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Hernandez, liposuction can accomplish an even, well-balanced reduction of fat that will look as though it had been lost through natural means alone.
LIPOSUCTION RECOVERY & RESULTS
What Can I Expect From My Liposuction Results Week by Week?
Immediately after the procedure, you may notice swelling and bruising in the treated areas. This is completely normal and will subside over time. You’ll be wearing a compression garment to help with liposuction recovery and reduce swelling, so initial results won’t be fully visible yet.
In the first week, you’ll experience mild discomfort, swelling, and bruising. Your body is healing, and while you’ll notice some changes, the full contour won’t be clear yet. Most patients are able to return to light activities within a few days.
By the second and third week, swelling and bruising should start to diminish. You’ll see gradual improvements in the treated areas, but it’s still too early for final results. You should continue wearing your compression garment as directed by your surgeon.
At the one-month mark, you’ll notice more significant changes in your body contours. Swelling will have reduced considerably, and your new shape will start to become more apparent. You may be cleared to resume more strenuous activities.
Most patients see their full liposuction results after 3-6 months. By this time, swelling has completely subsided, revealing your newly sculpted body contours. Your skin will have adjusted to the new shape, and you’ll enjoy long-lasting results with proper diet and exercise.
VASER Liposuction
Liposuction has been a popular non-surgical body contouring treatment for years, and it is still one of the most effective techniques for eliminating stubborn fat from common problem areas once and for all. But with the advent of computerized VASER-assist, liposuction is now much gentler on the body and Dr. Hernandez has even more precise control as she performs the treatment. She can use VASERlipo to remove fat from almost anywhere on the body, including the lower face and neck, tailoring the procedure to match your desired outcome. VASERlipo is not a remedy for obesity, but a solution for those struggling to smooth away fat deposits with diet and exercise alone.
VASER Hi-Definition Liposuction
New and improved. Dramatically improved. That’s VASER Hi-Definition Liposuction. For 20 years, traditional liposuction has enabled women and men to achieve slimmer, smoother contours by getting rid of stubborn fat. Liposuction works, but it is also harsh. Now, patients at Eterna Cosmetic Surgery can take advantage of VASERlipo, an innovative alternative that is much gentler, but even more effective than traditional liposuction.
How Much Does Liposuction Cost?
The price of a liposuction procedure will vary from person to person. The chosen treatment areas and goals can affect the overall cost of the procedure.
Set Up a Consultation
To learn more about liposuction in San Antonio, visit Dr. Hernandez at Eterna Cosmetic Surgery. To arrange your appointment, contact us today.
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What Patients Have Said
Being semi-awake during the procedure was a bit strange at first, but the team made sure I was comfortable the entire time and consistently checked in to make sure I was okay. Their care and attentiveness truly stood out.
It’s almost been a year since my surgery, and I couldn’t be happier with the results—it looks amazing. I will definitely be going back in the future, and I’m even considering trying TruFlex next time.
The only mildly negative experience I had was when I asked about their facials. I was told they would follow up since their machine was being replaced with a newer model, but I never heard back. That said, it was a minor issue and didn’t take away from my overall positive experience.
Highly recommend!
