Liposuction in Long Island, NY

Most patients have some swelling and may have some bruising. The SmartLipo Triplex™ procedure causes significantly less swelling and bruising than traditional liposuction. Dr. Breitbart also provides you with a special homeopathic medicine to help reduce swelling and bruising. Bruising, if present, is usually gone within 1-2 weeks. Most swelling subsides within 4-6 weeks. Immediately after the procedure, you will notice a significant improvement in the appearance of the areas treated, and this improvement will be even more obvious as the swelling subsides over the next few weeks.

Dr. Breitbart performs the liposuction through tiny incisions usually placed within natural skin creases. As healing occurs, the scars are usually hardly visible or not visible at all.

Liposuction is usually performed under local anesthesia, or local anesthesia with sedation given by a board certified anesthesiologist. Dr. Breitbart can perform liposuction in his office surgery center, which is certified by the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).

Liposuction is usually performed under local anesthesia, or local anesthesia with sedation given by a board certified anesthesiologist. Dr. Breitbart can perform liposuction in his office surgery center, which is certified by the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).

Most patients are back to work and their usual activities in just a few days. Exercise and more strenuous activities can usually be resumed in 1-2 weeks.

Abdominal liposuction and tummy tuck can both improve the appearance of the abdomen. Liposuction removes excess fat from the abdomen to create attractive contours. Tummy tuck is more extensive, as it removes excess fat and skin and tightens separated or loose abdominal muscles.

Dr. Breitbart offers both procedures and can recommend the procedure that is best suited to your unique needs during a one-on-one consultation.

Liposuction is generally not recommended for individuals who are significantly overweight or who have loose, sagging skin. Candidates who smoke will be asked to reduce or quit prior to surgery, as smoking can increase the risk of complications during and after surgery.

Cellulite is caused by a combination of structural factors, including connective tissue bands, fat pockets and thinning skin. Dr. Breitbart primarily uses SmartLipo laser liposuction, which offers more effective liposuction, skin tightening and improvement of cellulite than traditional liposuction.

For patients with cellulite alone, Dr. Breitbart also offers Cellulaze. This laser treatment simultaneously addresses the connective tissue bands, fat and skin problems that contribute to cellulite, smoothing out the dimpled, puckered areas.

Yes, liposuction can be used to reduce unwanted fat under the chin and on the neck, in order to treat that “double chin.”

With his advanced training and skillset, Dr. Breitbart can adeptly remove excess fat to create slimmer, more elegant contours.

Yes. Liposuction can be used to remove fat tissue (but not glandular tissue) from the breasts and bra roll areas. Dr. Breitbart also uses liposuction to treat gynecomastia in some men whose breasts are out of proportion with the rest of their bodies due to excess fatty tissue.

Once fat cells are removed via liposuction, they cannot grow back. However, if you were to gain a significant amount of weight after surgery, you are more likely to get fat deposits in other areas, although the treated areas can also be affected. Dr. Breitbart recommends you continue to exercise and eat a healthy diet to prolong your results long-term. Many patients find renewed motivation to work out and eat right after surgery because they are inspired by their results.

Liposuction is a fat removal or fat reduction procedure whose purpose is to sculpt areas of your body by eliminating excess fat. While SmartLipo Triplex™ can stimulate skin tightening and remodeling for firmer skin in patients with mild skin laxity, it will not eliminate significant loose or sagging skin.

Similarly, lipo cannot eliminate cellulite because cellulite is located in your skin. The connective tissues in your skin contain fibrous bands, and cellulite forms when fat pushes up against these bands, forming the bulging and dimpling appearance of cellulite. Liposuction removes fat from the deep tissues, and while SmartLipo Triplex™ may provide some improvement, it is generally not a definitive cellulite cure. Cellulaze treatment is designed to reduce cellulite.

Yes, liposuction is often combined with other procedures such as a tummy tuck or breast surgery. Liposuction is included for patients interested in a Brazilian buttock lift because the fat is harvested from another area of the body with stubborn fat. Women who have had children will often combine breast surgery, liposuction and tummy tuck for a “mommy makeover.”

Liposuction is an elective cosmetic procedure, as are many plastic surgery procedures, and is not covered by health insurance. Our office can help you with financing options such as CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit.

There’s no evidence that liposuction increases your risk of complications during pregnancy. The fat cells removed via lipo are gone for good, but the remaining fat cells in the area can expand with weight gain. However, you will likely gain weight in other areas or more proportionately during pregnancy.

Yes, liposuction can remove unwanted fat from multiple areas. Most patients elect to have more than one area treated during their procedure. The number of treated areas depends on the indications for treatment and how much fat can be removed.