Home/Cosmetic Surgery For Women/Cosmetic Surgery For Men/Plastic Surgery After Massive
Weight Loss/Thermage®/Botox®/Skin Care/Injectable Skin Fillers/The Office
Privacy/Contact Us/Sitemap
Liposuction
(Liposculpture)
Is Liposuction Right
For Me?
Liposuction is most commonly recommended for men and women of normal
weight who simply want to improve their body contour.  The procedure can
produce excellent results for people who have deposits of excess fat that make
certain body areas appear disproportionately large.  Although liposuction is not a
treatment for obesity, it can permanently alter body proportion and is sometimes
the only way to eliminate fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise.

People of almost any age may undergo liposuction.  However, patients with good
skin elasticity will achieve the smoothest contour after fat is removed.  You may be
a good candidate for liposuction if you desire fat removal or contouring in any of
the following areas:

♦cheeks, chin and neck
♦upper arms
♦breast or chest area
♦back
♦abdomen and waist
♦hips and buttocks
♦thighs
♦inner knee
♦calves and ankles

Here are a few facts you should know about liposuction:

Liposuction can...
- be performed on several areas of the body at the same time or be done in
conjunction with other cosmetic surgery procedures, as long as you understand
that there is slightly overall increased risk (Dr. Behmand will discuss with you if
having multiple procedure is a reasonably safe option  in your particular case)
- be used to treat some cases of gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, which
occurs in both teenagers and adult men.

Liposuction cannot...
-be used as a substitute for dieting and exercise.
-effectively treat cellulite (a condition that gives skin a dimpled appearance).
-always be used safely in conjunction with certain medical conditions.  Those
include: diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease, and previous surgery near
the area to be contoured.  It's important to have a  more in-depth discussion with
Dr. Behmand regarding the associated risks if you have any of these medical
conditions or if you have previously had surgery in the areas of concern.
Next Question:
What should I expect from my consultation?
Return To Liposuction Home Page


1776 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Suite 108
Walnut Creek, California 94598
Tel: (925) 939-9200
1776 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Suite 108, Walnut Creek, California  94598
Telephone: (925) 939-9200  Facsimile: (925) 939-9205

Home/Cosmetic Surgery For Women/Cosmetic Surgery For Men/Plastic Surgery After Massive
Weight Loss/Thermage®/Botox®/Skin Care/Injectable Skin Fillers/The Office
Privacy/Contact Us/Sitemap