If stubborn fat bothers you in more than one area, you may wonder whether you need separate procedures for each area. The good news is that liposuction can often target multiple areas in a single procedure, allowing patients to achieve more balanced, comprehensive changes in body contour.
At his Northbrook practice, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Sisco combines technical expertise with an eye for proportion, scale, and shape when planning cosmetic procedures. He serves as Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at NorthShore University HealthSystem and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
Which Areas Can Be Treated Together?
Liposuction can remove localized pockets of fat from several areas of the body. Depending on your goals and anatomy, a treatment plan may include areas such as:
- Abdomen
- Flanks or love handles
- Back
- Hips
- Inner or outer thighs
- Upper arms
- Chin and neck
Treating neighboring areas together can be particularly helpful when the goal is to improve overall proportions. For example, addressing both the abdomen and flanks may create a smoother transition around the waist than treating either area alone.
Benefits of Treating Multiple Areas at Once
When it is safe and appropriate, combining treatment areas during one liposuction procedure may offer several advantages:
- More balanced contours: Treating surrounding areas together can create smoother, more proportional results.
- One surgical session: Multiple concerns may be addressed without scheduling separate procedures.
- One recovery period: Patients can recover from multiple treatment areas simultaneously.
- More comprehensive reshaping: Combining areas such as the abdomen, flanks, and back can improve the overall silhouette.
- Customized body sculpting: Your surgeon can consider how different areas relate to one another when developing your treatment plan.
- Added convenience: One procedure may mean fewer appointments and less overall disruption than multiple surgeries.
How Many Areas Can Be Treated at Once?
There is no set number of areas that can be safely treated in a single procedure. Your surgeon will consider the total amount of fat to be removed, the length of the surgery, your overall health, and whether any additional procedures are planned.
Treating more areas can also increase swelling, bruising, and soreness during recovery. A personalized plan helps balance your desired results with safety and a manageable recovery.
Refine Your Proportions With Liposuction in Northbrook, IL
Multi-area liposuction can help create smoother contours and more harmonious proportions with a single customized surgical plan. Call 847-504-2333 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mark Sisco and learn which treatment approach is right for you.
