Sometimes, a healthy lifestyle isn’t enough to get rid of stubborn fat. Liposuction can help by removing it from specific areas and creating a sleeker, more balanced silhouette.
Dr. Kirk Brandow combines advanced surgical technique with an artistic eye to sculpt and refine your natural contours. Serving patients in Main Line Philadelphia and Somers Point, NJ, he tailors each liposuction procedure to achieve a shape that feels balanced and harmonious.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery that removes localized fat using a thin, hollow tube called a cannula. The procedure can improve contour in areas such as:
- Abdomen and waist
- Hips and flanks
- Thighs and knees
- Upper arms
- Neck and under the chin
- Upper back and bra line
It is not a weight-loss procedure but rather a way to fine-tune body shape.
How the Procedure Works
Liposuction is performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the areas being treated. Dr. Brandow makes small incisions in discreet locations, inserts the cannula, and uses controlled movements to break up and suction out fat cells.
Common techniques include:
- Tumescent liposuction – Fat is infused with a solution to minimize bleeding and ease removal
- Power-assisted liposuction (PAL) – Uses a vibrating cannula for efficient fat removal in larger or denser areas
Recovery typically includes:
- Wearing a compression garment for several weeks
- Mild swelling and bruising that subsides over a few weeks
- Returning to light activities within a few days
- Avoiding strenuous activity for 3–4 weeks
Results become more visible as swelling goes down, with final contour taking shape over several months.
Who Is a Candidate for Liposuction?
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Have localized areas of excess fat that have not responded to lifestyle changes
- Are at or near a stable weight
- Have good skin elasticity for smooth contour after fat removal
- Are in good general health and have realistic expectations
Liposuction can be performed on its own or in combination with other body contouring procedures such as a tummy tuck or thigh lift.
Why Choose The Brandow Clinic for Liposuction?
With over 30 years of experience in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Kirk Brandow combines surgical skill with an artistic approach to sculpt the body in a way that looks natural. His focus is on creating results that enhance your proportions rather than dramatically altering them.
At The Brandow Clinic, you can expect:
- A personalized surgical plan based on your body’s unique shape
- Treatment in a private, state-certified surgical facility with board-certified anesthesiologists
- Strategic incision placement for minimal scarring
- Attentive aftercare to help you heal and maintain your results
Refine Your Shape and Boost Your Confidence
If stubborn fat is keeping you from achieving your ideal contour, liposuction may be the solution. Call (610) 617-7949 for our Main Line Philadelphia office or (609) 653-2220 for our Somers Point, NJ location to schedule your consultation.