Liposuction for Love Handles: Say Goodbye to Muffin Tops
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If you’ve struggled to get rid of excess fat around your waistline despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you're not alone. Love handles — sometimes referred to as a muffin top when spilling over the waistband of pants — are a common fat loss problem area for both men and women. At Accent on Body Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. James Fernau offers advanced liposuction techniques, including the SAFE approach, to help Pittsburgh, PA cosmetic surgery patients achieve a slimmer, more contoured shape and finally say goodbye to unwanted flank fat and midsection bulging.
What happens during liposuction?
Liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure designed to remove unwanted fat deposits from specific areas of the body, including the neck, back, abdomen, thighs, and waistline. During the procedure, a small cannula is used to break up and suction out fat cells, creating a smoother, more proportional appearance. Dr. Fernau utilizes the advanced SAFE liposuction technique, which stands for:
- Separation of fat cells from surrounding tissues
- Aspiration (removal) of the fat through suction
- Feathering in layers for even results
- Evening to ensure a natural, smooth contour
This approach minimizes bleeding and bruising while producing stunning outcomes.
Why can't I get rid of my love handles?
Muffin tops and love handles develop due to a variety of factors, including genetics and hormone changes. Because some of these are unavoidable, flank fat deposits can be incredibly stubborn, often resisting even the most dedicated efforts to reduce them through traditional methods like diet and exercise.
Can you get liposuction on love handles?
Because the midsection and surrounding areas are notoriously stubborn when it comes to holding onto stubborn fat, many patients turn to liposuction for a muffin top, love handles, and more.
How long is recovery after liposuction for love handles?
Liposuction recovery times will vary based on the size of the area being treated, the technique used, and other aspects of the procedure. On average, patients who undergo liposuction on their flanks or muffin tops can expect to resume light activity after a couple of weeks, though a full return to normal activities may take up to 4 – 6 weeks. Again, this can vary. Dr. Fernau understands patients' desires to resume their regular routines as quickly as is safely possible and is committed to offering multiple liposuction techniques that can help to reduce recovery times, including:
- Tumescent "Super-Wet" Liposuction
- Aqua Lipo
- HydraSolve®
Dr. Fernau will help you select the type of liposuction that suits your needs and goals during your initial consultation.
Will my muffin top go away after liposuction?
While liposuction can significantly reduce the volume of fat in a given treatment area, it is important to have realistic expectations for your results — which will depend on how much excess fat is present, your commitment to maintaining a stable weight after surgery, and more. With healthy habits, you can join the many men and women who have finally said goodbye to love handles and a muffin top.
Break up with your love handles with advanced liposuction in Pittsburgh, PA
If you're ready to say goodbye to love handles and hello to a slimmer, more contoured silhouette, take the first step by calling our friendly team at Accent on Body Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa to schedule a consultation with Pittsburgh, PA board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. James Fernau today.