Liposuction for 'Spare Tire'

This is a young man who had liposuction at our New York City practice on his abdomen and flanks to get rid of his "spare tire." He said he drank too much beer in college and had been unable to get rid of this diet-resistant fat with diet and exercise alone.

Patient Age: 22

Liposuction Technique:

Tumescent liposuction

Suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL)

Areas Treated:

Abdomen and flanks (aka "spare tire")

Volume Removed: Less than 2,200 cc

Recovery: Weekend

Anesthesia: Local anesthesia

Other Procedures: Laser Hair Removal (in the process)