Overland Park, Kansas City, and Leawood Plastic Surgery – Liposuction and Tummy Tuck
Quinn Plastic Surgery offers two procedures for contouring patients’ figures: liposuction and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery. Our practice in Overland Park provides Kansas City, Leawood, and surrounding areas with liposuction and tummy tuck procedures that are customized to each patient’s needs. All procedures are performed by Dr. John Michael Quinn, a plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a versatile procedure that removes fat from a specific treatment area such as the hips, thighs, or abdomen. Contrary to popular belief, liposuction should not be used for weight loss, but it can be beneficial to patients of healthy weight who would like to spot-treat difficult areas that do not respond to diet or exercise. Please schedule a consultation at our practice in Overland Park near Kansas City to learn whether liposuction is appropriate for you.
This procedure is performed through a small incision that is made in the treatment area. Dr. Quinn inserts a metal tube, called a cannula, into this incision and uses it to gently suck away the excess fat cells within this area of the body. Once the appropriate amount of fat has been removed, Dr. Quinn closes the incision site.
Liposuction patients face a relatively short recovery period compared to most plastic surgery patients, but it may take some time for them to see their final results. As the body adjusts to its new shape, the skin may at first appear loose. For most patients with normal skin elasticity, this is temporary – the skin tightens around the new, slimmer figure, and the results are completely natural-looking. Because the incision involved in liposuction is usually very short and discreetly placed, it is entirely possible that no one will ever know that you had cosmetic surgery at all.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Genes, aging, pregnancy, and other factors can contribute to the development of a large fat deposit in a person’s abdomen. Whatever the cause, most people eventually decide that it’s time to get rid of the tummy – only to find that this stubborn area is unresponsive to diet and exercise. If you reside in or near Leawood or Kansas City, our Overland Park practice can provide tummy tuck surgery that will address this problem. This procedure removes this abdominal fat deposit and leaves a svelte contour behind, producing a remarkable improvement in the appearance of most patients.
In the tummy tuck procedure, Dr. Quinn makes an incision horizontally across the abdomen. This incision is made fairly low so that the resulting scar will be as discreet as possible. After the incision is made, Dr. Quinn removes the excess fat and skin from the abdomen and shapes a pleasing contour for the patient’s new figure. In addition, he tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall to enhance the patient’s new, toned appearance. He then closes and bandages the incision. During the recovery period, Dr. Quinn may request that the patient wear a compression garment to minimize swelling and speed the recovery process. For ideal results, tummy tuck surgery may be combined with other procedures, such as liposuction or breast augmentation.
Contact Our Overland Park Practice for Liposuction or Tummy Tuck Surgery
Our practice in Overland Park provides Kansas City, Leawood, and other areas with liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, and a host of other cosmetic procedures designed to enhance the appearance and confidence of our patients. Please contact our practice to schedule a consultation with our surgeon, Dr. John Michael Quinn.
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Please contact our Overland Park practice near Kansas City and Leawood for more liposuction or tummy tuck information.
Quinn Plastic Surgery Center
John Michael Quinn, M.D., F.A.C.S.
6920 W. 121st Street Suite #102
Overland Park, Kansas 66209
Ph: 913.492.3443
Toll Free: 888.492.3443