Best Doctor In Miami For HD Liposuction
Dr. Max Polo: A Trusted Leader in Body Contouring
At Miami Plastic Surgery®, we're proud to have top plastic surgeons on our staff. Our surgeons have years of experience and have a patient-centered approach to care, so you can reach your ideal appearance. We are proud to have Dr. Max Polo on our staff to enhance natural beauty.
Dr. Polo has built a reputation as one of Miami's premier plastic surgeons. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Polo has the background and experience to perform aesthetic surgeries for the breasts and body. He has over 20 years of experience providing aesthetic facial surgeries and is also proficient in breast and body contouring procedures like breast lifts, liposuction, and tummy tucks.
Dr. Polo has published content across several peer-reviewed journals and completed many national presentations. He also dedicates time to educating medical students, fellows, and residents and serves as a voluntary clinical assistant professor. The American Burn Association honored him for outstanding research.
Real Patient Transformations
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction, or lipoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure used to remove unwanted fat from specific areas of the body. This procedure reshapes the body’s silhouette, creating subtle, natural-looking results. It is not an alternative to weight loss, but it does remove fat deposits from the body, which can result in temporary weight decreases.
Our doctors are specialists in the latest techniques, including Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction (UAL). HD liposuction is an advanced alternative to traditional liposuction, which includes the use of an endoscope to allow your provider to target specific pockets of stubborn body fat with minimal incisions and scarring. Also known as abdominal etching, this procedure allows for more precise sculpting for a toned and appealing look.
You can undergo liposuction in any part of your body, but some areas work better than others. For example, the abdomen, chin, arms, thighs, flanks, back, and buttocks can benefit from liposuction.
Our Approach: Customized Liposuction Techniques
Dr. Polo uses tailored approaches for each patient to ensure superior results. By leveraging advanced techniques and keeping your goals in mind, we can provide effective and safe treatments that produce results you love.
Advanced liposuction methods include:
- Tumescent:Â Tumescent liposuction involves injecting the designated area with a special fluid containing numbing medicine, salt water, and a substance to shrink blood vessels. The fluid causes the area to firm and swell, which makes it easier to remove the fat deposits. This technique can result in less bleeding and bruising and reduced pain with the numbing agent. This technique is suitable for most patients and body areas.
- Power-assisted (PAL):Â PAL utilizes a vibrating cannula to break up fat cells for easier removal. This technique is excellent for larger areas or spots on the body with tough, fibrous fat, such as in the back. This method allows providers to remove fat quickly and with less effort while causing less trauma to surrounding tissues.
- Laser-assisted (LAL):Â The LAL method requires a small laser fiber. Providers insert the fiber under the skin, and the laser energy melts the fat. Providers can then suction out the melted fat or allow the body to absorb it. This technique is ideal for small, delicate areas, like the neck or chin. Additionally, the laser heat may help tighten skin, making it a great method for patients with mild skin laxity.
- VASER:Â Ultrasound-assisted liposuction leverages ultrasound technology to target and break down fat cells. This method is very precise, allowing providers to target fat while sparing surrounding blood vessels and nerves. Patients wanting high-definition body sculpting or defined muscles may benefit from this technique.
What to Expect: From Consultation to Recovery
During your initial consultation, you will meet with Dr. Polo and the staff. Dr. Polo will review your previous surgeries, your medical history, medications you are presently taking, skin quality, and your overall physical and emotional health. Photographs may be taken for your medical record.
Dr. Polo will consider your goals to determine which technique will most benefit you and whether additional procedures will be necessary to achieve your desired results. He will also discuss topics like expected recovery time, possible risks, and any associated limitations. You will discuss costs and scheduling options with the doctor’s patient coordinator.
What Can I Expect During My Liposuction Recovery?
Full recovery from your liposuction procedure may take about six weeks. Your doctor may advise you to reserve the first 72 hours to rest, with a little walking around the house several times a day. No heavy lifting or engaging in activities that increase your heart rate. You'll wear a compression garment at that time to help soothe tenderness, reduce swelling, and inhibit fluid buildup in the surgical site. For this initial recovery period, you may need to take prescription pain medication to remain optimally comfortable.
Near the end of your first week of recovery, you should be much more mobile and comfortable. However, bruising and swelling will still be present, and you may still need to take special care of your incision sites. It remains important to be mindful of your activity level, even one to two weeks after your procedure.
About three to four weeks after liposuction, you may feel back to your normal self. Your swelling, soreness, and tenderness should be nearly gone, and you can begin to increase your physical activity a little at a time. You may be given full clearance for all of your normal activities around six weeks post-op.
Patients who elect for HD liposuction may enjoy faster healing because the procedure requires less incisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Can I Go Back to Work after Liposuction?
Every patient recovers at their own pace after plastic surgery, even liposuction. In general, we anticipate that you may be ready to return to work three to five days after your procedure. If you have very minor liposuction, it may take only a day or two for you to feel comfortable returning to work. Your doctor will discuss their recommendations based on the extent of your liposuction procedure, treatment area or areas, and the nature of your work. If your job is more physically strenuous, you may need to take one to two weeks off to allow your body to reach optimal recovery.
Book Your Consultation With Some of the Best Liposuction Doctors in Florida
At Miami Plastic Surgery®, we provide the treatments that meet your aesthetic and personal goals. We also make it easy to achieve your goals with flexible patient financing and payment plans. If you're considering liposuction with a board-certified surgeon, trust Dr. Polo to help. Book your consultation for your liposuction procedure in Miami by calling (305) 290-1717 or completing our online form.
