Liposuction

Liposuction can help you eliminate stubborn fat deposits that just won't go away, no matter how hard you try with diet and exercise. If you're in Houston, you can opt for this procedure to get a more toned and shaped body in areas like your tummy, thighs, buttocks, arms, and neck. Through Dr. Paul Fortes, this procedure is especially helpful if you're already at a healthy weight but are looking to get rid of specific areas of excess fat that seem resistant to traditional weight loss methods. Liposuction and Dr. Fortes can help you achieve your body goals without compromising your overall health and fitness routine.

The first step towards achieving your body contouring goals is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Fortes. During the consultation, Dr. Fortes will carefully evaluate your individual needs, discuss your desired outcomes, and explain the liposuction procedure in detail. He will also assess your overall health and medical history to ensure liposuction is a suitable option for you.

Dr. Fortes has performed thousands of Houston liposuction procedures using the latest techniques to ensure his patients are satisfied and safe. During liposuction (generally an outpatient procedure under general or local anesthesia), a small incision is made in the skin to insert a small hollow tube (or cannula) that helps remove excess fat from the body. Once the desired amount of fat is removed, the area is stitched and prepped for recovery. Sutures are removed after about one week, and patients can return to work in five to seven days. Depending on the details of your liposuction treatment, normal athletic activities can be resumed in about three weeks. Prospective patients must realize that liposuction is not a substitute for a weight loss program and is only recommended for those individuals of normal weight to slightly above normal weight who have excess pockets of fat that do not respond to diet or exercise.