Frequently Asked Questions

We do not recommend awake BBLs given the length of the procedure. However, we do recommend awake liposuction for isolated areas of the body such as arms, back, inner thighs, and outer thighs.

Awake liposuction is typically preferred by patients because of the quick recovery times (3-5 days) and lack of groggy-ness post-anesthesia.

Saddlebags are fat deposits located on the outer thigh below the hip. They cause a second bump below what should be the maximum of the buttock and create a flat, downward-angled crease below the buttock. Saddlebags are often hereditary. They can also be caused by increased estrogen production, especially during pregnancy.

At PH-1, we replace saddlebags with a smooth, natural aesthetic line using liposuction. This procedure is very short with immediate results and a short (1-2 day) recovery period.

Over time or after weight loss, skin loses elasticity and displays visible signs of sagging. J-Plasma is a tool that we pair with liposuction to immediately tighten the skin during surgery.

J-Plasma uses helium gas and radio frequency energy to create helium plasma. The helium plasma is injected into the underside of the skin (typically post liposuction) to immediately tighten the skin through heat and collagen production. Since helium is a cold gas, it simultaneously cools the treatment area, reducing thermal damage to surrounding tissues.