High-BMI Liposuction in Miami, FL

PH-1 Miami offers high-BMI liposuction, an advanced body contouring treatment for patients with BMIs over 30 who want to remove fat deposits. Using VASER technology, this specialized procedure eliminates larger volumes of fat from multiple areas, like the abdomen, thighs, and back. Our expert plastic surgeon, Dr. Zach, customizes each treatment plan to address the patient’s unique goals and anatomy. By eliminating excess fat, high-BMI liposuction can refine body contours and promote long-term health through weight loss.
PH-1 Miami offers high-BMI liposuction, an advanced body contouring treatment for patients with BMIs over 30 who want to remove fat deposits. Using VASER technology, this specialized procedure eliminates larger volumes of fat from multiple areas, like the abdomen, thighs, and back. Our expert plastic surgeon, Dr. Zach, customizes each treatment plan to address the patient’s unique goals and anatomy. By eliminating excess fat, high-BMI liposuction can refine body contours and promote long-term health through weight loss.

What Is High-BMI
Liposuction?

This specialized liposuction procedure is designed for patients with a BMI over 30 who have significant fat deposits. It involves using advanced technology and larger cannulas to remove more fat from the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, and back. The procedure time tends to be longer, often between 2 and 6 hours, depending on the number of treated areas. As with traditional liposuction, this technique utilizes suction to remove fat deposits while sculpting problem zones.

Dr. Zach uses ultrasonic-assisted VASER equipment to achieve perfect results and maximize safety. This approach allows the surgeon to liquefy body fat before removing it. The VASER device emits ultrasonic waves that break up cell membranes and make fat easier to extract. Dr. Zach combines VASER with tumescent liposuction by injecting a special solution that swells fatty tissues, making them “tumescent.”

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Preparation for High-BMI Liposuction

Preparation for high-BMI liposuction involves several key steps, beginning with an in-depth consultation with our surgeon. Dr. Zach. During the first meeting, he evaluates the patient’s medical history, current health, and overall body mass index to ensure the person is eligible for this operation. Dr. Zach also discusses the patient’s goals and may recommend additional procedures to achieve optimal results. Lab tests often accompany a thorough physical examination to assess underlying health risks.
The next step is providing preoperative instructions, including dietary guidelines, medications to avoid, and lifestyle adjustments, like quitting smoking, to promote healing. In some cases, patients may need to lose a small amount of weight before the surgery to ensure the safest outcome.
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High-BMI Liposuction Procedure

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Dr. Zach carefully highlights the target areas with a surgical marker, mapping out fat deposits to be removed. Precise markings ensure the best aesthetic results and help guide the surgeon during the procedure.
Dr. Zach may perform high-BMI liposuction under general anesthesia or only local numbing with sedation. In any case, the surgeon ensures the patient is comfortable and feels no pain.
A tumescent solution is injected into the fatty areas. It swells the tissues for easier fat removal, provides local anesthesia, and constricts blood vessels to minimize bleeding and bruising.
Tiny incisions are made in inconspicuous areas, such as the groin, belly button, or gluteal crease. These openings allow Dr. Zach to insert the cannula and suction out the fat. Incisions are kept as minimal as possible.
A VASER probe is inserted through the openings to break up fat deposits and make them easier to remove. The ultrasound energy selectively targets fat cells while keeping blood vessels, connective tissue, and nerves unaffected.
A cannula is inserted through the incisions to vacuum fat deposits from the deeper layers and bulges. This is repeated in all target areas until the desired reshaping is achieved. The surgeon may use cannulas of different sizes for precision.
Once adequate fat removal has been achieved, Dr. Zach carefully closes the small incisions using absorbable sutures. Steri-Strips or surgical tape may also be applied. Proper closure minimizes scarring and promotes healing of the target sites.

Add-On Procedure: Tummy Tuck Surgery

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, can be an excellent complementary procedure for high-BMI patients undergoing liposuction surgery. While VASER lipo effectively eliminates excess fat, it does not address loose skin left after the procedure. A tummy tuck removes this excess skin, tightens abdominal muscles, and creates a flatter belly. This combination approach is particularly beneficial for obese patients (BMI>30) who may have more pronounced skin laxity and muscle separation.

Recovery After High-BMI Liposuction

Week 1

The first week after high-BMI liposuction is focused on rest and healing. Patients are advised to get plenty of sleep and avoid strenuous activity. Swelling and bruising are common during this time. Pain medication and antibiotics may be prescribed to manage discomfort and prevent infection. Patients wear a compression garment to minimize swelling. A follow-up appointment after 7 days allows Dr. Zach to monitor recovery.
Patients can begin light activity during the second week while avoiding vigorous exercise. Pain and discomfort decrease substantially, but some soreness in the treated areas is expected. Patients can return to desk jobs or other sedentary activities after the first 1-2 weeks. The compression garment remains essential for managing symptoms.
In the third and fourth weeks, swelling decreases substantially. More vigorous activities can be resumed, but heavy lifting or strenuous exercise should still be avoided. Most residual bruising fades.
By six weeks, patients are healed enough to fully return to normal activities, including exercise. Some numbness in the treated areas may persist for several weeks but continues improving. Results from the liposuction procedure become visible as the final swelling resolves, which can take 3-6 months.

Candidates for High-BMI Liposuction

  • Body Mass Index Higher Than 30: Patients with a BMI over 30 are candidates for surgery. People in this range are classified as obese, indicating an excessive amount of body fat. High-BMI liposuction is highly effective for such patients.
  • Failed Attempts to Lose Weight: People who have tried but failed to lose weight through diet, exercise, or other methods are good candidates for this surgery. High-BMI liposuction offers an alternative solution by directly removing excess fat if lifestyle changes and weight loss programs have not provided results.
  • Localized Fat Deposits: Patients with specific areas of localized fat that are disproportionate to the rest of their body are also candidates for high-BMI liposuction. Even if overall body mass is high, removing these fat pockets from problem zones can improve shape and contours.
  • Realistic Expectations: Candidates must have realistic expectations about the procedure’s results. While liposuction can remove fat deposits and refine body contours, it should not be perceived as a primary weight reduction method. It is best if this surgery is combined with significant lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet, physical activities, and stress reduction techniques.

Benefits of High-BMI Liposuction

  • Lower Body Weight: High-BMI liposuction can eliminate large amounts of unwanted tissue from the abdomen, thighs, hips, and other places. Therefore, this surgical procedure immediately reduces overall body weight. Patients typically lose 10+ pounds during the procedure. The weight loss from liposuction may motivate people to continue healthy lifestyle changes.
  • Improved Body Contour: In addition to fat removal, high-BMI liposuction sculpts and recontours the body. It can eliminate fat bulges and irregularities that diet and exercise alone cannot fix. After high-BMI liposuction, patients enjoy smoother, more proportionate contours. Clothing fits better, and the body has a more athletic, toned appearance. The aesthetic improvements boost self-confidence.
  • Reduced Health Risks: Excess body fat increases the risk for certain medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and joint problems. By eliminating unwanted fat through liposuction, high-BMI patients can potentially reduce their risks for obesity-related diseases. Losing weight may also alleviate joint pain and improve mobility for some people. The procedure promotes better long-term health.

Cost of High-BMI Liposuction in Miami

The cost of high-BMI liposuction in Miami ranges from $3,000 to $10,000. The price depends on several factors and can only be determined during a personal consultation with Dr. Zach at PH-1 Miami. He evaluates each patient’s needs and goals to provide a customized treatment plan and price quote. Some crucial factors that will be considered include the number of target areas being treated, the amount of fat that needs removal, and the complexity of the procedure.
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What Makes Our High-BMI Liposuction Different From Others?

Dr. Zach’s expertise with high-BMI liposuction is higher than a typical board-certified plastic surgeon may offer. He specializes in body contouring and fat grafting procedures, including patients with high BMIs. With over 15 years of experience performing such liposuctions, Dr. Zach understands the intricacies and risks involved. He utilizes the latest techniques and technologies to maximize fat removal and minimize complications.
Dr. Zach also personalizes each treatment plan based on the patient’s unique anatomy and goals. His artistic eye helps him sculpt beautiful, natural-looking contours. Patients can feel confident they are in the hands of a true specialist who will help them achieve the slimmer figure they desire.
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