Liposuction in Fairfield County, Connecticut

Liposuction Works Best

FOR PATIENTS WHO ONLY WANT TO ADDRESS FAT

For those who are at or close to their ideal weight but want to address excess, hard to get rid of fat, and are interested in an effective way to remove that fat with liposuction Fairfield County plastic surgeon, Dr. Passaretti, offers this option. Because liposuction cannot help you lose a significant amount of weight, it is important to maintain realistic expectations and understand that liposuction is primarily used to help you achieve a more proportionate and slim silhouette.

If you have more extensive concerns, including loose skin, Dr. Passaretti may recommend other methods of surgical enhancement such as a tummy tuck during your consultation at our Fairfield County practice.

An Experience Well Worth the Investment

“Dr. Passaretti is amazing and he changed my life. I couldn’t be happier with how my tummy tuck and lipo of the midsection turned out."

- Nadia G.

HYDRODISSECTION LIPOSUCTION vs. ULTRASONIC LIPO

HYDRODISSECTION LIPOSUCTION

What is the Hydrodissection technique?

This is the state-of-the-art procedure that Dr. Passaretti offers in his practice. This technique involves instilling gently chilled fluid into the area being treated. This gentle water-based technique has several advantages:

1. The liquid used helps to fluidize the fat cells, making removal much more gentle.
2. The solution contains epinephrine or adrenaline, which helps to constrict blood vessels and minimize bruising and swelling.
3. The ability to very precisely control the fat removal allows for shaping and contouring that is not available with other lipo techniques.
4. Since the fluid is slightly chilled before being injected, it helps reduce and minimize swelling and speed up recovery. Think of it as having an ice pack applied throughout surgery!

How does it differ from other types of liposuction?

Other liposuction techniques that use lasers, heat, and extreme cold (CoolSculpting) can cause significant thermal injury to the tissue. This additional tissue damage prolongs healing and creates more postsurgical discomfort. Additionally, these techniques involve destroying fat cells before they are removed. The disadvantage of using lasers and thermal-based fat removal techniques is that they remove the surgeon’s ability to finally control and sculpt the treatment area. Think of it like trying to sculpt a block of ice. Lasers and other thermal methods are like trying to sculpt with a hairdryer. Fat can be removed, but it’s very hard to control the final shape.

Dr. Passaretti’s hydrodissection technique is more similar to using a chisel. He has direct and immediate feedback on the shape and contour being created, which allows for unparalleled control and precision to provide the best shape and contour.

The hydrodissection technique does have a downside: It is technically significantly more difficult for a surgeon to perform when compared with other methods. This is why choosing the right surgeon is essential and where experience really counts. Dr. Passaretti has been successfully performing this technique for over 20 years, giving his patients unparalleled contour and shaping. Where other methods that involve lasers and extreme cold or heat are generally performed in the medical spa setting or by non-board-certified practitioners, hydrodissection is reserved for the skilled hands of an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Trust your body and results with experience and skill.

Ultrasonic Liposuction

In many ways, this form of liposuction is similar to other treatments. In addition to eradicating unwanted fat, ultrasonic liposuction first liquefies the cells with powerful sound waves. In this state, they will be easier to remove. A downside of using this technique is that the cannula used is much larger than with other techniques, requiring larger incisions and creating more extensive scars. Additionally, the heat produced by the ultrasound can lead to some tissue damage, which may prolong recovery time and healing.