Male Liposuction in (With BodyBanking®)
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction (or lipo) is a classic surgical technique that helps people contour their bodies for a more athletic, lean appearance. Your doctor can apply this fat-removal procedure anywhere on the body where there is undesirable fat. Liposuction can eliminate unwanted fat from your waist, hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, knees, upper arms, cheeks, chin, or neck. Perhaps one of the most commonly targeted spots for liposuction in our male patients is the waist region – also known as a man’s “love handles.”
Liposuction currently remains the single most popular aesthetic surgery procedure in America. Typically, your surgeon will use liposuction to remove unwanted fat from areas that weren’t responsive to diet, weight lifting, and exercise routines. Getting liposuction offers men the opportunity to slim areas of the body while ensuring that these areas will not accumulate fat deposits at times in the future. Listed as Forbes’s go-to surgeon for men, Dr. Steinbrech is a certified surgeon specializing in male liposuction in Chicago – all using state-of-the-art methods.
How is Liposuction Performed?
The procedure for male patients starts with an injection of a saline, anesthetic, and adrenaline combination. This mixture will reduce bruising and bleeding while also making fat more collectible. In medical terms, this is known as either the “super-wet” or the “tumescent” technique, based on the fluid to the targeted fatty tissue ratio. After the solution has been put into the area, Dr. Steinbrech will use one of two specialized liposuction methods. These two methods are called suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) or ultrasonic-assisted lipectomy (UAL). Both methods make a tiny incision in a discreet part of the body.
SAL Lipo
In the case of SAL, a cannula (small tube) is inserted and moved back and forth beneath the skin. This breaks up the fat layer and helps suction it out quickly.
UAL Lipo
With UAL, ultrasonic energy is used to liquefy fat. This liquefaction breaks down the fat more smoothly before it is suctioned out with a cannula. This is a more tech-based approach. Depending on how much excess fat is being removed, liposuction could last anywhere from 1 to 5 hours in Dr. Steinbrech’s Chicago clinic.
Liposuction Recovery Time
Once your surgery is complete, Dr. Steinbrech may use drainage tubes, compression garments, and prescription antibiotics to facilitate your healing process. Male patients with liposuction around the abdomen or thighs are encouraged to walk and move as soon as possible. Many liposuction patients can return to work after a few days. More intense activities should be avoided for a month.
Transferring Fat with BodyBanking®
Partial results of liposuction are visible immediately. Most cases, improvement will continue as swelling subsides for the first three months after the surgery. It’s important to note that while liposuction has a particularly excellent success rate, fat can return. One of the biggest myths surgeons tell patients is that liposuction results are permanent. Without proper diet and exercise, fat can return. However, when you add BodyBanking® to your liposuction treatment, you can transfer that fat to more desirable areas (biceps, shoulders, etc.). Most male liposuction clients love their new look. (Please click the gallery to look at Dr. Steinbrech’s work on male liposuction patients throughout Chicago.)
Personalized Care for Men
For men interested in liposuction, finding a plastic surgeon who understands your aesthetic needs can be tough. No one knows this better than Dr. Steinbrech. During your consult, Dr. Steinbrech will take ample time to understand and listen to what each patient’s liposuction is for and to determine which technique to use to help them achieve their goal.
Liposuction Consultation for Men
Liposuction is generally a low-risk procedure. However, it can occur from time to time. To learn more about male liposuction in Chicago, please contact our clinic to book a consult with Dr. Steinbrech. Dr. Steinbrech is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Douglas S. Steinbrech, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon that specializes in male aesthetics. Dr. Steinbrech is certified by the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. 
