One of the fastest growing procedures in all of cosmetic surgery is liposuction. Dr. Johnson is a pioneer in the use of ultrasonic assisted liposuction (UAL), which has made the procedure more effective than ever. Liposculpture will remove fat from specific areas such as the chin and neck, upper arms, abdomen, side and thigh.

While Dr. Johnson encourages approaching liposuction from a state of good health, diet and exercise, he can effectively remove stubborn areas of fat that won't respond in any other way. Through a very tiny incision, which can be concealed, Dr. Johnson will place a tube deep beneath the skin. With a combination of ultrasound energy and suction, Dr. Johnson can remove and sculpt fatty layers. The liposuction he performs at his Center is usually circumferential which will tailor the area front to back and avoid any irregularities. Afterwards a compression garment or girdle will help control swelling and provide comfort while the skin shrinks and the bruising resolves.

Although Dr. Johnson recommends that you be at your ideal weight, overweight patients who haven't reached their goals can benefit. Many have found a new willingness and ability to go on and lose weight. With the proper attention to liposculpture, results can be dramatic, saddlebags can disappear, hips and legs become thinner, stomachs flatter and the double chin can literally melt away. All this can usually be treated with a single procedure.