Liposuction in Buffalo, NY

Dr. Shatkin has refined the technique to be considered Liposculpture. Liposuction or Liposculpture is an operation where localized areas of fat can be removed from areas that a patient desires improved contour. It is not uncommon for patients who are overweight to inquire with Dr. Shatkin during the consultation of the possibility of liposuction.

Liposuction in Buffalo, NY In most cases Dr. Shatkin and his staff will work with the individual to help them lose weight if necessary to allow them to be an ideal candidate for liposuction.

Liposuction is frequently used to contour the tummy, the love handles for men, or saddlebags for women. It can also be used for other areas of the body including the face, neck, arms and legs.

In Buffalo procedures such as Liposuction have been performed by Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. since 1989. Dr. Shatkin has refined the technique to be considered Liposculpture.

Liposuction or Liposculpture is an operation where localized areas of fat can be removed from areas that a patient desires improved contour. It is not uncommon for patients who are overweight to inquire with Dr. Shatkin during the consultation of the possibility of liposuction.

In most cases Dr. Shatkin and his staff will work with the individual to help them lose weight if necessary to allow them to be an ideal candidate for liposuction.

Liposuction is frequently used to contour the tummy, the love handles for men, or saddlebags for women. It can also be used for other areas of the body including the face, neck, arms and legs.

What You Should Know About Liposuction

Types of Liposuction

There are several types of liposuction that can be performed. I typically uses the tumescent technique for most patients. The tumescent technique involves infiltration of fluid in the areas to be treated. This allows the fat to be liquefied thus facilitating removal.

Some patients require the use of additional energies to remove fat such as ultrasonic liposuction. By using small cannula and keeping the fat removal in the deeper layer, the contours can be improved while limiting the risks of stiffness and irregularities.

360-Lipo is a technique used for circumferential body contouring of the torso. It is often performed along with a tummy tuck to tighten the core muscles as well as the skin.

Inability of dieting and exercise to improve the abdomen area.
Excessive accumulation of skin following weight loss.
Loss of skin elasticity or diastases (loose abdomen muscles) due to pregnancy.
The removal of unsightly skin and fat deposits as well as the proper alignment of the abdomen muscles to produce a more flattering look.

General Procedure

In most cases liposuction is performed under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation. I typically perform this in my office based surgery center at the Aesthetic Associates Centre.

The operation is performed by making several small, 1/4 inch incisions located in the area that fat removal is desired.

The operation is performed with passing a cannula, which essentially is like a stainless steel straw with small openings at the tip, removing the fat with light suction.

I use small cannulas and essentially sculpts the area for treatment during the procedure.

The fat can be transferred to other areas of the body where added volume is desired including breast and face.

Fat transfer to the buttock carries potential serious risks and I do not perform this.

Recovery Process

My patients will be required to rest at home following the procedure and elevate the areas that are treated as best as possible.

Compression garments will be used to allow for reduced swelling and bruising after the surgery and typically will be required to be worn for at least two weeks all the time and for most of the time for an additional two weeks.

Most patients can return to work within a few days provided the job is not too strenuous.

The patient will return to the office and see me or my staff the day after the surgery and then will be allowed to shower at home.

When patients follow instructions, healing is usually uneventful and without risks. Physical exercise can be resumed after 4 weeks following surgery.

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”Very professional, courteous office staff. Dr Shatkin and his APP Michelle are excellent. They are personable, confident in what they do and most of all made me feel comfortable during simple procedures and through my surgery. I highly recommend to anyone looking for something as simple as laser treatment, injectables or for any surgical procedure.”

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Meet Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. MD, FACS

Samuel Shatkin Jr., MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and performs all aspects of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in creating a customized approach to looking your best, which may include using multiple modalities which Dr. Shatkin refers to as ‘Combination Rejuvenation’. He has been in private practice in this field since completing his Plastic Surgery Training in 1989.

His major concentration is in the areas of Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery including Eyelift and Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Nasal Surgery, Body contouring and Mommy Makeover tummy and Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Laser Skin Resurfacing and Injectables.

He is the only Plastic Surgeon in the world to have received the coveted 5-Star Diamond Award from the American Association of Hospitality Sciences and to date, the only Medical Doctor to have received the coveted Buffalo-Niagara Business Ethics Award which he and his team received in 2017.

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