A good candidate for liposuction is a person looking to improve their body contour. TIGHT LIPO changes the body contour by removing an unwanted pocket of fat and then creating a tightening effect but it is not a form of weight loss. Good skin tone and elasticity are required for the procedure. The tightening portion of the procedure can address a moderate degree of skin laxity and remove it unlike traditional liposuction techniques. Being in general good health and having reasonable expectations are important for any cosmetic surgery procedure.

The procedure can take between 1-3 hours depending on the number of areas treated. 

This can be discussed with your surgeon and the answer will depend on your goals and your health. Most importantly, you have all options available to you at JW Plastic Surgery which means that the safest choice for you will be selected. Many centers unable to use anesthesia try to sell “awake” liposuction simply because they cannot offer the other service. We will work with you to find a plan that is safe and meets your goals.  

TIGHT LIPO requires little recovery time. Many patients are able to have the surgery on a Thursday or Friday and return to work on Monday. There may be some discomfort or “soreness” in the areas that are treated but that usually resolves within a week of the procedure. You will be instructed to wear a compression garment after surgery. Expect to purchase another garment as your size will be reduced a few sizes as swelling resolving and the plasma tightening effect sets in.  After your procedure you will be given specific instructions with how to care for the areas post-surgery. 

TIGHT LIPO is commonly combined with other body and breast procedures. Combining TIGHT LIPO with a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is very popular as it can improve the results of the BBL by up to 30% due to the enhanced body contouring results. 

Traditional liposuction is an alternative to TIGHT LIPO and can be a good option for some patients that already have very tight toned skin areas. Additionally, there are some alternatives to liposuction such as UltraShape or Coolsculpting, but these procedures will not produce the same results as liposuction and cost almost as much. Liposuction is much more reliable and effective from our perspective.

JW Plastic Surgery offers patients 10 hospitals and 5 surgical centers to select from when booking their surgery. In some cases, your personal health history will mean that we will recommend a specific health setting that will best meet your needs. Most cosmetic patients decide to have surgery at the Ontario Street Operatory, our practice's Joint Commission-accredited facility, due to price and availability.

It can help with problem areas located in the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, hips, upper arms, flanks, knees, and chin that have not responded well to weight loss treatments. TIGHT LIPO is good for removing fat deposits and improving body contour on almost every part of the body.

The procedure does not completely remove cellulite as it focuses on the deeper layers of the skin and will not create a significant change on the superficial layers related to cellulite. Patients have reported that the tightening portion of the procedure does seem to reduce the appearance of cellulite. 

While many sell lotions and potions for cellulite, JW Plastic Surgery does not offer targeted cellulite treatments. There are several promising solutions on the horizon but we do not have enough data yet to feel comfortable offering the treatments. TIGHT LIPO, however, is not a complete cellulite solution. 

TIGHT LIPO produces permanent results as the fat deposits targeted are removed from the body. In order to maximize your results, patients should maintain or lose weight after the procedure. 

As with any surgery there is no risk-free procedure. The best way to minimize the risks of surgery is to select an appropriately trained surgeon who uses appropriate sedation in a certified, safe facility. Many practices offer in-office procedures with uncontrolled oral sedation. We do not do this because we do not think it is a safe option. Safety is our first priority at JW Plastic Surgery.

At JW Plastic Surgery, cosmetic surgery is done by Board-certified plastic surgeons and a dedicated anesthetist who manages your sedation. Our facility is Joint Commission-accredited and all procedures, regardless of the level of sedation used, are done in an operating room that is specifically designed for sterility and safety.