West Jordan, Utah (UT) Liposuction, Abdominoplasty & Tummy Tuck by
Dr. M. Kirk Moore, M.D.
Dr. M. Kirk Moore Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

M. Kirk Moore, M.D. is a board certified plastic surgeon in West Jordan, Utah. At Dr. Moore's practice in the Salt Lake City area, we provide personal attention to every patient we treat. We see only one liposuction or body contouring patient at a time, scheduling appointments accordingly so that no one feels rushed or passed over. Our professional team members walk each patient through the entire process – from the initial plastic surgery consultation to the postoperative follow-up – to ensure that all questions are answered and all concerns are addressed. In addition, Dr. Moore has a soothing bedside manner that helps his patients to feel at ease and welcome.

Making the decision to have liposuction or body contouring surgery is a major one - it's in the same class as buying a new home, accepting a marriage proposal, or switching careers. There are so many things to consider: which procedure, whether to combine it with other plastic surgery procedures, which plastic surgeon, which facility, and when to have the procedure performed. After meeting Dr. Kirk Moore and his friendly, extensively trained plastic surgery staff, the decision will be an easy one.

Liposuction (or lipoplasty) is a body-sculpting procedure to remove fat that is unresponsive to dieting and exercising. This procedure can be applied to nearly any area of the body and is commonly used on multiple areas during an operation. Liposuction results in a slimmer and better proportioned figure. Liposuction is used effectively to reduce love handles, saddlebags, a double-chin, a bulge around the waistline, or other unsightly fatty deposits in order to develop a better shape and create a more beautiful body.

Liposuction is not a replacement for proper exercise and diet. Instead, liposuction is a reduction procedure for stubborn areas where fat accumulates. Used in combination with several areas of the body, liposuction can provide a well proportioned body appearance. Ideal surgical candidates are those already in good physical condition but having stubborn areas that do not respond to diet and exercise.

Liposuction can be done under general anesthesia with the patient asleep or under local anesthesia where the area is numbed and the patient remains awake. Through a tiny incision, a narrow tube or “cannula” is inserted and used to vacuum out the fatty tissue beneath the skin. The surgeon determines the amount of fat to be removed by massaging the skin and squeezing the tissue. After eliminating the excess fat, the incisions are closed by applying a compression dressing or bandage to the area in order to prevent bleeding, reduce swelling, and support the affected area.

There are several different types of liposuction procedures, such as tumescent or ultrasound liposuction, that have developed as a result of recent advancements in new technologies. Together the patient and the surgeon can discuss which method(s) are best during the initial consultation visit. Liposuction can last from thirty minutes to several hours depending upon the amount of fat to be removed. Liposuction surgery is an excellent procedure that can benefit those who want to remove unattractive fatty deposits.

New techniques allow for faster recovery from liposuction procedures. The length of the recovery will depend on how extensive of an operation the patient undergoes. Generally, post-operative instructions call for plenty of rest and limited movement in order to speed up the healing process and reduce the recovery time. A support garment will need to be worn for several weeks after the surgery, depending upon which area(s) are selected to utilize the liposuction procedure. Patients sometimes report minor pain associated with surgery which can be treated effectively with oral medication. While complications are rare, patients can minimize the risk for potential problems by carefully following the directions given after surgery.

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