Awake liposuction removes stubborn pockets of fat using local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia, allowing you to remain awake and comfortable while avoiding many of the risks associated with traditional surgery. After the treatment area is numbed with tumescent anesthesia, a small cannula is inserted through tiny incisions to remove unwanted fat while gently sculpting natural body contours.
This procedure is especially beneficial after GLP-1 weight loss because some fat deposits often remain resistant despite healthy eating and regular exercise. Awake liposuction can improve contour in areas such as the abdomen, flanks, arms, thighs, back, and under the chin, and it can also complement skin-tightening procedures.
When skin has been stretched for an extended period, it may lose enough elasticity that it cannot contract on its own after weight loss. In these situations, awake skin excision removes excess skin under local anesthesia to create a firmer, smoother appearance.
Depending on your treatment plan, skin excision may address loose tissue on the abdomen, upper arms, thighs, or other areas affected by significant weight loss. Removing excess skin not only improves body proportions but may also reduce irritation, chafing, and hygiene concerns that can develop beneath skin folds.
Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening uses controlled thermal energy to heat deeper tissue layers beneath the skin. This heat stimulates collagen remodeling while encouraging existing collagen fibers to contract, gradually improving skin firmness and elasticity over time.
RF skin tightening is often ideal for individuals with mild to moderate skin laxity after GLP-1 weight loss who do not require extensive skin removal. Treatments may also be combined with awake liposuction to improve skin contraction following fat removal, helping create smoother, more refined contours throughout Milwaukee.
RF treatments are non-invasive and are walk-in walk-out with no downtime.
