Rockmore Plastic Surgery: Jeffrey Rockmore, MD
15 Old Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 328-3330
Fax: (518) 328-3337
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
We all have some areas of unwanted fat. For some, it’s the belly; for others, it’s the hips, thighs, or buttocks. This stubborn fat changes our contours and can show both in and out of clothing. For many of us, diet and exercise aren’t enough to address these trouble spots. Liposuction in Albany County with Latham, New York, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Rockmore can be the answer for people from Troy, Utica, Saratoga, and surrounding areas. This procedure is used to contour the body and remove unwanted fat for permanent, lasting results. This safe, effective procedure can give you the shape you’ve always wanted.
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The cost of liposuction at our Latham practice near Albany, NY, varies with the specifics of the surgery and individual patient factors. Patients receive a personalized price quote during their consultation with Dr. Rockmore. Visit our Pricing page for general price ranges.
Liposuction is not a weight-loss treatment; it works best when there are disproportionate areas of localized fat. It is best if your weight is stable prior to liposuction. The areas Dr. Rockmore treats most often include:
Though these are the most commonly treated areas, almost any area of unwanted fat can be reduced and sculpted. Multiple areas are often treated at one time.
When you meet with Dr. Rockmore, you’ll understand why men and women trust him with their plastic surgery results. His years of experience and refined aesthetic eye place him among the top plastic surgeons in the Capital Region.
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During liposuction, Dr. Rockmore inserts a small tube called a cannula beneath the skin and removes the unwanted fat by suction. Because weight gain is from the enlargement of the individual fat cells rather than an increase in the number of fat cells, the removal of the fat cells during liposuction creates permanent results. What used to be a problem area becomes balanced with the rest of the body and is no longer an area to be concealed.
Liposuction does rely on the skin to contract to fit a new slimmer form. Dr. Rockmore will assess the elasticity of your skin during your consultation to see if it will contribute to a good result. If your skin is lax, liposuction can be combined with a procedure that tightens the skin, such as a tummy tuck or a body lift.
The liposuction procedure has evolved over decades. Today there are enhancements that use advanced technology to make fat removal easier. Here is an overview of some of the types of liposuction.
Other forms of liposuction are continually being developed to improve the procedure and the results. Dr. Rockmore stays current with these advances to make the procedure as safe and efficient as possible and provide the most attractive results. He also offers an effective cellulite treatment for women called Avéli™ that can complement liposuction results by smoothing out these unsightly dimples.
If you have areas of fat you’d like to reduce and don’t want to have surgery, consider truSculpt iD®, which uses radiofrequency energy (RF) to melt fat without harming the skin and surrounding tissues. There is no downtime, but results take approximately 3 months to develop.
Dr. Rockmore often performs liposuction to enhance the results of other procedures, which commonly include:
The combination of liposuction with breast enhancement and tummy tuck surgery is called a mommy makeover because it helps women renew their bodies after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Dr. Rockmore performs liposuction in the surgery center near his office. This is a fully accredited center and has all of the safety equipment found in a major hospital. Liposuction is usually performed using general anesthesia provided by a board-certified anesthesiologist. When more limited areas are treated, liposuction can sometimes be done in our office under local anesthesia.
On the day of the procedure, you will meet with Dr. Rockmore and have an opportunity to ask any remaining questions. He will then plan your procedure by drawing on your body with a surgical marking pen. Afterward, you will be brought to the operating room to have your liposuction procedure.
When you awaken, you will rest in the recovery room for 1 to 2 hours until you are comfortable and ready to go home. You will need a friend or family member to drive you home and stay with you for the first night.
Following your procedure, you will have some swelling and bruising in the treated areas that may also extend to surrounding areas. It is important to walk around the house several times a day, starting immediately after surgery, but to keep your activity level low until cleared by Dr. Rockmore.
For the first couple of days after surgery, you may have some discomfort in treated areas that can be controlled with prescription medication.
You will need to avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, and bathing in a tub until cleared by Dr. Rockmore.
Although not used in all cases, a compression garment may be recommended after your procedure. If needed, the garment will be in place after your liposuction procedure; you will need to wear it for about a week. It is important to keep the garment flat and not let creases develop while it is on. You may remove the garment to shower and then replace it afterward.
Your recovery will depend on the extent of your specific procedure and the rate at which your body heals, but you can expect to return to regular activities as follows:
After a month, your swelling and bruising should subside and you should start to see your new shape. The skin will continue to tighten gradually over the next several months. Massaging the treated areas will help the recovery process. You will soon be able to buy new clothes and show off your improved figure.
“Great work, very thorough. My expectations, given the amount of fat in the areas of liposuction, was far less than the results. Dr. Rockmore did an excellent job and exceeded expectations. His personality, demeanor, professionalism and results are what I will base recommendations in the future on.”
-Real patient
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Liposuction patients come to our Latham, NY, practice from Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, and throughout eastern New York. Request a consultation using the contact form or call our office at (518) 328-3330 to schedule an appointment.
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