Liposuction

Dr. Krau performs liposuction to reduce localised adipose deposits across the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, back, and submental area, using precision cannula techniques to sculpt contours while preserving skin smoothness. The procedure is suited to patients at or near their target weight with good skin elasticity seeking to address specific diet-resistant fat pockets. Liposuction is frequently combined with abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) or performed as part of a mommy makeover or Brazilian butt lift in Dr. Krau's Miami practice.

Liposuction in Dr. Ary Krau's Miami practice is performed as a refined body contouring procedure, not simply fat removal. The distinction matters: effective liposuction requires the surgeon to understand the three-dimensional fat architecture of each treatment zone, anticipate the effect of skin retraction, and sculpt with an awareness of the contours that will emerge after swelling resolves and the soft tissue remodels over the following months. Dr. Krau employs tumescent liposuction technique — infiltration of a dilute saline solution with epinephrine and lidocaine into the targeted fat compartment prior to aspiration. The vasoconstriction from epinephrine substantially reduces operative blood loss, while the lidocaine contributes to post-operative analgesia. The tumescent fluid also hydraulically separates the fat cells from the fibrous septae, facilitating smoother extraction. Cannula selection is adapted to the treatment area: small-bore, multi-hole cannulas for the delicate submental and inner arm zones; medium cannulas for the flanks and medial thighs; and higher-volume instruments for the outer thighs and abdomen when large-volume liposuction is performed. In the abdomen, Dr. Krau addresses both the superficial and deep fat compartments with attention to preserving skin-surface smoothness and avoiding contour irregularities that can result from aggressive or uneven aspiration. High-definition liposuction techniques are available for patients seeking enhanced athletic muscular definition, in which selective superficial fat removal around anatomical landmarks such as the linea alba and rectus abdominis creates visible definition. Liposuction of the submental and neck region is frequently offered as a complement to facelift surgery, addressing submental fat accumulation to sharpen the cervicomental angle. In the context of a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), fat harvested via liposuction is processed and reinjected into the gluteal region — Dr. Krau's careful patient selection and surgical technique for this procedure prioritises patient safety. Recovery from liposuction involves wearing a compression garment for four to six weeks to support skin retraction and control swelling; final contour results are visible at three to six months.