Liposuction in Nashville with Dr. Olivia MaDan
Unwanted fat can accumulate almost anywhere on the body.
Even with a healthy diet and regular exercise routine, many people still struggle with body fat that negatively impacts their confidence and self-image. Liposuction may be an ideal option to address these stubborn areas. This minimally invasive procedure can help you achieve the contour for which you’ve been working.
Liposuction in Nashville can help you reclaim your slim, toned physique and boost your self-esteem and confidence. At BEYOND Collective, Dr. Olivia MaDan and our compassionate all-female team are dedicated to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals and feel confident in your skin.
Are you interested in learning how liposuction can enhance your figure and renew your confidence? Contact us at (615) 327-0303 or request your consultation to begin your body contouring journey today! We are located in Nashville, TN, and proudly serve patients from the Nashville and Murfreesboro areas.
At A Glance:
Liposuction
- Anesthesia: General
- Procedure Time: 1 to 4 hours
- Recovery Time: 5 to 7 days
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is one of the most popular body contouring plastic surgery procedures in Nashville and nationwide. Liposuction addresses small areas of stubborn fat that have not responded to dietary changes or exercise. Typically, there is no excess skin or tissue laxity. Liposuction can be an effective procedure for women and men when combined with other skin removal and body contouring procedures like a tummy tuck, breast lift, or gynecomastia procedures.
During liposuction surgery, Dr. MaDan creates small incisions in the skin to access the stubborn fat. These incisions are typically the size of your small fingernail–about 1-2 mm in length. The tumescent solution, which is a mixture of IV saline, lidocaine, and epinephrine, is infiltrated throughout the treatment area for pain control and to minimize bleeding. A hollow suction tube called a cannula is inserted through the small incisions to remove the fat and fluid.
At BEYOND Collective, Dr. MaDan utilizes various liposuction techniques to ensure optimal results after fat reduction. Suction-assisted, power-assisted, and VASER ultrasound-assisted liposuction are the types of liposuction techniques offered by Dr. MaDan. Usually, a 5 – 10% skin tightening effect can be appreciated after these techniques, likely due to scar re-distribution. Sometimes, a patient with poor skin quality may have loose or excess skin after liposuction. For these patients, a cutting-edge radiofrequency energy device like Renuvion® (also known as J-Plasma) can be added to the procedure to produce up to a 60% skin-tightening effect. Patients with significant excess hanging skin will likely require skin removal with liposuction for optimal results.
Liposuction can enhance your shape and figure by addressing the small pockets of stubborn fat. The most common areas for liposuction include:
- Upper and lower abdomen
- Chest, accompanying gynecomastia surgery
- Underarms/Armpit or axilla, usually combined with breast surgery
- Chin/Neck, submental fat
- Flanks or love handles
- Mons/Pubic area
- Back, upper back, bra line
- Hips
- Thighs
- Arms
Liposuction is not for weight loss. In fact, the scale is unlikely to change after your liposuction procedure. The purpose is to sculpt and refine stubborn problem areas that have not responded to diet and exercise. As such, Dr. MaDan recommends her Nashville liposuction candidates should be without significant skin excess and within 5 – 10% of their ideal weight and BMI < 30 before surgery.
Accompanying Procedures
Liposuction procedures are uniquely tailored for each patient. Dr. MaDan offers many body contouring procedures customized to your anatomy, including:
Choosing Dr. Olivia MaDan and BEYOND as Your Nashville Liposuction Provider
At BEYOND Collective, we view patient care as an honor and a privilege. Our mission is to provide patients with a broad range of effective aesthetic treatments and procedures with proven results. As such, we explore countless options to empower our patients with the information necessary to make educated decisions about their aesthetic choices. We also strive to understand our patients’ goals and motivations to deliver outcomes that exceed their expectations and an outstanding experience from consultation, treatment, and beyond.
Dr. Olivia MaDan is one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, specializing in breast and body contouring surgeries. For Dr. MaDan, one of the most rewarding aspects of plastic surgery is helping her patients restore their self-image, identity, and confidence to improve their quality of life by resolving their most bothersome areas. She appreciates getting to know her patients and fostering meaningful connections.
When Dr. MaDan isn’t performing surgery, she enjoys projects that require her to work with her hands and engage her problem-solving skills. An avid sportswoman, Dr. MaDan participates in many sports like snowboarding, golf, fishing, and shooting sports. She also loves spending time with her two dogs, Blaze and Townes.
Your Liposuction Consultation
At BEYOND Collective, we understand that thorough patient consultations are essential to building a trusting relationship. During your consultation, Dr. MaDan aims to get to know you as a person—your family, hobbies, career, and day-to-day life—to understand your concerns and goals for your liposuction procedure. As one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, Dr. MaDan will discuss the areas that bother you most and review your liposuction options to help address those concerns.
For your comfort, your consultation with Dr. MaDan will begin fully clothed. Once you are ready for the physical assessment, Dr. MaDan will lead you to our welcoming examination rooms, where you’ll change into one of our hand-dyed robes to ensure your comfort. Following your physical assessment and discussion, Dr. MaDan will develop a liposuction plan that addresses your concerns using the safest, most effective techniques.
Am I an Ideal Candidate for Liposuction?
Candidates for Tennessee liposuction procedures are those who want to improve their self-image and enhance their appearance by reducing stubborn areas of excess fat. They are looking to reclaim their toned, more youthful physique.
Nashville liposuction candidates should:
- Be at a healthy, stable body weight, within 5 – 10 % of their goal weight
- Have a BMI < 30
- Good skin quality without excess or laxity
- Be in good overall health and living a healthy lifestyle
- Be a non-smoker or willing to quit all nicotine at least 6 weeks before and after surgery
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have no medical conditions that may impair healing
- Have a positive outlook and realistic goals for the procedure
- Understand the surgical risks, benefits, and alternatives
Meet Dr. Olivia MaDan
Nashville Plastic Surgeon &
Founder of BEYOND Collective
As one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, Dr. MaDan and her dedicated all-female team at BEYOND Collective understand that each patient has a unique motivation for choosing plastic surgery. Our experts strive to help you accomplish your aesthetic goals to restore your self-image and improve your quality of life. By delivering an outstanding experience with a personalized touch, Dr. MaDan and our compassionate staff want to exceed your expectations and empower you to feel more confident in your own skin.
Preparing for Liposuction
Before your Nashville liposuction surgery, it’s essential to be in good overall health. While Dr. MaDan will customize liposuction treatments for each patient, here is some general information to help you prepare.
Overview of Nashville Liposuction under General Anesthesia
On the night before surgery, don’t eat or drink anything after midnight. Take necessary medications with small sips of water. Avoid wearing makeup, lotions, or deodorants, and remove all jewelry. Wear comfortable, loose clothing that is easy to put on after your procedure.
Review your paperwork to ensure your surgery location and arrival time. At check-in, you may need to provide identification and emergency contact information.
On the day of your procedure, you’ll meet with Dr. MaDan and your anesthesia provider to review the details of your surgery and answer any final questions. Dr. MaDan will be with you the entire time while you are put to sleep.
Dr. MaDan will begin your liposuction procedure using the appropriate technique based on your anatomy and goals as discussed during your consultation. She will create very small incisions in areas that are easily concealed. Then, Dr. MaDan will add tumescent fluid (IV saline, lidocaine, epinephrine) to the treatment area. Afterward, she will insert a small suction tube called a cannula to remove the fluid and the fat.
Often, liposuction incisions are very small and do not require sutures. Dr. MaDan will cover the incisions with steri-strips that will remain in place until your first post-operative appointment.
Following your liposuction procedure, you will be dressed in a compression garment to minimize swelling and support the new contours.
The procedure may last 1 to 4 hours depending on the number of areas being treated and combination skin removal/contouring procedures performed at the same time.
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In-Office Liposuction Overview
Liposuction is commonly performed in our office surgical suite under local anesthesia. For in-office liposuction under local anesthesia, you can eat and drink normally on the morning of surgery. If you’re having a combination surgery under general anesthesia, avoid eating or drinking anything after midnight before your surgery. Necessary medications can be taken with a small sip of water. Avoid wearing makeup, lotions, deodorants, and be sure to remove all jewelry. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that is easy to put on after your procedure.
Please review your paperwork carefully to confirm your surgery location and arrival time. At check-in, you may need to provide identification and emergency contact information. Depending on the extent of the procedure, in-office liposuction typically takes one to two hours.
For in-office procedures, a local anesthetic will be injected to numb the area and control pain. In some cases, oral sedation may also be provided to help you relax.
Dr. MaDan will choose the appropriate liposuction technique based on your anatomy and aesthetic goals. Small incisions are made, and a thin tube called a cannula is inserted to remove excess fat and sculpt the area to your desired contours.
After the procedure, small incisions will be closed with stitches and covered with dressings. Dr. MaDan will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to help ensure a smooth recovery and optimal results.
Nashville Liposuction Recovery
How Soon Will I See My Nashville Liposuction Results?
Following liposuction procedures, patients often see immediate enhancements to their overall shape. However, it’s important to be prepared for swelling that may obscure the final outcome. Initial swelling is most severe in the first few days after surgery but greatly resolves within 2 weeks. Residual swelling may persist for another 1 to 2 months, with full results visible within 3+ months. The skin tightening effect is gradual and usually requires 3+ months for the final outcome. If additional energy like Renuvion is used with your liposuction, the resultant skin tightening and neocollagenesis requires 12 months for its full effect.
While liposuction creates very small scars, the scarring is most pronounced in the first few months as the incisions heal, forming a pinkish scar. It may take a year or more for the scar to mature and match your skin tone. The scar will never disappear entirely. Dr. MaDan will provide you with her medical-grade scar therapy regimen to optimize the appearance of your scars.
Lymphatic massage can be instrumental in your recovery after liposuction. Typically your first visit is within 3 to 5 days following your surgery. Ensure your lymphatic massage therapist has experience with post-operative liposuction treatments.
Following all post-operative instructions and maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine can help you maintain long-lasting Nashville liposuction results.
Partner with Nashville’s Premier Female Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Olivia MaDan
Transform your silhouette with one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, Dr. Olivia MaDan! As an expert in body contouring procedures, Dr. MaDan understands the excitement and challenges that accompany liposuction procedures. With her experienced team, Dr. MaDan strives to help you enhance your overall appearance to increase your confidence and body positivity.
Learn about liposuction near me options in Nashville by calling (615) 327-0303 or completing our online form to schedule your consultation today!
Nashville Liposuction FAQs
For at least 2 weeks after your liposuction procedure, avoid intense activities and heavy lifting of more than 10 lbs. These restrictions help to minimize bleeding risks, which can occur in the 2-week window after surgery if you are not compliant. Typically, it is acceptable to shower 48 to 72 hours after surgery. However, avoid swimming, soaking, or submerging your incisions for at least 2 weeks after your procedure.
While liposuction cannot stop gravity, aging, or genetics, results can be long-lasting by maintaining a stable weight through a nutritious diet and routine exercise. Liposuction permanently removes fat cells; however, it does not remove all fat cells from any treated area. If a person gains weight after liposuction, their fat cells do not multiply or increase in quantity. Instead, the remaining fat cells get larger, which may negatively affect their liposuction result. It is ideal to maintain your weight within 5 % of your weight at the time of surgery for long-lasting results.
Liposuction performed in one area does not cause fat growth in a different area. For example, liposuction performed on the abdomen does not cause fat growth in the arms. The fat cells removed during liposuction are permanently removed. Reducing fat cells in one area subsequently changes your body’s overall fat cell proportion/distribution. It is impossible to remove every single fat cell from a treatment area.
The remaining fat cells will respond to weight gain like any other fat cells—they will get larger (hypertrophy). With fewer fat cells in the area treated with liposuction, the untreated areas may appear larger, giving the illusion of fat growth in untreated areas.
Pain after liposuction varies for each individual. Liposuction in multiple areas at one time may cause a more painful recovery. Some patients describe the pain as like soreness after a tough workout. Some areas, like the inner thighs, are usually more sensitive than others.
Your post-procedure compression garment is essential to minimize swelling and provide support to the tissues while they are healing. Peak swelling usually occurs around 48 to 72 hours after surgery.
Medications for pain, muscle spasms, and inflammation are provided for you and can be very beneficial during your recovery. Bruising is also normal and will resolve with time. Homeopathic remedies, such as arnica and bromelain supplements, can be beneficial.
Sleeping positions after liposuction vary depending on the treatment area and patient comfort. For at least 6 weeks after surgery, you will be sleeping in your compression garment. The first few nights after surgery, it’s recommended to sleep on your back with your head elevated.
It’s important to expect drainage from your small liposuction incisions for the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery, so Dr. MaDan doesn’t recommend sleeping on your nicest sheets.
The primary difference between liposuction and a tummy tuck is skin removal. An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, removes excess skin and fat; liposuction only removes fat beneath the skin. Patients with loose, excess skin are more likely candidates for abdominoplasty with liposuction rather than liposuction alone. The ideal candidate for liposuction has tight skin without significant stretch marks and a small area of stubborn fat. After liposuction, there is a slight element of skin tightening, approximately 5 to 10%, which is likely due to scar distribution secondary to the use of the cannula.