Body Contouring

Excess body fat and skin are unsightly and incredibly frustrating. Many people diet and exercise diligently, but still find themselves unable to achieve the body shape they want. By performing body contouring, including liposuction, Dr. Rhodes helps his St. George and Las Vegas-area patients sculpt and tone their bodies, removing stubborn body fat and excess skin to reveal a trimmer, healthier figure beneath.

Liposuction

Liposuction is a popular body contouring technique that allows Dr. Rhodes to precisely remove small amounts of excess fat. Dr. Rhodes performs liposuction because this technique minimizes complications and discomfort. Before operating, Dr. Rhodes injects a solution containing epinephrine and lidocaine into the area being treated. This solution minimizes discomfort and constricts the blood vessels to control surgical bleeding. Dr. Rhodes then inserts a suction tube through discreetly placed incisions, using it to break up and remove fat deposits along with the solution.

Though it is very popular on its own for body contouring, liposuction is also useful in many other applications. Serving St. George, Las Vegas, and surrounding communities, Dr. Rhodes makes use of liposuction in breast enhancement, tummy tuck, and total body lift, as well as in localized thigh and buttock lift procedures.

Thigh Lift

Thigh lift is a body contouring surgery designed to treat uncomfortable and unsightly excess fat and skin on the upper legs. Through an incision concealed on the inner thigh, Dr. Rhodes can remove extra skin, fat, and tissue. After a thigh lift, patients are able to wear shorts, swimsuits, and other revealing clothing with more confidence. Most thigh lift patients are able to return to work after about two weeks, but the final results sometimes take a few months to become visible.

Buttock Lift

The buttocks are another area where fat and skin often build up. Weight fluctuations and age take a toll on the backside, affecting its size and shape in ways that are difficult to address short of surgery. Advanced body contouring techniques allow Dr. Rhodes to perform a buttock lift, sculpting the backside to achieve a more attractive shape. If desired, Dr. Rhodes can also sometimes add size and shape to the backside using fat transplants.

Many buttock lift patients are unable to sit comfortably for a few weeks after surgery. It sometimes takes several months to recover fully from a buttock lift, but body contouring patients are almost always pleased with the results.