Best Foods to Eat After Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most popular surgeries requested.  Liposuction can positively change the appearance of your body by sculpting and contouring your figure, however it is not a weight loss solution, nor is it a substitute for diet and exercise.  The best candidates for liposuction have developed a healthy lifestyle prior to having surgery.

In order to realize the best results following liposuction, you must maintain a healthy lifestyle by continuing good eating habits and, if necessary, adopt new eating habits by making certain modifications in your diet.  These changes do not need to be extreme, just make sure your diet after surgery includes healthier choices over unhealthy eating.  The best rule of is to incorporate more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins into your diet and watch your sugars and simple carbohydrates and saturated fats. Keep your body hydrated with plenty of water and watch your portion sizes.   These simple strategies, along with your commitment to healthy living will allow you to keep looking your best following liposuction. 

Reshaping Your Curves for the Holiday Season

The holidays are a time of traditional music, frequent gatherings, decorations, and delicious food.  However, for many, the holiday season is a time where they feel uncomfortable and self-conscious about their body.  When diet and exercise seem to have little to no effect on holiday weight loss goals, it is easy to get disheartened.  Fortunately, there is another fat reducing, body contouring option to help you fit back into that holiday dress: liposuction.

What is liposuction?

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure where fat deposits under the skin are suctioned out using advanced equipment.  This procedure often focuses on eliminating fat in the arms, thighs, back, abdomen and hips.  Liposuction should not be seen as a weight loss alternative, but rather a cosmetic, aesthetic procedure to zap fat from “problem areas”.  Recovery time for this procedure is as little as two weeks.  Many individuals are choosing to get their lipo procedure done in late October or early November, so when it’s time for holiday parties, they are fully recovered.

‘Tis the season to feel confident in your body again!  Discover how with Body by Motoki liposuction procedures can help.

Top 2 Requested Plastic Surgery Procedures for Men

When we think of plastic surgery, we often don’t think of men having such procedures. But over the years, cosmetic surgery has become more popular among men. The procedures that are requested by men vary, and today we will show what the top two procedures done by Dr. Motoki are.

1.    Face or neck lift

Often times, as men (and women) age, the skin on the face or along the neck tends to become less elastic, causing it to fall. A face or neck lift is a common procedure for men because it reverses the aging changes.  In the procedure, sagging flesh around the cheekbones, jaw area, and neck are re-positioned to provide a more youthful appearance.

2.    Liposuction

The name speaks for itself. Men elect to have this procedure done to have the body reshaped and excess fat removed from certain areas of their body. In this procedure, the abdominal area can be shaped, as well as reducing the flanks, to provide a sleeker frame. It’s a safe surgery with a short recovery. The results from a liposuction procedure generally are noticed between six weeks and two months to observe the full effect of the reshaping.

Men, don’t wait to have the body, face or skin you’ve always wanted. Body by Motoki specializes in providing men with the best care possible.

Remove Excess Skin With Our Services

Losing weight can be a long and hard journey.  But once you have accomplished your weight loss goals, it all becomes worth the hard work.  After losing the weight, you probably want nothing more than to show off and enjoy your new body.  Unfortunately, after losing weight, you may still not look quite like you had envisioned.  This could be due to hanging skin that remains from the weight that has been lost.  This excess skin cannot be fixed with any amount of diet and exercise.  Surgical removal with a body contouring procedure is the only option.  There is a  combination of procedures that can be done to target areas like the abdomen, underarms, buttocks, chest, thighs, and hips.  If there are multiple areas that need to be addressed, the procedures may have to be done in stages.  To achieve the best results, it is important that candidates have achieved their target body weight before undergoing body contouring procedures.  Dr. Motoki is a board-certified surgeon in the Salt Lake area who offers years of experience in plastic surgery and body contouring procedures.   If you want to reveal the body you are hiding beneath that excess skin, then don’t wait another day and get your free consultation today.    

Get the Body Shape you Always Wanted

Exercise has many benefits, and I think most of us can agree that one of those benefits is losing weight and building muscle.  Unfortunately, however, sometimes despite our best efforts with working out and dieting, it can still be hard to focus on specific areas that continue to plague us.  Occasionally unwanted excess fat or skin is there to stay, and no amount of working out and watching what we eat will do the trick.  Putting in all of the hard work and not being able to reap the benefits you desire can be discouraging, but there are available solutions that can solve the problem.  Depending on the area and the issue, there are surgical options available for targeting the trouble areas that just won’t budge.  Liposuction, tummy tucks, and body contouring are all options that can provide you with the body shape you have always wanted.  The best way to know which procedure would be best for your specific situation is by seeking a consultation with an experienced surgeon who will be able to identify the best plan.  Dr. Motoki is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Salt Lake City has years of experience in helping women obtain the results they are seeking.  Call for a free consultation and see what is in store for you.

Reinvent Your Body in 2016 with Liposuction

                The New Year is almost here and it’s a great time to reinvent your body.  Liposuction can be a good way to get rid of pesky fat cells that won’t go away through regular exercise.  Some common areas for liposuction are the backs of the arms and legs.  It can also be applied to other areas of the body for better contouring and a more shapely appearance.  

                The surgeons at Body by Motoki are compassionate and friendly during all interactions.  Our philosophy is to treat you with the utmost respect before, during and after your procedure.  It is this type of experience that makes Dr. Motoki one of the most respected surgeons in the Wasatch Front.  Beyond his reputation for successful procedures, Dr. Motoki is a board certified plastic surgeon, which speaks to the safety of his work and knowledge in the field.  In fact, if you read our patient feedback, you’ll see that our practice has gotten rave reviews time and again from satisfied clients.  This philosophy is the foundation upon which we have built our organization.  From the time you walk through the door until you finish your recovery, there will be a friendly voice to help whenever needed.  

                We have done many successful liposuction procedures and look forward to serving you during your journey to a more contoured body.  Please see our website for current specials and scheduling information.

Liposuction could be the solution to help you fix those trouble spots

Are you working hard and eating right, but still have problem areas of your body that just keep the fat on?  The best way to get fat out of your body is a combination of diet and exercise.  How many people have tried different diets and types of exercise, but find that those troublesome spots just don’t show any improvement?

It’s not uncommon for people to have parts of their body that just don’t respond to exercise or diet.  This can be extremely frustrating and leave people feeling disheartened.  If this is the case for you, then liposuction might be the perfect solution.  This procedure removes excess fat from common problem areas such as the hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and upper arms.  It’s ideally suited for people who are close to being at their ideal weight, but just need a little help fixing certain areas.

Liposuction is a great choice for women who have recently had a baby and can’t seem to get rid of the last little bit of fat.  With a recovery time of as little as one week, this can be an easy and effective way to help you reach your goals and achieve your desired body and look.

Is cosmetic surgery a safe way to get your pre-motherhood body back?

Becoming a mother can be one of the greatest accomplishments in a woman’s life, and the blessings of childbirth and breastfeeding are countless.  While the end result of pregnancy is awesome, one thing every woman can agree with is that saggy breasts and a flabby abdomen are outcomes of pregnancy that are not so great.

Stretching, sagging, and loss of shape are all words that can come to mind when looking in the mirror following pregnancy and it can be discouraging.  Just remember that you are not alone and many women face the same challenges.  A growing number of moms out there are now turning to mommy makeovers as a solution for restoring their body back to its pre-pregnancy state.

While giving the body time to normalize, and implementing diet and exercise can help, there comes a time when it may be obvious that cosmetic surgery is the only answer for feeling and looking normal again.  Mommy makeovers consist of a combination of surgical procedures including breast augmentation, breast lifts, liposuction, and abdominoplasty.

Depending on where your body has taken the biggest hit, you may choose to undergo just one or possibly multiple surgical procedures.  Undergoing surgical treatment may seem overwhelming at first, but keep in mind that many mothers out there have been through the same experience and a mommy makeover was the answer and may just be the answer for you as well.