Liposuction

More than 250,000 Americans underwent liposuction in 2019 to eliminate stubborn fat in common areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and “love handles.” This procedure is the second most popular plastic surgery in the U.S. and can safely and effectively help you achieve your goals for your body shape… Read Full Post

Hot chocolate, roasting chestnuts—and plastic surgery? The winter months in Kansas City mean extra layers, more days off, and more time spent indoors, which makes it an ideal time of the year to have plastic surgery. You can begin your journey to a new you in time for the new year. Whether you’re… Read Full Post

You've put in the work to lose weight and increase muscle tone by eating a healthy diet and maintaining regular exercise. Yet, your figure doesn't reflect your dedication. Your age, genetics, and a host of other factors may be holding you back. Whether it's stubborn fat or loose skin tissue, body… Read Full Post

Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that removes unwanted fat and reshapes your figure. However, it’s not a weight loss option or solution. The numbers on the scale won’t go down as much you may think, even though you’re thinner after liposuction. Our board-certified plastic surgeon explains… Read Full Post

Liposuction was the second most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States in 2017, and it is the ideal operation for patients who just need to reduce deposits of excess fat to get the body they want. Dr. Levi Young knows you deserve the best treatment possible when it comes to your… Read Full Post

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is designed to accomplish three things: remove excess skin tissues, reshape and contour the abdomen with liposuction, and tighten loose, stretched out abdominal wall muscles. Our plastic surgeon in Kansas City explains more about tummy tucks in the… Read Full Post

Following pregnancy, it is best to wait at least nine to twelve months before undergoing tummy tuck surgery. If you are nursing, it is best to wait for at least six months after your baby has transitioned entirely to solids before you choose to have abdominoplasty.  Board-certified Kansas City… Read Full Post

One of the most-asked questions we get when it comes to liposuction is if its results are permanent. The answer is fairly straightforward but there are some factors that can affect your results. In the video below, our board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Levi Young briefly explains the answer to… Read Full Post

In recent years, the plastic surgery industry has been on the rise. In the U.S., there was a two percent increase across all surgical and minimally-invasive procedures in 2017 from the year before. While breast augmentation has steadily been the number one surgical procedure for nearly a decade,… Read Full Post