The right amount, in the right places
The name Adipaucity brings together adipose, meaning fat, and paucity, meaning a small amount. Dr. Elariny coined it to describe a thoughtful relationship with fat: how much is present, where it sits, what it does and how it contributes to the shape you want.
A face can lose its softness when volume is lost. A hip contour may be a feature someone wants to preserve. The cushioning beneath us matters when we sit. These everyday examples explain why the consultation considers both the areas to reduce and the fullness to retain.
Fat has form and function
Adipose tissue stores energy, provides cushioning and insulation, and participates in metabolic signaling. Dr. Elariny’s background in biochemistry, molecular biology and adipose-tissue research informs his interest in those functions as well as its appearance.
Location matters. Subcutaneous fat lies beneath the skin and is the layer addressed by liposuction. Visceral fat lies deeper, around internal organs. The examination distinguishes these layers and considers the skin and abdominal wall before recommending a contour procedure.
Start with your proportions
Two people may point to the same area and want different changes. One person wants to preserve fuller hips while defining the waist. Another is bothered by a hip contour that projects beyond the thigh or by the way a waistband sits.
Those details guide the discussion. We consider the transition between the abdomen, waist, hips and thighs; existing asymmetry; skin quality; and the features you want to keep. Your own frame and priorities establish the reference point.
Match the treatment to the tissue
Localized fullness, hanging skin, abdominal-wall laxity and cellulite dimples raise different questions. Liposuction, skin removal, abdominal-wall repair and cellulite release each have a particular role. The examination establishes which findings contribute to your concern.
A useful plan identifies the areas included, what would remain, where scars would lie and whether treatments should be staged. It should also explain the recovery and the possibility of further treatment.
Your understanding shapes the decision
Bring examples of what bothers you and describe what a worthwhile change would mean in daily life. Ask how the recommendation follows from the examination. Consider alternatives, recovery, costs and meaningful risks before deciding.
A consultation can also help you assess a recommendation received elsewhere. Phone and video consultations offer a starting point for that conversation; an examination may still be needed to complete the assessment.
Focused information for your care
Adipaucity is the cosmetic surgery website of Pinnacle Surgical Group, PLLC. Our connected practices provide information about bariatric surgery and general surgery, including concerns that need a different type of evaluation.