Liposuction

WHO IS A CANDIDATE

• If you have excess subcutaneous fat, which is resistant to diet and exercise.
• If you wish to change the contours of your body. Areas commonly treated with liposuction include: the anterior part of the neck (under the chin), upper arms and armpits, male chest/breasts, trunk, abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees, calves and ankles.
• Most patients of near normal weight that desire permanent contour changes. Patients who are of average weight with localized fat collections and healthy elastic skin are the best candidates for liposuction.
• Improved techniques in liposculpture have made it possible to remove larger volumes of fat in heavier people with localized deposits.

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INTENDED RESULTS

• A permanent improvement in the contour and proportion of the treated areas.
• A more flattering figure or physique, in or out of clothing.
  
  

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PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION

• Liposuction is most commonly performed in our accredited surgery center under general anesthesia. In some cases, when larger volumes are anticipated, surgery is done at the hospital with an overnight stay.
• During surgery, wetting solutions similar to natural body fluids are infused into the areas to be treated via small incisions. The incisions are most often hidden in natural, skin folds. A blunt-tipped instrument called a cannula is passed back and forth while vacumning out the fat.
• Depending on the areas to be treated, different other techniques may be employed such as ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty.

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RECUPERATION AND HEALING

• Following surgery, a firm elasticized garment is immediately applied in order to provide compression and reduce swelling and discoloration at the surgical site. The garment will have a hole in the crotch area so that it does not need to be removed for urination. For the first few days, the garment is to be left undisturbed. After that, it may be removed for laundering but should be worn almost constantly for at least 3 weeks in order to assist with skin contracture and swelling.
• Swelling and bruising are to be expected and will diminish at variable rates depending on the treated areas. Most patients' experience 2 weeks of perceptible swelling that gradually diminishes. Noticeable, positive results should be apparent at 3 weeks post -surgery but may continue to evolve for up to a year.
• Pain and discomfort varies greatly among patients. That said, most patients will need pain medications for the first 3 to 4 days. Continuing discomfort can last varying amounts of time and can usually be alleviated with Tylenol.
• Exercise may be resumed after 2 weeks. Normal day-to-day activities can be restarted after a few days depending on comfort level.

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OTHER OPTIONS

• Additional procedures that may enhance the result are: Abdominoplasty, Breast Reduction, Breast Lift, Breast Lift, Breast Augmentation, Thigh Lift or Buttock Lift.
  

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