Liposuction
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A fit and well-proportioned body is often considered a symbol of health and vitality. If you are bothered by excess fat deposits, located anywhere on your face or body, that do not respond to diet or exercise, liposuction may be right for you.
WHAT IS LIPOSUCTION?
Liposuction, also called lipoplasty or suction lipectomy, is the surgical removal of localized or regional excess fatty tissue. There are three common variations to the procedure: first, traditional liposuction, simply defined as surgical suctioning of excess fat deposits; second, the tumescent technique that requires an infusion of saline solution, with added adrenaline and possibly anesthetic prior to removal of excess fat; third, ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), where ultrasonic energy is used to liquefy excess fat prior to surgical suctioning. These techniques may be used to reduce localized fat deposits of the cheeks, chin, neck, upper arms, breast or chest area, back, abdomen and waist, hips & buttocks, thighs, inner knees, or calves and ankles. Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for proper diet and exercise. It is also not an effective treatment for cellulite, the dimpled skin that typically appears on the thighs, hips, and buttocks. Liposuction can, however, permanently reshape body contours where excess fat deposits create areas that are disproportionately large in an otherwise balanced figure.
IS LIPOSUCTION RIGHT FOR ME?
Ideal candidates for liposuction are adults of any age within 30% of their ideal weight and with firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone. Good candidates are also healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing, are non-smokers, and are individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for body contouring. Special considerations may be necessary for individuals with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or previous surgery to the treatment area.
WHAT RESULTS SHOULD I EXPECT RIGHT AFTER SURGERY?
Once the procedure is completed, a compression garment or elastic bandages may cover treatment areas. Initial healing will include swelling, numbness, soreness, bruising, and discomfort that can be controlled with medication. Your surgeon will provide specific postoperative instructions, such as the use of garments, expected return to activiy and appropriate care of incisions, based on the technique and extent of your procedure. In general, a return to light, normal activity is possible as soon as you feel ready and is encouraged to prevent blood clots and other complications. Initial wound healing may take 5-10 days, at which time any sutures will be removed, if necessary. Healing will continue for several weeks as swelling continues to dissipate. Incision lines will improve over time. Continue to follow your surgeon's instructions and attend follow-up visits as scheduled. You will be encouraged to control your weight, as significant weight gain can reverse your results.
WHAT RESULTS SHOULD I EXPECT OVER TIME?
It may take several months for swelling to fully dissipate. As it does, your new contours and enhanced self-image should continue to develop. The fulfillment you feel from the initial results of liposuction should continue so long as you maintain your weight and practice a healthy lifestyle that includes eating well and regular physical activity.
The Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery has performed thousands of procedures over the past 10 years. Our surgeons, staff and on-site surgical facility are all certified and have received a customer satisfaction rating of 98% for overall satisfaction. (Among the highest in the nation). At The Center, every client is treated with care like a family member, both before and after surgery by our highly skilled team of surgeons and nursing staff. We are here to answer any questions you may have. We want you to have all the facts, to comfortably make an informed decision about the best way to restore or improve your appearance.
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