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Body Surgery > Liposuction |
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Liposuction, also called lipoplasty or
suction-assisted lipectomy, removes
deposits of excess fat from specific
areas of your body or face and neck. For
example, it can help to slim your hips
and thighs, flatten your abdomen, or
reduce a double chin.
Liposuction is
particularly well suited for women and
men who are of relatively normal weight
but have isolated pockets of fat that
cause certain areas of the body to
appear disproportionate. These localized
fat deposits may sometimes be an
inherited trait and typically do not
respond to dieting or exercise.
Liposuction is often the only way to
eliminate them.
Tumescent liposuction involves
filling the area of concern with fluid
prior to suctioning. Ultrasonic
liposuction is a technique which heats
and vaporizes fat prior to its removal.
Liposuction can be performed for persons
of almost any age. However, the best
results are usually obtained if your
skin still has enough elasticity to
achieve a smooth contour following fat
removal. If skin is inelastic, as it is
in some older patients, it may not
reshape well and a skin tightening or
skin excision operation may be
necessary.
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Are You a Good
Candidate?
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- If you have excess subcutaneous
fat, which is resistant to diet and
exercise.
- If you wish to change the
contour of your body. Commonly
involved areas are the:
- Abdomen
- Thighs
- Hips
- Waist
- Inner Knees
- Trunk
- Male Chest
- Neck
- Chin
- Most patients are near normal
weight and desire permanent contour
changes.
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Intended Results
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- A permanent improvement in the
contour and proportion of the
treated area of concern.
- A more flattering figure or
physique, in or out of clothing.
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Procedure Description
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- The procedure is done on an
outpatient basis.
- General anesthesia is usually
used for safety and comfort.
- Small suction tubes (cannulas)
are inserted through very short
incisions placed in inconspicuous
locations near the fat deposit, and
excess fat is removed.
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Recuperation and
Healing
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- The patient goes home with a
compression garment covering the
treated areas. Compression is
advised for 4 to 6 weeks as it helps
reduce swelling and helps you to
achieve the final result more
quickly. Once pain and soreness
decrease, it is frequently more
comfortable to wear lycra or spandex
exercise pants or a store bought
girdle.
- Post Operative massage is often
used 1 to 2 weeks after surgery to
decrease swelling, bruising, and
promote healing.
- Bruising and swelling usually
resolve in 2 to 4 weeks. The final
result often takes shape over 2 to 3
months.
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Other Options
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Insurance Guidelines
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- This procedure is considered
cosmetic and is not covered by
insurance. The patient is
responsible for the full payment.
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Note
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- The specific risk and
suitability of the procedure for a
given individual can be determined
only at the time of consultation.
All surgical procedures have some
degree of risk. Minor complications
that do not affect the outcome occur
occasionally. Major complications
are unusual. Such possible
complications are best reviewed with
your plastic surgeon prior to
surgery.
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