procedure
Liposuction
Surgery
Procedure overview
Liposuction surgery removes areas of unwanted fat with a tube and a vacuum device. Liposuction techniques, including tumescent or super-wet, typically are performed after targeted fat cells are infused with a saline solution containing a local anesthetic and adrenalin to decrease blood loss. Benefits of this liposuction technique include increased safety, easier fat removal, as well as diminished postoperative discomfort. This also reduces post-operative bruising and swelling.
The most common locations for liposuction are the chin, cheeks, neck, and upper arms, the area above the breasts, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves, and ankles.
There are several techniques commonly used including the “Traditional Technique”, “Laser Technique,” and the “Ultrasonic Technique (UA).” The Traditional Technique utilizes a hollow tube to remove the fat and the Laser and Ultrasonic Technique utilizes laser or ultrasonic energy to dissolve that fat before it is removed. See your physician regarding which technique would be best for you.
Surgery takes approximately one to two hours.
General anesthesia can be used or intravenous sedation and local anesthesia are used.
Usually this is an inpatient procedure and the patient is discharged the following day.
Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness or burning sensations. Drainage of infiltration fluid through small skin incisions are common 24 - 48hrs after surgery.
Infection, asymmetry, rippling of the skin, pigmentation changes (hypo/hyper), injury to the skin, unsatisfactory results, fluid retention and/or excessive loss of blood and fluids.
The patient usually returns to work after five to fourteen days. More strenuous activity may be resumed after two to four weeks. Full recovery from swelling and bruising may take one to six months depending upon the amount of fat that is removed and the areas that were treated.
The effect is permanent and must be augmented with a sensible diet and consistent exercise.
Breast augmentation
Improves the size and appearance of the breasts by implanting saline or silicone breast implants.
Breast lift
Breast lift surgery, also called mastopexy, removes excess skin in and around the breast and improves breast shape.
Breast reduction
Reduces breast size and improves physical and emotional symptoms caused by very large breasts.
Tummy tuck
A procedure where excess fat and skin is removed and muscle is tightened to help flatten the abdomen.
Body contouring
Often required after major weight loss. Removes sagging skin & extra fat to improve shape and tone of underlying tissue.
Labioplasty
Reshapes a stretched or enlarged inner labia. Can be performed for cosmetic reasons, or to reduce vaginal discomfort.
Liposuction
Liposuction uses a suction technique to remove fat from, and shape (or improves the contour) of specific areas of the body.
Arm lift
A surgical procedure to reshape and provide improved contour to the upper arms and connecting area of chest wall.
