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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. Commonly involved areas
are the anterior part of the neck (under
the chin), upper arms, male chest/breasts,
trunk, abdomen, waist, hips, thighs,
inner knees, calves and ankles.
- The best candidates are near normal
weight and desire permanent contour changes.
- Improved techniques now allow larger
amounts of fat removal. Liposculpture
can be useful to heavier persons as well.
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.
PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION:
- The procedure is done on an outpatient
basis using total IV anesthesia for safety
and comfort.
- Fluid is infiltrated into the fat,
(Tumescent Technique).
- Small suction tubes (cannulas) are
inserted through very short incisions
placed in inconspicuous locations near
the fat deposits, and excess fat is removed.
RECUPERATION AND HEALING:
- The patient goes home with a compression
garment covering the treated areas. Compression
is advised for about a month as it helps
reduce swelling and helps you achieve
the final result more quickly. Once pain
and soreness decrease, it is frequently
more comfortable to wear a body shaped
Lycra garment or spandex exercise pants.
- Initial discomfort is easily controlled
with oral medication.
- Bruising and swelling usually subside
in 2-4 weeks. The final result takes
shape over 3-4 months.
OTHER OPTIONS
Additional procedures that
may enhance the result are Tummy Tuck
(Abdominoplasty), Breast Reduction, Breast
Lift, Breast Augmentation, Thigh Lift,
or Buttock Lift.
INSURANCE GUIDELINES
This procedure is
considered cosmetic and therefore is
not covered by insurance. The patient is
responsible for payment.
NOTE: The specific risks and the suitability
of this 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 can occur
occasionally. Major complications are
unusual.
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