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Liposuction

Liposuction Defined

Liposuction is defined as the removal of fat from deposits beneath the skin using a hollow stainless steel tube (called a cannula) with the assistance of a powerful vacuum. Liposuction can be accomplished either with the use of general anesthesia, or with heavy IV sedation, or totally by local anesthesia. This web site considers both the benefits and the potential dangers of local anesthesia and of systemic anesthesia.

The "Art of Liposuction"

  • Liposuction is a medium of artistic expression that displays itself in
  • A practical application of scientific knowledge
  • The production of what is beautiful
  • Perfection of workmanship
  • Perpetual quest for improvement in technique
  • A skill attained through clinical experience
  • Making people feel happy about what they see in the mirror.

What will happen at the initial consultation?

During the initial consultation, you and your surgeon will discuss the changes you want to make in your appearance. He/she will explain the different options available to you, the procedure itself, and its risks and limitations. He/she will also explain the kind of anesthesia required, the surgical facility, and costs.

Your surgeon will begin with a complete medical history. He/she may also give you specific instructions preparing for surgery, including guidelines for eating and drinking, smoking, and taking or avoiding vitamins, supplements and medications. Routine laboratory tests may be required before surgery.

The Cost: Available upon request for the following: Abdomen, Arms, Thighs and Buttocks, Under Chin, Abdomen, Thigh and Buttocks.

Operation: will take around one to three hours.

Hospital stay : One night hospitalization 

 

 

Recovery

In less than a week after liposuction, most patients are able to move normally and even return to work with minimal discomfort. After a few weeks, most feel comfortable enough to remove their compression garment and begin their new lives with more contoured, appealing figures. Liposuction recovery time varies from patient to patient, but most return to normal after two weeks and experience optimal liposuction results over the next several months.

After liposuction, recovery time can last from days to months depending on the size of the treated area. In the majority of liposuction cases, recovery progresses to the point where the patient can continue with their normal life after one to two weeks, and a full recovery is made within a few months.

 

Benefits

Fat removal, whether through dieting or plastic surgery such as liposuction, can have beneficial effects on your overall health and well-being. Most doctors agree that weight loss is the best way to reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and even certain types of cancer. Although liposuction cannot be used to remove large quantities of fat, it can be used for removal of stubborn pockets of fat of 10 pounds or less that resist dieting and exercise.

Problem areas that are resistant to diet and exercise can often be dramatically improved through liposuction. The body smoothing and contouring available with liposuction can make an individual look and feel better by simple virtue of the fact that their clothes fit better. Plastic surgery patients who undergo liposuction may even find unexpected benefits of the procedure as they begin to partake in activities that they had previously shied away from because they were unhappy with their appearance.

 

Additional Information

Liposuction is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures because it offers safe, effective fat and cellulite removal and can easily be combined with other cosmetic surgery techniques. Some of the main liposuction benefits include improved health associated with fat loss, improved overall appearance, and the reduction in the appearance of cellulite.