Liposuction is a very common, popular procedure, designed for the permanent removal of subcutaneous fatty tissue from areas that do not respond to diet and exercise.

These areas include the hips ( saddle bags ), thighs ,abdomen (tummy & love handles ), knees, ankles, arms ( bingo arms ), face, and neck ( double chin ), chest (gynecomastia ).

also done for body sculpting - six pack abs , calf shaping

 

Who is a candidate?

 

People who:

Have localized collections of excess subcutaneous fat that is resistant to diet and exercise.

Want to change the contours of their bodies.

Are near their ideal weight and desire permanent contour changes.

Desire permanent improvement in contour abnormalities caused by excess fat.

Intended Result

An enhanced body contour is recognizable almost immediately, and will continue to improve as swelling subsides.

Results are permanent, but if you were to gain a large amount of weight you might experience rippling of the skin in the treated areas (depending on your skin's elasticity).

It is not a treatment for obesity.

If weight gain occurs following liposuction, the fat will be deposited in areas that have not been treated.

Procedure Description

The procedures are done on an outpatient basis.

General anesthesia is usually used for safety and comfort.

The surgeon makes small discreet incisions (less than ¼ inch long) in the areas to be treated, and a microcannula (3.0 millimeters in diameter) is inserted into the incision(s) (its other end is attached to a suction machine).

The procedure may take an hour or more, depending on how many areas are involved.

To maintain a margin of safety, there is a limit on how much fatty tissue can be removed at one time.

Recuperation and Healing

THE SAME DAY AFTER SURGERY YOU SHOULD BE UP AND WALKING AROUND.

• The patient usually goes home with a compression garment (or tape) covering the treated areas. Compression is advised for about a month, since it helps reduce swelling and helps you achieve the final result more quickly.
• You will be ready to return to office work in three to five days and more active employment in ten to fourteen days.
• Bruising and swelling usually subside in two or four weeks. The final result takes shape over two or three months.
• Avoid the sun until all bruising has subsided. A sunscreen should be used routinely; it is easy to get sunburned during recovery because of decreased sensation.
• A variety of factors can affect the outcome: physical condition, genetic makeup, diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol intake, and skin elasticity.