LIPOSUCTION
General Information
Body Parts: Buttock, hips, belly, interior part of thighs, interior part of knees, arms, double-chin, among other regions of the body
Recommended Age: After adolescence
Anesthesia: Local (in most cases) or epidural
Surgery time: On average, 1-2 hours
Clinic stay: Between 8 and 24 hours
Scar: Due to the small cut (less than one centimeter), the scar usually stays hidden under a natural fold
Post-operative: The bandage that protects the scar should be worn for the 24 hrs. Depending on the case it may necessary to use a special garment
Recuperation period: 5 days rest; a return to light physical exercise in 14 days
Results duration: Usually permanent when combined with exercise and a healthy diet
Who is a candidate for Liposuction?
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 and armpits, male chest/breasts, trunk, abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees, calves and ankles.
Most patients 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.
Description of Liposuction:
The procedures are 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 deposits, and excess fat is removed.
If very large volumes of fat are to be removed, we will probably ask you to donate one or two units of blood and take supplemental iron before surgery. Your own blood will be used as a transfusion at the end of surgery.
Recuperation from Liposuction and healing:
The patient goes home with a compression garment (or tape) 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 lycra or spandex exercise pants.
Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.
Bruising and swelling usually subside in 2 to 4 weeks. The final result takes shape over 2 to 3 months.
Other options for Liposuction:
Additional procedures that may enhance the result are Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty), Breast Reduction, Breast Lift, Breast Augmentation, Thigh Lift or Buttock Lift.
Insurance guidelines for Liposuction:
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. Major complications are rare.
