Liposuction has evolved a great deal over the past 7 years and it’s now an extremely safe procedure with minimal downtime.
The latest advances in liposuction have created the Tumescent LipoSculpture method, designed for a safer and more precise body sculpting procedure. By using only a local anesthetic, this procedure has virtually eliminated the downtime and high risks commonly associated with traditional liposuction. Plus, the procedure uses finer instruments for a more accurate and controlled sculpting. This highly precise procedure allows us to target specific areas with accuracy and control never before possible.
This is a complementary treatment for obesity that successfully removes 90% of the fat deposits from hips (saddlebags), buttocks, back of thighs, knees, legs, back of arms, and abdomen.
It can actually eliminate cellulite. The advantage of ultrasonic over conventional liposuction is that it removes a greater amount of fat.
Liposuction surgery has now become the most commonly performed operation in Plastic Surgery. This procedure is used to improve your figure in either one specific area, or in several areas. Modern liposculpture is a both a scientific procedure and an artistic one, incorporating a concern for the patient's well-being and health during and after surgery with a genuine artistic sculpting of tissues.
The Surgical Procedure
The procedure varies between 1 and 3 hours, depending upon how much work is to be done in various areas of the body. Liposuction is generally performed in an outpatient-operating suite. Incisions for the procedure are generally one quarter inch in length and are placed in inconspicuous skin folds with minimal or no shaving of hair. Modern liposculpture is nearly circumferential, rather than just in the problem areas.
What To Expect After Surgery
The initial week is the period during which any pain, swelling and bruising appear to be at their maximum. Between week one and week two, it is not uncommon to feel somewhat fatigued and during approximately the third week even mildly depressed.
Resumption Of Physical Activities
You will generally be able to begin resumption of your normal activities in three to six weeks. Patients are back to work in 3-6 days.
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