Who is a Candidate?
- If you have excess subcutaneous fat, with 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. Liposuction can be useful to heavier persons as well.
Intended Result
- 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 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
Recuperation & 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 2-4 weeks. The final result takes shape over 2-3 months.
Other Options
- Additional procedures that may enhance the result are Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), Breast Reduction, Breast Lift, Breast Augmentation, Thigh Lift, Buttock Lift.
Insurance Guidelines
This procedure is now 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 occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.