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Liposuction
Despite good health and a reasonable level of fitness, some people may still have
a body with disproportionate contours due to localized fat deposits. These areas
may be due to family traits rather than a lack of weight control or fitness.
Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat
deposits, improving your body contours and proportion, and ultimately enhancing
your self-image.
These techniques may be used to reduce localized fat deposits of the:
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Thighs
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Hips and buttocks
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Abdomen and waist
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Upper arms
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Back
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Inner knee
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Chest area
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Cheeks, chin and neck
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Calves and ankles
Procedural techniques:
There are three common variations to the procedure:
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Traditional liposuction is surgical suctioning of excess fat
deposits
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The tumescent or super-wet technique requires an infusion
of saline solution with adrenaline and possibly anesthetic prior to removal of excess
fat
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Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty uses ultrasonic energy to liquefy
excess fat prior to surgical suctioning
Your results:
Swelling should subside, bruising should fade and initial results may appear in
2-4 weeks. Final results could appear in 2-6 months. Significant weight gain can
cause recurrence of fatty deposits.
Liposuction
Also known as lipoplasty,
liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat
deposits, improving your body contours and proportion, and ultimately, enhancing your self-image.
Enhancing your appearance with liposuction
Despite good health and a reasonable level of fitness, some people may still have
a body with disproportionate contours due to localized fat deposits. These areas
may be due to family traits rather than a lack of weight control or fitness.
Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat
deposits, improving your body contours and proportion, and ultimately, enhancing
your self-image.
Liposuction techniques may be used to reduce localized fat deposits of the:
·
Thighs
·
Hips and buttocks
·
Abdomen and waist
·
Upper arms
·
Back
·
Inner knee
·
Chest area
·
Cheeks, chin and neck
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Calves and ankles
In some cases, liposuction is performed alone, in other cases it is used with plastic
surgery procedures such as a facelift, breast reduction or a tummy tuck.
What it won’t do:
Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for proper diet and exercise.
It is also not an effective treatment for cellulite, the dimpled skin that typically
appears on the thighs, hips and buttocks, or loose saggy skin.
What to expect during your consultation
The success and safety of your liposuction procedure depends very much on your complete
candidness during your consultation. You’ll be asked a number of questions about
your health, desires and lifestyle.
Dr.
Feldman may also:
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Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health
conditions or risk factors
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Take photographs for your medical record
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Discuss your options and recommend a course of treatment
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Discuss likely outcomes of liposuction and any risks or potential
complications
Is
it right for me?
If you are bothered by excess fat deposits - located anywhere on your body - that
don’t respond to diet or exercise, liposuction may be right for you.
Ideal candidates for liposuction are:
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Adults within 30% of their ideal weight who have firm, elastic
skin and good muscle tone
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Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness
or medical conditions that can impair healing
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Non-smokers
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Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in
mind for body contouring
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