LIPOSUCTION

PATIENT ASSESSMENT

• Individuals who have persistent deposits of fat in the "saddle-bag" areas, abdomen, knees, ankles, waist and under the chin. Both women and men.
• Men with enlarged breasts may be candidates.
• Computer imaging assists in discussing the desired results.

PROCEDURE

• The tumescent liposuction technique is commonly utilized first: a solution of saline and anesthetic is injected, making the area "tumescent," or swollen, to permit easier separation of fat from other tissue.
• The ultrasonic liposuction technique is often used in dense tissue areas: male chest, upper abdomen, love handles, hips, outer thighs and upper back.
• The ultrasonic liposuction technique is an adjunct to tumescent liposuction: the ultrasonic wand is used as an additional surgical tool for dense tissue areas.
• Procedure utilizes cannulas inserted through tiny incisions. The fat is removed with the use of suction.
  
  

RECOVERY FROM LIPOSUCTION

• Patient goes home with a snug dressing and elastic girdle over the treated area, which helps the skin conform smoothly to the shape of underlying tissue.
• There will be some postoperative discomfort for a few days, easily controlled by medication.
• Swelling and discoloration usually subside within three to six weeks.
  
  
  LIPOSUCTION'S INTENDED RESULT

Ultrasound waves actually liquefy fat in difficult areas for improved sculpting ability. The newest advancement in liposuction technology is the advent of the ultrasonic technique. Used in combination with the tumescent technique, the ultrasonic method actually "liquefies" the previously isolated fat via a titanium-sculpting rod, which
translates electrical energy into high frequency, fat-liquefying, "ultrasonic" sound. The ultrasonic technique is most useful on areas, which, up until now, were very difficult to treat: the male chest, upper abdomen, "love handles," back and other areas with dense tissue.