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LIPOSUCTION |
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IS LIPOSUCTION? |
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Liposuction
is a surgical procedure which removes excess fat with
a blunt cannula (instrument) using small incisions. |
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| WHAT
IS TUMESCENT LIPOSUCTION? |
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| Tumescent
anesthesia, which was made popular by dermatologic surgeons,
is a large amount of dilute anesthetic which is injected
locally into the areas to be treated. The patient is
not "put under." However, a patient may additionally
want a mild oral sedative or intramuscular injection
for comfort or relaxation during the procedure. Tumescent
anesthesia is widely recognized as being safe, because
it controls bleeding locally. |
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| WHO
IS A CANDIDATE FOR LIPOSUCTION? |
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A
good candidate for liposuction is someone who:
- has excess areas of fat that could not
be lost with a good diet and exercise program
- is not obese
- has good skin tone
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does not have major medical problems (such as diabetes, heart
or sever respiratory conditions, severe
blood pressure problems, a supressed immune system, history
of blood clots, bleeding disorders),
reactions to epinephrine, hernias or a history of abdominal
surgery/scars.
- has realistic expectations, and does not
feel like liposuction, or any other cosmetic procedure, will
change the events or the course
of their life
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| WHAT
AREAS ARE PERFORMED? |
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In
our office, we perform tumescent liposuctions for the:
- abdomen, waist, back
- hips, thighs, knees
- arms
- neck
- male breasts |
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| WHAT
IF I HAVE A LOT OF EXCESS SKIN? |
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may be better off having an abdominoplasty or a necklift, in
addition to liposuction. We do not perform these procedures,
but can refer you to plastic surgeons in our community who do. |
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| WHAT
ARE THE POSSIBLE RISKS? |
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| Tumescent
anesthesia has a proven track record of safety-so the risks
of bleeding, blood clots, and death are extremely rare. Complications
include, but are not limited to, seromas (fluid collections
that can be extracted), uneven areas (which may or may not respond
to touch-up procedures) and skin color changes. Infections have
been reported, but are rare. Scars are generally minimal since
the incisions are small. |
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| HOW
MANY DAYS DO I NEED TO TAKE OFF? |
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| Usually,
patients feel the most discomfort and fatigue in the first 48
hours post-op. For smaller areas, you might be able to go back
to work in 2 days. For larger areas, 4-7 days is advisable.
A compression garment will be worn for a varying length of time.
You will need someone to drive you home. |
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| IF
I AM INTERESTED IN THIS PROCEDURE, WHAT DO I DO NEXT? |
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| A
consultation is necessary. We are sorry, but we do not perform
free consultations. We spend a great deal of time getting to
know you, taking a history & physical, and explaining the
procedure in detail. If we feel you are a good surgical candidate,
we will order pre-operative tests and/or will ask you to receive
clearance from your primary care doctor if you have certain
medical conditions. |
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