Liposuction Basics

LiposuctionLiposuction is a relatively new procedure in medicine developed in the 1970's, but currently ranks as the #1 sought after cosmetic procedure over the past few years. What makes it so popular likely has to do with its ability to selectively slim almost any area to suction and remove fat from the subcutaneous fat layer located between the skin and muscle found on almost every area on the entire body.

Liposuction removes fat of specific areas of the body without a prolonger recovery. We count with a new technique which use local anesthesia eliminating the risk of complications that are associated with general anesthesia. This procedure is called Tumescent Liposuction and it minimizes the bruises and the risk of bleeding. The best part is that patients can return to their normal activity in 1-2 days.

If you are considering a Tummy Tuck, Tumescent liposuction is a good option when the primary problem is too much fat and the skin has good tone. When the fat is removed, the normal response of the skin is to contract. It is done through very small incisions and can have great results for the right person. Tumescent liposuction is much gentler, safer and has little downtime compared to traditional liposuction.

 

The most concern areas of liposuction include:

  • Abdomen

  • Thighs

  • Waist

  • Hip

  • Back

  • Arms

  • Neck

  • Check/Jowels

  • Breast

  • Buttocks

  • Pubic Mound

Liposuction Candidates

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Who is a good candidate depends on whether there is enough fat that can be removed as well as the general health of an individual. The best candidate for a liposuction is someone who has fat that have not responded to diet and exercise.

It is very important to mention that liposuction only removes small and localized fat. If you expect to have a drastic change in you appearance you will be disappointed, the perfect candidate for this procedure is a person with a healthy weight and who is only interested in recontouring their body

People that should not have a liposuction:

  • Pregnant woman
  • People with health problems
  • People who are taking blood thinning medication.  If the candidate wants a liposuction she/he must stop taking those medications before and after the surgery.
  • People who are allergic to lidocaine, which is the anesthesia that is used for this procedure.