Liposuction
Year after year, liposuction is one of the most popular procedures in
Cosmetic Surgery. The principle behind it is very easy to understand -
we all have local deposits of fat that can be quite stubborn and
unresponsive to our best efforts by diet and exercise. And there’s
nothing worse than regularly working out, eating sensibly and still
seeing that fat, just still sitting there. Liposuction allows a Plastic
Surgeon to sculpt those problem areas, removing the fat and getting the
area flatter or curving in the way it’s supposed to.
The Consultation
You will have a private, in-depth consultation with Dr. Back where he
will review with you everything you want and need to know. After an
examination, together you will discuss your goals and his
recommendations. All the details of the procedure will be reviewed and
you will also have ample time for questions. Typical “before &
after” photos as examples are on hand as a part of this process.
The Procedure
All modern liposuction is performed utilizing a local anesthetic (called
the “tumescent technique”). Depending on the extent of the problem and
other factors, general anesthesia might also be used. Small nicks are
made in the skin and sculpting instruments (called “cannula”) are used
which allow Dr. Back to simultaneously remove fat and reshape the areas.
The cannula come in a variety of types and sizes, but are usually
smaller than the diameter of a pen. As the new body shape begins to
appear, Dr. Back will compare one side to the other for symmetry and
refine and refinish the areas further until done. There are many special
forms of liposuction, such as Smartlipo laser liposuction and Vaser
ultrasonic liposuction which Dr. Back also uses - he’ll explain why
these might be appropriate for you.
The Recovery
The hidden, small nicks usually heal invisibly within days. Band-aids
are the only “dressing” needed for these after surgery. Most patients
will wear a postoperative garment for 3-4 weeks to help guide the skin
into its proper retracted contours and to minimize swelling and
bruising. Mild restrictions only and you should be able to see a
difference within a week, although the results will generally keep
improving for many weeks after your procedure.
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