SmartLipo vs. Liposuction Surgery: Which One Should You Get?
Are you thinking about improving your appearance? Would you like to get rid of your excess body fat? If this is you, you might be interested in getting liposuction surgery. But before getting a procedure, it is first important that you know what to expect about the surgery and how it can benefit you later on.
One of the most important things you need to be answered is whether or not you are a good candidate for the surgery. Nowadays, liposuction is the most popular type of cosmetic surgery being performed on many. There are a lot of people who get the procedure done even if they are already physically fit. These people still struggle with stubborn fat accumulation that seems to never go away. If you are one of these people, then you can be a qualified candidate for liposuction surgery.
Liposuction is generally recommended for people who are physically fit, exercise regularly, and are not over 20 pounds overweight. The reason for this is because the procedure should not be used as a tool for weight loss. For overweight people that would really want to lose weight, it is recommended they lose the excess weight first before getting the surgery to get rid of the smaller fat deposits which do not respond to exercise and diet.
The most common body part where liposuction surgery is being performed is the certain body areas where stubborn fat deposits accumulate. These areas are usually the back of the knee, face, neck, thighs, and the underarms.
When getting the procedure, you should be aware that it requires a total anesthesia. But if a laser assisted liposuction surgery is preferred, an epidural or local anesthetic is required. Laser liposuction is a variety of the procedure. It is more popularly known as SmartLipo. This liposuction practice makes use of laser technology in order to remove fat cells from the small problem areas. The procedure makes use of a fine laser beam that blasts these fat cells in order to break down. After that, a liquid substance such as saline will be added to it so that the fat cells can easily be vacuumed out of your body.
If you are wondering whether or not you will notice results right away, the answer to this is no. When getting a traditional liposuction surgery procedure, there will not be a large difference for the next two to four weeks. But if you choose to get SmartLipo, there will be visible results within a week’s time.
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LIPOSUCTION FAQ CENTER… ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIPOSUCTION SURGERY. ARTICLE 1 OF 5
Liposuction Top 100 FAQ’s is provided to you Angelina Cooper an independent Cosmetic Surgery Consultant being sponsored by Cosmetic Harmony (CosmeticHarmony.com) – a medical tourism company that offers cosmetic surgery packages in Bogotá, Colombia for clients abroad. Cosmetic Harmony is pleased to provide you with an abundant amount of insight and information on Liposuction – including tips, suggestions, prices and recovery.
LIPOSUCTION SURGERY: PRIMARY QUESTIONS
1) What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery operation that helps sculpt the body by removing fat deposits from specific areas like the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, under chin, cheeks and neck. The fat is usually removed through a cannula (a hollow tube) and aspirator (a suction device). Liposuction is not a substitute for dieting and exercise, but it can remove stubborn areas of fat that do not respond to traditional weight loss methods.
2) On what areas of the body can Liposuction be done?
Common locations for Liposuction include: the under chin, cheeks, neck, upper arms, abdomen, lower back, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves and ankles.
3) How much weight can you lose with Liposuction/Liposculpture?
The scope of Liposuction (Lipoplasty) is not the loss of weight, but the remodeling of the body. In the US, it is generally carried out on two well-defined areas and not on the entire body. In Countries like Colombia where plastic surgeons are not so restricted by insurance companies, Liposuction of the entire body is a common practice.
4) What is the difference between Liposuction, Liposculpture and Lipoaspiration?
Liposuction and Liposculpture are quasi synonyms, although they do have some differences as shown below.
Liposuction: is the removal of medium to large amounts of contour fat to reduce the peaks and mounds that portray a heavy and sloppy appearance. These include areas such as below the chin, upper arms, outer breasts, lower abdomen, flanks, hips, and thighs. Liposculpture: is the removal of small to medium amounts of fat in rather normal to full areas to sharpen features, accentuate the muscles beneath and create a more cut appearance in the neck, lower cheeks, upper abdomen, outer buttocks, calves, and ankles. Some plastic surgeons refer to Liposculpture when the fat removed its use to refill sunken areas (Lipofilling or Lipostructure), to obtain a global remodeling of the areas to be treated.
5) What areas of the face and body are treatable with Liposuction?
Liposuction works best for areas of the face and body with stubborn fat deposits resistant to overall weight loss, such as the infamous “love handles.” The thighs, abdomen, buttocks, flanks, hips, upper arms, chin, jowels, and neck generally respond well. Liposuction can be performed consecutively on many different sites; in fact, many patients choose to have several body parts treated during the same day. Men and women may also choose Liposuction to reduce breast size (Gynocomastia), a procedure that results in less scarring than other types of plastic surgery.
6) Who are good candidates for Liposuction surgery?
These procedures are for anyone who cannot obtain the trim and properly contoured look with diet and exercise, possess good skin elasticity and are not looking to lose large volumes of weight. Patients who exceed their body weight by 30%-50% may only be candidates for limited fat removal because of safety concerns and should undergo these procedures in two or more stages. Patients who exceed their ideal weight well over 50% should seek other remedies for weight loss as an initial step and consult a physician experienced in weight management.
7) Is Liposculpture right for me?
If you’re thinking about Liposuction it is essential that you have realistic expectations about what the procedure can do for you. It’s important to understand that, while Liposuction can enhance your appearance and self-confidence, it won’t necessarily change your looks to match your ideal or those of others. So before you decide to have surgery, please think carefully about your expectations and do not hesitate to contact your plastic surgeon or Cosmetic Harmony for more information and a free consultation.
The best candidates for Liposuction are normal-weight people with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas. You should be physically healthy. Your age is not a major consideration; however, older patients may have diminished skin elasticity and may not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter skin.
Liposuction carries greater risk for individuals with medical problems such as diabetes, significant heart or lung disease, poor blood circulation, or those who have recently had surgery near the area to be contoured.
8) What do I need to know before undergoing Liposuction?
During an initial consultation your plastic surgeon will evaluated your health, assess the condition of your skin, and discuss the options that are best for you. Issues to be discussed in detail will include body contouring methods that are appropriate for your particular situation, the effectiveness and safety of the procedure, and your expectations. Once you have decided to undergo Liposuction, your plastic surgeon will give you the necessary information that you will need to prepare for the surgery.
9) I know there are different lipo procedures… But briefly, how is Liposuction performed?
In general, Liposuction procedures use small incisions in selected areas and with a high vacuum suction device attached to a small, stainless steel instrument called a cannula, remove fat cells. After the fat is removed, sutures (stitches) will be used to close the small incisions, followed by the application of a dressing and compression garment (girdle) to minimize the post-operative swelling.
10) What type of anesthesia is required when having Liposuction?
Various types of anesthesia can be used for Liposuction procedures. If a small of amount of fat is being removed from one or two areas, local anesthesia with a light sedative to make you feel drowsy and relaxed may be considered. When treating larger areas (3 or more), general anesthesia is typically used allowing you to be asleep during the procedure. Together, you and the surgeon will select the type of anesthesia that provides the safest and most effective level of comfort for your surgery. As a consideration, general anesthesia could be the better option as some patients feel a level of discomfort under local anesthesia.
11) What are the main risks and complications for Liposuction surgery?
Every surgical procedure has risks and Liposuction is no different, but the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons has recognized Liposuction as a safe and effective method of removing localized fat areas. The most common risks of Liposuction include infection, allergic reactions to anesthesia or to medications, friction burns, organ damage, fluid accumulation, blood clots, excessive fluid loss, and long healing time. The amount of fat being removed can increase the risks associated with Liposuction because more fat will require a prolonged surgery.
To minimize potential Liposuction side effects, risks, complications, or other problems, make sure you fully understand the procedures you wish to have done, and discuss your expectations and concerns with your physician. Minor Liposuction complications, problems, and general dissatisfaction can be minimized by fully understanding the risks and benefits associated with Liposuction and having realistic expectations. It is extremely important to choose a cosmetic surgeon who will clearly and thoroughly explain potential Liposuction side effects and risks. He or she should also have proper and extensive training, along with state-of-the-art facilities and a good standing in the field. Severe complications can be minimized by disclosing your entire medical history to your doctor and discussing all prescription and over-the-counter medications you take on a regular basis. Patients should be good candidates for Liposuction and fully understand what is involved in this procedure.
To maximize the success of Liposuction surgery and minimize the risk of complications, always follow your cosmetic surgeon’s instructions for surgical preparation and postoperative care. If you smoke, your cosmetic surgeon will advise you to stop two weeks prior to and following Liposuction surgery. You may also choose another avenue for fat removal. There are non-surgical Liposuction alternatives available to patients who are not good candidates for Liposuction or simply prefer other methods.
Possible Liposuction Problems
With any type of cosmetic surgery, including Liposuction, complications may arise, but they are rare. Some dangers of Liposuction include infection, a reaction to the anesthesia, blood clotting, and fluid loss. Less severe Liposuction risks include bruises and scars, a numbing of the skin, and moderate problems such as changes in skin pigmentation. Liposuction complications may include:
Infection Extended healing time Allergic reaction to medication or anesthesia Fat or blood clots – clots can migrate to the lungs and lead to death Excessive fluid loss – fluid loss can lead to shock and, in some cases, death Fluid accumulation – fluid must be drained Friction burns Damage to the skin or nerves Damage to vital organs
Dangers of Excessive Liposuction
The most common dangers of Liposuction include risks associated with removing too much fat from targeted areas at once, as well as having too much Liposuction performed in a single day. Excessive Liposuction can cause problems including dents, lumps, and sagging skin. In order to minimize surgical complications and the side effects of overexposure to anesthesia, patients should schedule multiple Liposuction procedures at least several days apart.
Minor Complications
Non-life-threatening Liposuction complications include bruising, scars, a lumpy appearance, sagging or discolored skin, focal skin necrosis, fainting after surgery, numbness, and non-lethal drug interactions. All Liposuction problems should be discussed with your doctor, as some may become serious if left untreated.
Severe Liposuction Complications
Severe complications associated with Liposuction are rare, but should be taken into consideration when deciding whether Liposuction is right for you. Severe complications include adverse reactions to anesthesia, cardiac arrest, cardiac arrhythmia, internal blood clots, excessive bleeding, severe drug interactions, and allergic reactions to medication, permanent nerve damage, seizures, and brain damage from anesthesia.
12) What can I expect after my Liposuction procedure?
In short, it’s normal to feel discomfort and to not look your best following surgery. Even though the newer techniques are believed to reduce post-operative discomforts, you may still experience some pain, burning, swelling, bleeding and temporary numbness that could last as long as one year. You will be wearing a snug elastic garment over the treated areas to control swelling and bruising immediately following your surgery. You may also experience some drainage from the incisions sites for two-to-five days following surgery. Pain can be controlled with medicates prescribed by your plastic surgeon, though you still may feel stiff and sore for several days.
13) Will I Have Scars From Liposuction?
Scars are a normal occurrence when incisions are made. Liposuction is no different since it involves incisions; however, the surgeon will carefully treat and place the small incisions in areas that are better concealed or in creases. Over time the scars from Liposuction will begin to fade until they are hardly noticeable. There will always be a hint of a scar remaining after Liposuction.
14) What is the average cost of Liposuction?
Liposuction is considered a cosmetic surgical procedure and will not be covered by insurance. Typically, Liposuction will cost an individual between USD ,000 for 2 small areas and as much as USD ,000 for 5 areas, but your Liposuction surgeon will have a more specific idea of the Liposuction cost after a consultation. On average, Liposuction in the U.S. costs ,000 per body area treated. Many patients are choosing to have cosmetic surgery procedures abroad to take advantage of the significantly reduced costs for Liposuction – while keeping the high standard quality and safety. To contact Cosmetic Harmony about Liposuction, please visit our website at www.cosmeticharmony.com.
15) Will the fat return after a Liposuction?
If the Liposuction patient gains weight the entire body will distribute the fat because the treated area no longer has the same capacity to store additional fat. This is caused because a large portion of fat cells were removed from the treated area.
16) How can I find a board certified plastic surgeon that has experience in Liposuction procedures?
We can help you find a qualified cosmetic surgeon in your area. Please visit our website at www.cosmeticharmony.com or contact us via contact@cosmeticharmony.com.
17) Will the doctor show me Liposuction before and after photos?
Yes. Most doctors will provide you with Liposuction / lipoplasty before and after pictures. You may also see before and after photos on Cosmetic Harmony’s online photo gallery at www.cosmeticharmony.com. There you will find many patients’ pictures and testimonials.
18) How will I be evaluated for Liposuction?
At a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, a patient will be evaluated if they are a likely candidate for Liposuction and whether it will benefit them. The surgeon will want to discuss the patient’s medical history, their physical health and well-being, and the goals the wish to attain through Liposuction. The more honest the Liposuction candidate is with the surgeon, the more likely the individual will be happy with their results because the surgeon can inform the candidate if the desired Liposuction results are attainable.
19) What are some of the most common benefits of Liposuction?
Liposuction is the most commonly performed plastic surgery in the United States. This technique is used to reshape the body by permanently removing localized fat deposits. A newly trim body can provide a psychological lift and an extra incentive to exercise regularly to maintain fitness. Many patients even find physical activity more pleasurable after shedding extra fat, and they also find that clothes tend to fit them better.
20) Does the removal of fat tighten the skin as well?
Not exactly. In fact, some fat deposits may be unforgiving to major fat removal and lead to more relaxation of the skin. Many new methods are being investigated in order to test their effect on skin contraction and tightening. Ultrasonic Liposuction has been suggested as a stimulus to skin contraction. Some cosmetic surgeons are recommending the application of laser energy to the Liposuction site. Unfortunately, it is the heat generated by these modalities that is believed to be the stimulus for the contraction process. If the heat of Ultrasonic and laser energy combined with the rigors of the suction pressure is applied too aggressively near the skin, it can lead to serious skin injury. On the other hand, the use of the microcannulaes at less than 3.0 mm in diameter, if applied near the skin in selected areas, can help achieve contraction as the fat is removed with little risk.
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If you are looking for a more convenient and safe way to permanently remove fat cells from specific areas of your body, then procedures such as SmartLipo can work wonders for you. Using a high-powered laser, the SmartLipo procedure dissolves the fat from practically any part of your body, thus endowing you with that more attractive look and feel which you always wanted. Best Body Contouring Results
SmartLipo laser liposuction procedure has received great media attention after being approved by the FDA in 2006. It is a minimally invasive procedure that has more advantages compared to traditional liposuction options. It not only removes fat, but also promotes collagen production and tightens the skin – one of the greatest benefits it guarantees.
A Safer Procedure
This laser body sculpting method is meant for areas where diet and exercise have failed to reduce the excess fat deposits. A local anesthetic is all that is needed before administering this procedure. SmartLipo can give you immediate, natural looking results with little or no downtime. When compared to traditional liposuction methods, you will experience only fewer complications.
Here are some of the main advantages associated with the SmartLipo laser liposuction:
• Reduced recovery time, normal activities can be resumed in 24 hours • Reduced invasiveness • Safe, virtually painless • Reduced treatment time • Lesser bruising • No incisions or suturing involved • Minimal discomfort
However, individuals suffering from diabetes; kidney, heart, and liver problems; blood disorders and skin disorders are not eligible to undergo this treatment. It is a great choice for people who are healthy with normal body weight, and have overlying skin laxity. Choosing the right surgeon is also extremely important, to achieve satisfactory results.
Park Avenue Smart Lipo is a Manhattan plastic surgery group that focuses exclusively on SmartLipo Laser Assisted Liposuction. Park Avenue Smart Lipo was formed specifically to address the growing need for focused, specialized SmartLipo treatments to its clientele in Manhattan and New York City.
Dr. Christopher T. Chia is the Surgical Director of Park Avenue SmartLipo, the only certified SmartLipo training facility in New York City. As former Program Director of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, Dr. Christopher T. Chia was involved in teaching aesthetic surgery to future leaders in plastic surgery.
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If you’re looking to get rid of those obstinate fat pockets, SmartLipo laser liposuction is a procedure that guarantees fast, visible results. Besides being the first and sole laser aided lipolysis machine to remove fat in a minimally invasive and innovative manner, SmartLipo is associated with fewer side-effects and a shorter downtime when compared to traditional liposuction.
A Winning Option
Whatever may be the color, age, skin type or shape of the person, SmartLipo emerges as a winning option. Included among the many body areas that can be effectively treated with SmartLipo are small regions of the face, arms, neck, male breasts, tummy, ankles, and knees. Any person with fat in these areas and who is not more than 25 lbs above the most correct weight for him/her, can stand to gain from SmartLipo.
Multiple Benefits
Here are some of the other benefits of SmartLipo laser liposuction:
• Only a minimal degree of bruising, discomfort, and pain. • Results are visible soon after the procedure and would continue to get better over the months. • Enhances body contour. • Tautens sagging skin. • Causes a certain level of cellulite enhancement. • Stitches not required.
SmartLipo is more advantageous than other liposuction modalities that are laser assisted because of its use of a dual laser MPX – the SmartLipo MPX. The utilization of two wavelengths by the SmartLipo MPX helps to decrease the treatment time. Fat Doesn’t Return
Usually, one treatment is all that’s required to get the desired results. What’s more, once the treatment is over, you will not develop fresh fat cells. If fat is to develop, most of it would be concentrated in regions where the treatment was not done. It’s no surprise then that so many people are going the SmartLipo way.
Park Avenue Smart Lipo is a Manhattan plastic surgery group that focuses exclusively on SmartLipo Laser Assisted Liposuction. Park Avenue Smart Lipo was formed specifically to address the growing need for focused, specialized SmartLipo treatments to its clientele in Manhattan and New York City.
Liposuction is in high demand nowadays because every one wants to look fit, slim, and young. Getting that slim tone body is now easier with SmartLipo– a laser-assisted lipolysis system. SmartLipo is an innovative laser body contouring procedure designed to remove stubborn pockets of fat and coagulate tissue for tighter skin.
SmartLipo – Your Solution for Fat Loss
SmartLipo laser liposuction is a highly effective solution that promises successful fat reduction and body toning with minimal scarring and down time, practical for people of different body types. When compared to conventional liposuction, this process does not even require stitches and can be performed under local anesthesia.
Practically any area of your body can be treated with SmartLipo. This procedure is ideal for treating areas of arms, face, neck, hips, male breasts, knees, ankles, tummy, and other areas of the body. There are a number of reasons why many patients choose SmartLipo over traditional liposuction.
• Effective fat removal • Smoothest, best body contouring results • Minimal discomfort during the procedure • Minimal scarring • Minimal pain • Lesser bleeding or bruising
End Results – A Better Contour and More Youthful Appearance
After the procedure is over, you can return to normal activities quickly usually within one or two days – one of the true benefits of SmartLipo laser liposuction. Though the procedure has great benefits such as less down time and rapid recovery, it involves a certain amount of risk and complication similar to that of conventional liposuction such as infection, minor swelling and bleeding. Choosing an experienced and skilled physician will greatly reduce the possibility of further complications and side effects, and will ensure that you receive the most satisfying results.
New York City SmartLipo – Park Avenue SmartLipo, staffed by Manhattan plastic surgeons with years of experience, offers fast and safe SmartLipo procedures under local anesthesia at our accredited outpatient surgical facility in Manhattan, New York City.
Dr. Christopher T. Chia is the Surgical Director of Park Avenue SmartLipo, the only certified SmartLipo training facility in New York City. As former Program Director of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, Dr. Christopher T. Chia was involved in teaching aesthetic surgery to future leaders in plastic surgery.
In a day and age where plastic surgery of all kinds has become not only accepted but expected, we need only turn on our television sets to find live examples of procedures meant to nip, tuck, suck, and smooth. It’s no wonder that more and more us find ourselves turning to surgery to help rectify those areas on our bodies that are our source of frustration or dissatisfaction. Liposuction continues to be a popular procedure performed on a daily basis. But for those who have turned to this intervention, the considerations include not just the procedure itself, as well as recovery, but liposuction surgery costs.
Liposuction is a surgical procedure wherein a surgeon makes several incisions around the areas of the body that the patient has identified as holding excessive fat. Through the incisions an instrument is inserted that literally vacuums the fat from the body. The surgeon must work to get at fat deposits and maintain a consistent and smooth surface. Like any other surgery, liposuction surgery costs include time for the surgeon and surgery staff, anesthesia, the anesthesiologist, and any medication that is provided. Because liposuction is an elective surgery it is generally not covered through health insurance.
Liposuction surgery costs are largely dependent on the number of areas to which the patient is having the procedure done. Generally, there is a charge for each area; for example, if you are having liposuction done on your stomach and your thighs, you are generally charged for three separate areas; although there are surgeons who give discounted rates for several areas done at one time. To date, liposuction surgery costs generally runs around ,000 per area.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that cheaper is not necessarily better. It is essential that you have your liposuction performed by a reputable and experienced surgeon. And, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Many of the higher-end surgeons do have higher liposuction surgery costs. And often, it is worth the price. This type of surgery requires an enormous amount of skill. Think of it this way: you want to hire the person with the most skill and that person may cost the most money. But when it comes to your body – it’s worth it.
There is financing available to help pay for liposuction surgery costs. So if your budget is stopping you from the getting the surgery that you want, look into ways to finance it through the surgeon’s office.
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Depending on whether you believe the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) or the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), liposuction is either the most popular or the second most popular form of plastic surgery, after breast augmentation. What makes liposuction so popular? Liposuction is popular because it targets the fundamental elements of the aesthetic form of the body, making it both effective and universally applicable.
The Rare Human Body
The human body has a number of unusual features. Not only does it feature the commonly- praised large brain and the opposable thumb that are ostensibly responsible for our evolutionary rise from animals to civilized beings, but it has another less commonly praised anomalous structure: a layer of subcutaneous fat which is currently shared by only one other class of terrestrial mammals: pigs. This layer of fat, partly responsible for the wick effect that is behind so-called “Spontaneous Human Combustion,” is shared by many aquatic mammals (although in them it is called “blubber”), leading some evolutionary theorists to postulate for an aquatic phase in human evolution that would also account for the relative hairlessness of the human body.
However, despite the oft-touted affinity of the human baby for water, it is more likely that the subcutaneous layer of fat has another purpose in common with hairlessness: it is aesthetic in purpose. The subcutaneous layer of fat gives shape and softness to the human body, a cushion for the visible and tactile surface that makes humans attractive to one another. Because this subcutaneous layer of fat is specifically there to make us look good, liposuction, which targets this layer of fat, becomes a key element in what is known as body contouring, the shaping of the body. In liposuction, a narrow tube, or cannula, is inserted into the fat layer, then suction is used to remove fat through the tube.
Universal Applicability
Nearly every cosmetic surgical procedure that is performed today can be enhanced or accented with the use of liposuction. In the face, a facelift or necklift can either be enhanced or even replaced with a liposuction, which can provide proper definition for a neck area in which fat has accumulated, leading to a poor definition of the jawline and chin. The aesthetic effect of a breast augmentation can be enhanced by the reduction of fat deposits in the abdominal area, and any tummy tuck procedure would most likely provide incomplete results without some measure of liposuction. Liposuction can be used on the arms, the legs, the upper and lower back, the flanks, virtually everywhere. The majority of cosmetic surgeons will not use it on a woman’s breasts, although they do use it for the reduction of swollen breasts (Gynecomastia) in men.
Diverse Techniques
Liposuction is also not a single, unified field of practice. There are many different forms of liposuction available, including:
· Tumescent liposuction, in which the area to be treated is injected with a high amount of fluid intended to make the procedure more effective with less ancillary tissue damage
· Power-assisted liposuction, in which a moving gouge on the end of the cannula breaks up the fatty tissue, making the procedure faster
· Ultrasonic liposuction, in which ultrasound is used to cause the fat cells to burst, ideally removing fat preferentially without doing too much damage to surrounding tissues
· Laser-assisted liposuction, in which a laser is used to burst fat cells during suction
All these liposuction techniques are designed to perform some parts of the liposuction process better, whether the removal of fat, or the minimizing of damage to surrounding tissues, or the speed of the procedure. While all liposuction will lead to you experiencing some pain and needing downtime for recovery, the type of procedure and your doctor’s technique can make a big difference in the area. Before working with any plastic surgeon, talk to former patients about their experience in terms of not only the effectiveness of the procedure (which can be seen in before and after pictures), but also about the patients’ experiences with the doctor and with recovery.
To learn more about liposuction in Dallas, Texas, and how it can complement all plastic surgery procedures, contact Dr. Vasdev Rai at the Cosmetic Surgical Center today for a consultation.
Liposuction was originally designed for body contouring. Liposuction is one of the commonest and most popular cosmetic procedures for removal of localised areas of fat. Facial liposuction is a youth-enhancing cosmetic procedure that is quickly becoming a popular choice among men and women alike. Some patients are genetically predisposed to carry excess fat in their jaw line, creating a jowl-ed appearance. Liposuction surgery is not a treatment for obesity. Liposuction surgery can be of many types such as, facial liposuction and stomach liposuction. Liposuction Surgery should be thought of as a way of improving the contour and shape of the body rather than as an easy way of losing weight. Facial Liposuction may be done alone. In older patients, it may produce optimal results when combined with a facelift, browlift, eyelid or nose surgery. This surgical liposuction procedure may involve either an intra-oral or extra-oral incision.
Liposuction surgery is also referred to as lipoplasty or lip sculpture. Liposuction surgery in fact is a plastic surgery procedure which reshapes the body part by getting rid of unwanted fat by suction from specific fat pockets. Facial liposuction does present some possible risks to the patient and will be discussed prior to the operation. Asymmetry, hematoma, lumpiness, and numbness are possible. Facial liposuction in most cases is able to make a dramatic change in the way a person looks by removing the excess fat from under the cheeks, chin and neck. Facial and neck liposuction is an effective liposuction procedure for removing localized fatty deposits in the undersurface of the neck area and the neck region. It is also effective in region in front of the ears. Some persons are at higher risk of complications due to liposuction surgery.
A pregnant woman must never resort to liposuction surgery. One thing most prospective patients should know is that liposuction is a real medical procedure. It requires incisions and sutures, and a lengthy recovery time. Many people confuse liposuction with a tummy tuck. However, these are not the same procedure. Sometimes they go together, but lipo is the more popular alternative in today’s culture. Facial liposuction surgery is an excellent procedure that can benefit those who want to remove unsightly fat deposits from localized areas of the face. This technique can be performed in a specially equipped doctor’s office using local anesthesia and the recovery is usually rapid. Microcannalicular liposuction is an outpatient procedure performed through tiny incisions under the jaw line or at the bottom of the ear. Patients are generally quite comfortable as they recover at home with a facial bandage under the chin to provide mild compression.