State-Of-The-Art Liposuction Technique
Our surgeons offer the most advanced state-of-the-art techniques including tumescent and ultrasonic liposuction.
We are born with a predetermined number of fat cells, which multiply until puberty and increase in size afterwards. When we gain weight each fat cell in our body gets bigger, and when we lose weight each cell shrinks. While liposuction is not a treatment for obesity, it is eminently effective in removing unwanted localized deposits of fat, which are genetically determined and cannot be lost by dieting or exercise.
The Tumescent Liposuction Technique
Women tend to carry their excess cells in their abdomen, hips and lateral thighs, and men in their abdomen and "love handles". Modern liposuction, utilizing the tumescent technique with or without ultrasound, removes unwanted body fat in a gentler manner and minimizes recovery time.
With modern liposuction, Dr. Dobson works between your skin and your muscle to remove excess fat cells. Tumescent fluid is injected into the fatty tissue between your skin and your muscle at the start of your procedure. This fluid contains medication designed to numb the area and to constrict the blood vessels. This will limit blood loss and reduce post-operative discomfort. The procedure also allows removal of larger amounts of fat. A "micro" cannula is then inserted into tiny, often inconspicuous incisions to remove the fat cells.
Ultrasound-assisted Liposuction
Ultrasound-assisted liposuction, commonly known as "UAL," is a relatively new liposuction technique that uses sound waves to "liquefy" unwanted fat. Although it is not a substitute for traditional liposuction, UAL can be an effective tool for removing fat from fibrous body areas, such as the male breasts or the back, or for removing larger volumes of fat in a single procedure.
Often, traditional liposuction is performed with UAL to help shape UAL-treated areas or to treat areas of the body not suited for UAL, such as the neck and inner thighs.
Our website can't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. Ultimately, you and our surgeons will determine whether UAL or traditional liposuction is best suited for you. Please ask if there is anything about the procedure you don't understand. To read more about Ultrasound-assisted liposuction, please visit the UAL page.
Maintain Your Shape
After your procedure you will have fewer fat cells and your fat cells will be distributed more proportionately. By maintaining your weight you will be able to maintain your shape. The success of liposuction is attributed to the inability of fat cells to reproduce themselves, the techniques utilized to remove the fat, compression that is worn post-op and the surgeons' skill.
Improved Body Contour
Our patients experience an improved body contour and exciting new figure within twenty-four hours. Optimum results are obtained within two to four months. Body sculpturing is considered a contouring procedure. Age itself is not a determining factor, although the patient must be in good general health. The tumescent technique can be used on almost any place on the body. It has proven particularly effective on the chin, tummy, waist, "love handles", hips, back and buttocks, thighs, knees, and calves.
Modern Liposuction: Are You a Candidate?
- If you have excess subcutaneous fat (under the skin) which is resistant to diet and exercise
- If you wish to change the contours of your body
- Improved techniques now allow removal of larger amounts of fat, allowing body sculpturing for heavier patients
- Read Dr. Dobson's article on liposuction and
obesity. "Modern Liposuction: A Logical Alternative Therapy for Obesity
and Lipodystrophy", Texas D.O., Volume LVII, No.1, January 2000.
To read this article, click here.
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Intended Results
- A permanent improvement in the contour and proportion of the treated areas
- A more flattering figure and physique, in or out of clothing
- An improved self image
- Effective on the tummy, waist, love handles, hips, back, and buttocks
- Can also be used on the neck, arms, knees, inner and outer thigh regions
- Patients often see improved body contour and new figure within 24 hours
- Optimum results obtained within 2 to 6 months
Outpatient Treatment
- The procedure is done in our outpatient surgical suite
- The Tumescent Technique allows removal of fat from larger areas under "twilight" anesthesia
- Micro-cannulas are inserted under the skin and above the muscle through very small incisions
- Excess fat is suctioned through the micro-cannulas for permanent removal
Recovery and Healing
- The patient wears a compression garment covering the treated areas. Compression is advised for about six weeks as it helps with the contouring of the skin following surgery
- Pain is usually quite moderate and is normally controlled with oral medication
- Recovery time varies with each patient, primarily depending on the number of areas treated and the volume of fat removed
- Bruising and swelling usually subside in one to four weeks
- The final result takes shape over the following two to six months
- Patients are able to go home the same day of the procedure
- Generally able to resume light activity the day after surgery Patients usually recover and resume normal activities after approximately 4 to 7 days
Risks
While any surgical procedure carries certain risks, serious complications are uncommon with this new Tumescent Technique.
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