Liposuction

Lipo Is the Greek word meaning fat. Liposuction implies the removal of fat while liposculpture is refining of contours to both the male and female torso.

When you have dieted and exercised and there are still stubborn areas of fatty deposits that will not go away, or you just want to look better in your clothes then liposuction may be for you.

Liposuction is the fastest growing surgical procedure in America and involves the removal of fat cells from the body. While liposuction will not replace a healthy diet and lifestyle, it can work in tandem making you feel and look better.

How does Liposuction work?

Here at Advance Laser and Cosmetics Dr. Roham uses the Tumescent Liposuction Techniques, where large amounts of local anesthetic and adrenalin are infused into the fatty area, causing constriction of vessels and numbness of the area resulting in a painless procedure.

A small incision is made in an inconspicuous location on the skin, a small tube is inserted under the skin then the fat cells are extracted through a tube. The result is a re-sculpting of bulging areas into more attractive contours.

A visit with Dr. Roham will inform you as to your candidacy for liposuction. You should have firm elastic skin and be in good health. Patients with distinct areas of localized fat or bulges can be treated with Liposuction for appealing and satisfactory results. Other common areas for liposuction are thighs, buttocks, hips, abdomen, chin, neck, jowls and arms.

Liposuction and Weight Reduction

Liposuction is not a weight control procedure; success will be measured in inches not pounds. Weight removal is far less important than the contours that result from the procedure. The Tumescent liposuction procedure permanently removes fat cells to improve body contours. The areas that are treated are unlikely to balloon up out of proportion to the surrounding areas.

In the majority of cases one procedure is sufficient. However, some patients may require a second procedure to perfect and fine tune a particular area. It should be noted that Liposuction is not a treatment for cellulite although many patients notice an improvement in cellulite after fat cells are removed.

Before and Afters:

Before and After:

Male Liposuction

Diet and exercise go a long way to reducing the “gut” but liposuction can offer a more rapid and predictable result. Liposuction for men generally includes the love handles, the abdomen and sometimes the chest. The average males skin contracts better than women’s skin and etching techniques can define the “six-pack” the pectorals and the waist area. Refining the male torso can result in significant definition that diet and exercise alone will not accomplish.

Men of all ages can be embarrassed by fatty tissue in the chest giving the appearance of breasts. This condition is called “gynaecomastia” and affects 40-60 % of all men and diet and exercise alone will not correct this condition. This can now be removed with liposuction and patients report a high level of satisfaction with this procedure.

Post Operatively

Dr.’s use of the Tumescent technique or procedure is now the world standard. This procedure results in improved surgical safety. Following the procedure a patient will wear a supportive garment for 6 weeks or longer if larger volumes are removed. Vigorous exercise should be avoided for 3-4 weeks however daily walking and non physical labor is encouraged.

Week one the patient may notice the skin around the affected area is numb, and bruised. There may be bruising and some swelling and this may result in it taking several weeks for the contouring to become evident.

Possible Complications

While complications are not common there is however always a risk when a surgical procedure is performed. The most common problems are:

1) Tenderness or Discomfort-recovering skin may itch and be tender when probed.
2) Numbness-the skin nerve endings may take weeks or months to recover
3) Bruising- may last two to six weeks depending on the area and the extent of the surgery. The larger the site the more the possibility of bruising.
4) Contour Irregularities-this is usually temporary due to swelling. Perfect symmetry is the goal but irregularities in the skin of older patient are common, and may require a second procedure.
5) Bleeding and/or Oozing-Bleeding is rare but pink tinged oozing of the tumescent fluid is common and may continue for several days.

When Tumescent Liposuctions is what a patient has decided upon the final results of the liposculpture will depend on several factors. The first is the patients own body type, fat distribution, skin elasticity and muscularity. The second and most important is the artistic sensitivity of the surgeon combined with extensive experience. We at Advanced Cosmetic and Laser Center invite you to a complimentary consultation with Dr. Roham to determine your candidacy for this procedure and to learn more about our facility.

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