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R E M O V A L O F F A T (L I P O S U C T I O N ) |
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| What Is Liposuction? | |
Liposuction
is the surgical vacuuming of fat from beneath the surface of the
skin. It is used to reduce fullness in any area of the body. It
is an excellent method of spot reduction but is not an effective
method of weight loss. |
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| What Is the Tumescent Technique? | |
The
tumescent technique involves injection beneath the skin of large
volumes of salt water containing lidocaine, a local anesthetic,
and small amounts of adrenaline, a naturally occurring hormone that
shrinks blood vessels. By injecting this solution to the fat prior
to performing liposuction the plastic surgeon numbs the tissues
and shrinks the blood vessels thereby eliminating pain and reducing
and minimizing bleeding, bruising and swelling. The tumescent technique
permits some patients who were previously treated under general
anesthesia to be treated under local anesthesia with sedation. |
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| Who Is a Candidate for Liposuction? | |
Generally
people who have localized areas of protruding fat achieve the most
dramatic results. Patients who are slightly overweight can benefit
from liposuction. It is best to be at or near your normal weight.
Good skin elasticity permits the skin to shrink easily to the reduced
contour. There are no absolute age limits for liposuction. |
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| What Areas Are Most Frequently Treated? | |
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women, the single most frequently treated areas are the outer thighs,
followed by the stomach. In men, the flank area or "love handles"
are treated most frequently. |
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| Can Liposuction Tighten Up a Loose Neck? | |
| If
there is excess fat in the area under the chin and the skin is taut,
liposuction alone can produce a more sculpted, angular and youthful
jaw line. If, however, the skin of the neck is loose, hanging or crepey,
even if there is excess fat, liposuction alone will not produce the
desired result. Patients with loose skin usually require a face and
neck lift in addition to or instead of liposuction. In general, most
patients who benefit from liposuction of the neck are under 40. Most
patients over 40 will require some surgical skin tightening. |
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| Liposuction Seems Very Simple and Safe. Are There any Dangers? | |
| Although liposuction is very safe and effective, it is a surgical procedure and can cause complications such as infection, bleeding and nerve damage. In addition, aesthetic complications such as skin irregularity or waviness can occur if too much fat has been removed. Fortunately, complications are uncommon and most patients are satisfied with their results. | |