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Liposuction Surgery
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Unfortunately,
diet and exercise don't always get rid of those
stubborn fat deposits that nature put in the tummy,
legs, hips, saddlebags, etc. Liposuction
is a minimally invasive procedure with great results
and fast recovery.
Many
Philadelphia area residents turn to
liposuction to achieve a shaplier
figure by reducing unwanted bulges that cannot be
eliminated through diet and exercise. Liposuction
sculpts the body to its proper proportions and many
patients find that self-image and self-confidence
improve as well. The dramatic results obtained through
liposuction can be maintained by
adhering to a healthy diet and exercise program.
Modern
techniques allow for removal of larger volumes to
help even heavier people lose inches. Make sure
your plastic surgeon uses the latest
liposuction techniques, including
tumescent, superwet, ultrasound
(UAL) and syringe liposuction
to help his patients in their battle against the
bulge.
Questions
About Liposuction
What
is Liposuction? Liposuction
is a surgical procedure that involves the vaccuuming
of fat from beneath the surface of the skin. It
is used to reduce excess fat from various areas
of the body. It can be an effective method to contour
specific body areas, but is not an effective way
to lose weight.
How
Much Does Liposuction Cost? The cost for liposuction in Philadelphia varies depending on the number of areas
of the body being treated and the market where you
are having the procedure. Many physicians offer
financing to make liposuction and
other cosmetic surgey procedures
more affordable for their patients.
Am
I a Good Candidate for Liposuction? A good
liposuction candidate has realistic expectations
and is at or near his or her ideal body weight with
specific localized areas of protruding fat. Patients
should be at least 18 years old and should not have
significant medical problems such as heart disease,
lung disease or diabetes. Liposuction is a surgical
procedure and involves certain risks including the
possibility of infection, bleeding, blood clots
and adverse reactions to anesthesia. Please discuss
these risks with your surgeon.
What
is the difference between the Tumescent Technique
and Ultrasonic Liposuction? Tumescent
liposuction involves the injection of salt
water containing lidocaine and small amounts of
adrenaline. This numbs the affected area and shrinks
the blood vessels. This also has the effect of expanding
the fat layer for easier removal. Then the plastic
surgeon suctions out both the water and the excess
fat. Ultrasonic liposuction is
more properly referred to as Ultrasound
Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL). UAL is a new
technique in which a specialized liposuction cannula
emits high frequency sound waves to liquefy the
fat before it is removed.
Which
Areas of the Body can be Treated with Liposuction?
Liposuction can be used to remove
unwanted fat from many areas of the body including:
hips, thighs, flanks, legs, abdomen, buttocks, arms,
neck, face and back.
For
more information on liposuction, please contact
a Philadelphia area plastic surgeon or visit the
ASPS
web site.
