Liposuction

Liposuction has recently been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Academy of Dermatology, thousands of men and women take control of their shape each year with this safe and effective cosmetic procedure. If diet and exercise have failed to reduce areas of unwanted fat, then liposuction may provide the results you are looking for. The procedure is designed to improve body shape and remove unwanted fat from areas such as face and neck, upper arms, abdomen, thighs, buttocks, hips, knees, calves, ankles and male breasts. Liposuction is not a substitute for dieting and exercising, and it is not a weight-loss procedure. It is extremely effective in removing fat in areas that simply do not respond to traditional weight reduction methods.

How is the Liposuction procedure performed?
Liposuction, also known as liposculpture, lipoplasty and suction lipectomy, is the removal of unwanted fat from specific areas of the body. Using a straw-like tube called a cannula, the fat is drawn out of the body. Since the body does not create new fat cells, this area is forever free of those specific fat cells. Incisions are strategically placed to be as inconspicuous as possible. Liposuction is not a substitute for wight loss, but rather a way to change what heredity may have dealt you in regard to your proportion. Several variations of the procedure exist, and by assessing your health, features, and the desired result, your surgeon will decide which technique is best for you. We perform one of the most common procedures:

The Tumescent Technique is performed by injecting the treatment areas with a liquid solution, generally comprised of saline, lidocaine, and epinephrine, prior to the surgery. This combination employs anesthesia and constricts blood vessels, making the fat easier to remove.