What is Liposuction?
Liposuction, involves removing unwanted pockets of subcutaneous fat. If diet and exercise aren’t leaving you with the shape you would like, liposuction might be for you. It is not a substitute for weight loss but provides a way to contour your curves. The fat removed won’t come back, and what remains leaves you with your new sculpted shape. Bothersome fatty deposits are found in areas that are resistant to diet and exercise, such as the face, neck, breast, abdomen, upper arm, hips, thighs, knees, and ankles. The procedure can be performed in multiple areas at a time and your surgeon will follow accepted guidelines regarding safe volumes. Multiple procedures may be necessary for full body contouring.
For masculine contouring, High-definition liposculpting can help define and sculpt the chest or abdomen into a more athletic appearance. This procedure targets the fatty layer between the muscle and skin layers and can even help tighten the skin for a more toned look.
Who is a Candidate for Liposuction?
Patients who desire fat removal in problem areas such as the facial, neck, torso, breast, arms, or legs.
- Patients looking for a more athletic or contoured body shape.
- Patients of most ages who are healthy and living an active lifestyle with diet and exercise.
- Patients who understand that this is not a weight loss procedure.
- Patients with realistic expectations.
Recovery and Healing after Liposuction
- You will be discharged home to the care of a responsible adult.
- You are encouraged to be up and about the first night.
- Some blood-tinged drainage is expected for usually the first several days.
- Light household duties may be resumed in several days.
- Most patients resume standard pre-operative activities with 2 to 4 weeks after their surgery.
John Tedesco, D. O., FACOS, FAACS Gallery
