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What Is Liposuction? |
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Liposuction surgery is performed to remove unwanted localized deposits of fat cells from the body. The procedure is meant for body contouring. It is not a treatment for obesity. A suction tube is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the skin. With a high pressure vacuum, fat cells are extracted through the tube. The result is the resculpting of bulging areas into more attractive contours.
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What Is The Tumescent Technique? |
With the Tumescent Technique, large volumes of saline solution, local anesthesia, and adrenaline are infused into the fatty area being treated.. This enables your physician to maneuver a small instrument called a cannula, connected to a vacuum machine, superficially under the skin. The cannula is inserted into the fatty tissue through tiny incisions. Your physician gently moves the cannula around under your skin and suctions away the unwanted fatty deposits to reveal more attractive contours.
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The Best Candidates for Liposuction: |
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Have firm, elastic skin and are in good health |
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Have tried to eliminate bulges through diet, exercise and weight loss |
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Have distinct areas of localized fat that are disproportionate to the rest of their bodies |
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Have realistic expectations and are only slightly to moderately overweight |
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Understand that liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss |
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Following Surgery. |
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A compression garment is worn for about one week following the surgery. Following surgery, pain is minimal to moderate and is controlled with oral medication. Antibiotics are prescribed to prevent infection. Most patients are completely ambulatory immediately following surgery but rest is recommended for the initial postoperative period. Patients are usually able to return to normal activities within a few days although vigorous physical activity is discouraged immediately following surgery.
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How Will My Skin Look After Surgery? |
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Dimples, ripples and stretch marks are not improved following liposuction. Your new figure will be similar to what you would expect if you could lose an equal amount of localized fat through diet and exercise alone. The use of smaller cannulas allows the fibrous connections between your skin and body to remain. These connections will contract over time. As a result, excessive skin folds are so rare that many patients avoid the necessity for surgical skin excision by having excellent results with liposuction alone.
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What Will My Recovery Be Like? |
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You will go home after the procedure and rest for a few hours, after which you may gradually increase your activity as tolerated. After 2 to 5 days you may resume normal activities. You may need to wear a snug elastic dressing, girdle, or body stocking over the treated area to aid healing.
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How Much Will The Procedure Cost? |
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The cost for each patient will vary according to the nature of the specific problem, the size of the treatment area, and the time required to perform the procedure. Dr. Goldberg,, and his affiliated physicians, will provide you with an estimate of the cost of the procedure before it is scheduled.
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How Do I Find Out If I Am A Candidate For Liposuction? |
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Dr. Goldberg
and his staff will be happy to discuss this procedure with
you. Please feel free to call for a private consultation or
Schedule an appointment
online @ one of our offices.
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