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Liposuction
Liposuction is ideal to remove targeted areas of fat, particularly in areas that do not respond well to exercise and weight loss. We can help remove unwanted fat with cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art equipment, helping you achieve a look and feel that’s truly exceptional.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits and improving your body contours and proportion.
Liposuction techniques may be used to reduce localized fat deposits of the:
Thighs
Hips and buttocks
Abdomen and waist
Upper arms
Back
Inner knee
Chest area
Cheeks, chin, and neck
Calves and ankles
Liposuction can be performed alone or along with other procedures, such as a facelift, breast reduction, breast lift, body lift, or a tummy tuck.
Is it right for me?
If you are bothered by excess fat deposits - located anywhere on your body - that don't respond to diet or exercise, liposuction may be right for you.
Ideal candidates for liposuction are:
Adults within 30% of their ideal weight who have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone
Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing
Non-smokers
Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for body contouring
Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for proper diet and exercise. It is also not an effective treatment for cellulite-the dimpled skin that typically appears on the thighs, hips, and buttocks-or loose saggy skin.
Consultation and Preparing for Surgery
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Your surgical goals
Medical conditions, drug allergies, and medical treatments
Current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use
Previous surgeries
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Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors
Take photographs
Discuss your liposuction options
Recommend a course of treatment
Discuss likely outcomes of liposuction and any risks or potential complications
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Get lab testing or a medical evaluation
Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
Stop smoking
Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding
The Procedure
STEP 1: Anesthesia
Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. The choices include local anesthesia, intravenous sedation, and general anesthesia. Your anesthesiologist and your surgeon will recommend the best choice for you
Step 2: The Incision
Liposuction is performed through small, inconspicuous incisions. First, diluted local anesthesia is infused to reduce bleeding and trauma.
Then a thin hollow tube, or cannula, is inserted through the incisions to loosen excess fat using a controlled back and forth motion. The dislodged fat is then suctioned out of the body using a surgical vacuum or syringe attached to the cannula.
Problem areas that can be addressed with liposuction:
STEP 3: See the Results
Your improved body contour will be apparent once the swelling and fluid retention commonly experienced following liposuction subside. With continued practices of healthy diet and fitness, the loss of excess fatty tissue should be permanently maintained. However, substantial weight gain can alter the results.
risks and safety
The decision to have liposuction is extremely personal. You will have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure and any risks and potential complications.
The risks include:
Anesthesia risks
Bruising
Change in skin sensation that may persist
Damage to deeper structures such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles, lungs, and abdominal organs
Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
Fluid accumulation or seroma
Infection
Irregular contours or asymmetries
Irregular pigmentation
Need for revision surgery
Persistent swelling
Poor wound healing
Rippling or loose skin, worsening of cellulite
Swelling
Thermal burn or heat injury from special liposuction devices such as ultrasound assisted devices
These risks and others will be fully discussed prior to your consent. It is important that you address all your questions directly with Dr. Abedi during your consultation
RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY
Once your procedure is completed, a compression garment or elastic bandages may cover treatment areas. These help to control swelling and compress the skin to your new body contours. In addition, small temporary drains may be placed in existing incisions beneath the skin to remove any excess blood or fluid. It is very common to have a moderate amount of thin blood tinged fluid drain from incision sites or the drains in the first 24 - 48 hours post procedure.
Dr. Abedi will give you specific instructions that may include how to care for the surgical site and drains, medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the potential for infection, specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in your general health, and when to follow up with her in the office.
To achieve best results we advise our patients to wear compression garments over foam for the first week or so and then directly over the skin for 4-6 weeks. Once the swelling subsides after 2 weeks, the garments become loose and need to be downsized.
We also strongly recommend lymphatic massage post procedure to help with removal of excess fluid and swelling and optimize the contour of the areas treated.
It may take several months for the swelling to fully dissipate. As it does, your new contours and enhanced self-image should continue to develop.
results
Your improved body contour will be apparent when the swelling and fluid retention commonly experienced following liposuction subside.
The results of liposuction will be long lasting, provided that you maintain a stable weight and general fitness. As your body ages, it is natural to lose some firmness, but most of your improvement should be relatively permanent.
Although good results are expected from your procedure, there is no guarantee. In some situations, it may not be possible to achieve optimal results with a single surgical procedure and another surgery may be necessary. It is not possible to improve lax skin tone with liposuction.
Cost is always a consideration in elective surgery. A surgeon's cost for liposuction may vary based on his or her experience, the type of procedure used, and geographic office location. Dr. Abedi offers patient financing plans through Beautifi, so be sure to ask.
Cost may include:
Surgeon's fee
Hospital or surgical facility costs
Anesthesia fees
Prescriptions for medication
Post-surgery garments
Medical tests
Note: Medical Services Plan of BC does not cover cosmetic surgery or its complications.
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