| liposuction
overview |
| introduction to
liposuction |
liposuction surgery
removes specific areas of unwanted fat; especially fat
that is resistant to a healthy diet and exercise program |
| often combined with... |
tummy
tuck, breast
augmentation, breast
lift, breast
reduction |
| incision
placement & liposuction surgery details |
several
small 2 to 8 mm incisions are placed in inconspicuous
areas that offer adequate access to the fatty areas |
| anesthesia for liposuction |
tumescent, local with IV sedation,
or general anesthesia |
| surgical
facility |
usually outpatient
surgery center; hospital for large volume liposuction |
| length
of liposuction surgery |
1
to 4 hours |
| discomfort
|
moderate |
| what to expect
after surgery |
discomfort,
bruising, swelling, numbness, decreased activity; back
to work in 1 to 2 weeks |
| risks
of back liposuction |
loss
of sensation, prolonged swelling, infection, contour irregularities,
asymmetry, need for revision surgery, fat embolism |
| variations
and techniques |
suction
assisted (SAL), ultrasonic assisted (UAL), power assisted
(PAL), VASER, tumescent liposuction |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$1500
to $15,000 depending greatly on extent of areas to be
treated |
| duration
of results |
once
fat is removed it doesn't return; weight gain or hormone
changes may cause an increase in the volume of remaining
fat |
| insurance |
liposuction
is considered cosmetic surgery; insurance does not apply |
