The main purpose of Liposuction is to reshape one or more areas of the body, not to reduce body weight. Liposuction is typically used on “problem” areas that have not responded well to diet and exercise. These areas are often on the outer thighs and hips on women and the waist and back on men. The face, neck, abdomen, back, buttocks, legs, and upper arms are all commonly treated areas. Liposuction is sometimes used in combination with other plastic surgery procedures, such as “tummy tuck”, breast reduction, or facelift. Liposuction is not used to treat obesity; it will not get rid of cellulite or stretch marks.
Liposuction is very effective at removing fat deposits in small areas. But if weight is regained after liposuction, the fatty bulges that were removed are likely to return or may appear in a different place. Improvements in body contour are usually noticeable right after surgery, and may continue for several weeks or even months as the swelling goes away. The full effects of having liposuction may not be visible for several months to a year. Liposuction generally does not tighten the skin over the treated area. Some people’s skin is very elastic and retracts more quickly than other people’s skin. Younger skin tends to have greater elasticity than older skin. Liposuction performed by an experienced doctor in a properly equipped facility is usually safe. Liposuction Specialists Beverly Hills perform the most up to date liposuction procedures using only local anesthetic. This eliminates the risk of general anesthesia, which is associated with most serious liposuction complications.
Lipo Surgery removes fat from the body using suction. Liposuction should be done only by a Liposuction Specialist who has special training in liposuction and in surgery of the skin. During liposuction, small, thin, blunt-tipped tubes (cannula) are inserted through tiny cuts in the skin. Fat is suctioned out through these tubes as the plastic surgeon moves the tubes around under the skin to target specific fat deposits. In recent years, improved techniques have made liposuction safer, easier, and less painful. These newer techniques include Tumescent Liposuction and Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction. In Tumescent Liposuction, a local anesthetic is used to numb the area of the body where the tube will be inserted. Next, a large amount of anesthetic solution is injected into the fatty tissue before traditional liposuction is performed. Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction uses ultrasound waves to liquefy the fat, which makes it easier to remove. Liposuction is usually done as an outpatient procedure. In general, it does not require an overnight hospital stay unless a large volume of fat is being removed. After the procedure, the area of the body that was treated is firmly wrapped to help reduce swelling, bruising, and pain. Most people are able to get up and move around as soon as the treatment is finished. They can return to their normal activities in several days to a few weeks.
