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Who are ideal
candidates for liposuction?
Liposuction is the permanent removal
of fat cells from under the skin. Ideal candidates are patients who have localized
fat under the skin and good skin elasticity. Patients should be on a diet and
exercise program. Patients with generalized obesity or fat inside the abdomen
are not good candidates. As with all cosmetic procedures patients should be in
good health with realistic expectations.
What happens
if I gain weight after liposuction?
Since liposuction permanently
removes fat from a specific location, weight gain will shift to another target
area. The new target area of weight gain may be desirable or undesirable. Therefore,
maintaining or loosing weight after liposuction is imperative. It is important
to know that weight loss/gain is a factor, but changes in percent body fat are
also important. Liposuction is a body sculpting technique and is used for contouring
not weight loss. Liposuction should compliment a proper diet and exercise. What
happens to the skin after liposuction?
Since liposuction will
not tighten skin or develop muscle, the result will depend on the skin's elasticity
to regain its usual shape. For patients with loss of skin elasticity due to fluctuations
in weight, sun damage, and pregnancies, liposuction may not be an option. Other
techniques, such as abdominoplasty and lifts may be better options. How
do you know how much fat to remove?
The amount of fat to be removed
is based on the surgeon's experience. However, there are guidelines that surgeons
use. A patient is marked in the upright position. Areas of excessive fat are carefully
marked out. The amount of fat removed is estimated and measured. Using feel as
well as the surgeon's aesthetic eye, body contouring is performed. Fat removal
is limited to 5,000 cc's per operation for safety reasons. If additional fat removal
is needed (which is rare), subsequent surgeries may be necessary. Will
I loose weight from liposuction?
Weight loss from liposuction
is minimal. Most patients will notice an improved body contour and loss of inches
rather than pounds. Patients can expect an improvement in body shape, and will
probably fit in their current dress size more comfortably or even drop one size
or two. As would be expected, liposuction does not improve the cardiovascular
status of the patient. Exercise and diet is recommended. Can
liposuction eliminate cellulite?
Liposuction is generally not
used for elimination of cellulite. Since cellulite appears to be a skin dimpling
and skin contour problem, removal of fat will not improve skin quality. However,
some patients have stated they have noticed an improvement. At the present time,
the only modality to improve cellulite is endermology. Endermology involves several
treatments with a sucking and rolling massage. In order to maintain the results
from endermology, continued use of this procedure must be followed. In
your opinion, which type of liposuction technique is recommended?
Most surgeons would agree that super-wet tumescent liposuction should be used.
This technique reduces blood loss and aids with intra and post- operative pain.
As with any procedure, experience with this technique is mandatory. Liposuction
has been performed by using suction alone, ultrasound-assisted, or using powered-assisted
devices. The use of these techniques can provide similar results in trained hands.
Dr. Farella, at the present time uses both suction-assisted and powered-assisted
liposuction techniques. He feels these options give the best results with the
least complications. Is liposuction safe?
Yes. Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures performed
today. Keep in mind, as with any cosmetic surgery procedure complications can
arise. It is important to choose a surgeon with experience in identifying, managing,
and most importantly, preventing complications. Will
liposuction improve stretch marks?
No. When
can I resume sex after liposuction?
You may have gentle sex after
two weeks.
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