Miami Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Ary Krau

BEFORE AFTER

Who is a Candidate for Liposuction?

Liposuction may be desirable if you have excess subcutaneous fat, which is resistant to diet and exercise. You may wish to have liposuction to change the contours of your body. Commonly involved areas are the anterior part of the neck (under the chin), upper arms and armpits, male chest/breasts, trunk, abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees, calves, and ankles. Most patients are near normal weight and desire permanent contour changes. Improved techniques now allow larger amounts of fat removal. Liposculpture can be useful to heavier persons as well.

Intended Results of Liposuction

Liposuction provides a permanent improvement in the contour and proportion of the treated areas. Liposuction also results in a more flattering figure or physique, in or out of clothing.

The Liposuction Procedure

Liposuction is usually done on an outpatient basis. General anesthesia is usually used for safety and comfort. Small suction tubes (cannulas) are inserted through very short incisions placed in inconspicuous locations near the fat deposits, and excess fat is removed. If very large volumes of fat are to be removed, we will probably ask you to donate one or two units of blood and take supplemental iron before surgery. Your own blood will be used as a transfusion at the end of surgery.

Recuperation and Healing After Liposuction Surgery

After Liposuction surgery, the patient goes home with a compression garment (or tape) covering the treated areas. Compression is advised for about a month as it helps reduce swelling and helps you achieve the final result more quickly. Once pain and soreness decrease, it is frequently more comfortable to wear lycra or spandex exercise pants. Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Bruising and swelling usually subside in 2 to 4 weeks. The final result of Liposuction takes shape over 2 to 3 months.

Complimentary Procedures

Additional procedures that may enhance the result include Tummy Tuck, Breast Procedures, or Thigh Lift.

Insurance Guidelines

Liposuction is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment.

Note About Liposuction Surgery

The specific risks and the suitability of Liposuction for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.

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