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If diet and exercise have failed to reduce areas of unwanted fat, then liposuction may provide the results you are looking for. The procedure is designed to improve body shape and remove unwanted fat from facial and body areas. Liposuction is not a substitute for dieting and exercising and it is not a weight-loss procedure. But it is very effective in removing fat in areas that simply do not respond to traditional weight reduction methods.
How is the procedure performed?
Liposuction, also known as liposculpture, is the removal of unwanted fat from specific areas of the body. Using a straw-like tube called a cannula, the fat is drawn out of the body. Tiny incisions are strategically placed to be as inconspicuous as possible. Liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss, but rather a way to change what heredity may have dealt you in regard to your proportion. Several variations of the procedure exist and by assessing your health, your features and the desired results.
The Tumescent Technique is performed by injecting the treatment areas with a liquid solution, generally comprised of saline, lidocaine and epinephrine, prior to the surgery. This combination employs anesthesia and constricts blood vessels, making the fat easier to remove.
What will I look and feel like afterward?
The first day there will be some bruising, swelling and soreness. You are encouraged to be active (without exertion) as soon as possible. Dr. Lott will be able to prescribe medication for any discomfort.
During the first five to ten days, the bruising will reach its most dominant stage and begin to fade.
You will have some bandages covering the incision marks and will need to wear special compression garment, which you will be expected to wear for one to four weeks.
 After two to three days, you may resume light exercise. Puffiness or swelling may still be present and you might experience numbness or itching as the nerves and tissue regenerate. You will immediately notice a difference and see the effects of the liposuction, but 6 months may elapse before the swelling vanishes completely and your new look takes its final shape..
Will I have to be in the hospital?
The tumescent liposuction surgery is considered an in-office procedure. You will return on the same day to the comfort of your home. The procedure will be in your surgeon's office-based surgical suite. Local anesthesia is used. To insure your ultimate comfort the doctor and nurses will monitor your physical condition during the procedure.
When can I go back to work?
Most patients wait one to two days before attempting to return to work.
What kinds of risks are involved?
Liposuction is a safe procedure performed on thousands of men and women each year. As with any surgical procedure, there are some risks. During a personal consultation, your surgeon can detail these for you.
You don't have to accept your shape as the product of heredity alone. You can "redefine your design" and feel great about your body!,
QUOTE:
"Liposuction got rid of the stubborn fat bulges that dieting and regular exercising couldn't."
T. Reynolds
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