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| Procedure: |
Improve
body shape by removing exercise-resistant
fat deposits with a tube and
vacuum device. Can be performed
using the tumescent technique,
in which targeted fat cells
are infused with saline containing
solution with a local anesthetic
before liposuction to reduce
post-operative bruising and
swelling. Common locations
for liposuction include chin,
cheeks, neck, upper arms, above
breasts, abdomen, buttocks,
hips, thighs, knees, calves,
ankles.
For larger volumes of fat or for fibrous body areas, ultrasound-assisted
lipoplasty (UAL) may be used. UAL is a new technique in which a ultrasound
probe is inserted beneath the skin to "liquify" the fat before it is suctioned. |
| Length: |
1
to 2 hours or more. UAL:
20-40 percent longer than traditional
liposuction. |
| Anesthesia: |
Local,
epidural, or general. |
| In/Outpatient: |
Usually
outpatient. Extensive procedures
may require short inpatient
stay. |
| Side Effects: |
Temporary
bruising, swelling, numbness,
soreness, burning sensation. Tumescent:
Temporary fluid drainage from
incision sites. UAL:
Larger incisions for cannula. |
| Risks: |
Asymmetry.
Rippling or bagginess of skin.
Pigmentation changes. Skin
injury. Fluid retention. Excessive
fluid loss leading to shock.
Infection. UAL: thermal
burn injury caused by the heat
from the ultrasound device. |
| Recovery: |
Back
to work: 1 to 2 weeks. More
strenuous activity: 2 to 4
weeks. Full recovery from swelling
and bruising: 1 to 6 months
or more. Use of tumescent technique
or UAL may decrease post-operative
bruising and swelling. |
| Duration of Results: |
Permanent,
with sensible diet and exercise. |
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