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One
of today’s most popular cosmetic surgical procedures is
liposuction. Used to improve the appearance of the chin, neck,
jowls, cheeks, arms, thighs, buttocks, knees, hips, breasts and
abdomen, liposuction can reduce a multitude of "figure
faults." The result is a thinner, healthier body that increases
your confidence and self-esteem.
Ultrasonic and Suction
Lipectomy of Hips, Thighs, and Buttocks
Ultrasonic & Suction
Lipectomy of "love handles"
When determining the ideal candidate for liposuction, general body
condition is more important than age. While patients of all ages can
benefit from this procedure, the ideal candidate practices good
eating habits and exercises regularly.
Liposuction Options
There are three ways to perform liposuction: traditional
suction-assisted lipoplasty, Liposculpture and the newest method,
ultrasonic-assisted liposuction. To illustrate the difference, think
of fat cells as a bunch of grapes on a vine. Suction-assisted
lipoplasty is like picking the grapes off the vine and removing
intact fat cells. In contrast, with ultrasonic-assisted liposuction
the grapes on the vine are crushed and liquefied before they are
removed. Liposculpture uses very small cannulas in the
superficial fatty layer just beneath the skin.
The Liposuction Procedure
Prior to suctioning fat, a
relatively large amount of fluid is injected into the areas
("Tumescent"). For suction-assisted
lipoplasty, the fluid helps "pre-dissect" the fat, making
it easier to remove. For ultrasonic assisted liposuction, the fluid
enhances the affect of the ultrasound on the fat tissue. In both
cases, the fluid (which includes certain medications) makes surgery
safer and more effective, helping to decrease the risk of
complications such as bleeding, swelling and bruising. Treatment
recommendations specific to your needs will be discussed during your
consultation Dr. Shaw.
Suction-assisted lipoplasty is the original liposuction
technique. Using a small, hollow tube called a cannula, fat is
removed by applying high suction to the fat cell and drawing it up
into the tube. A rapid back-and-forth motion of the tube breaks fat
cells free from surrounding tissue. Suction-assisted lipoplasty may
not be able to remove all the desired fat.
Ultrasonic assisted liposuction is the newest technique.
Similar to suction-assisted lipoplasty, ultrasonic uses a hollow
cannula to remove fat cells. The cannula is connected to an
ultrasound generator that causes it to vibrate more than 22,000
times per second. This vibration causes the fat cells to rupture,
allowing the emulsified fat to be removed.
Dr. Shaw uses a combination of suction- and
ultrasonic-assisted lipoplasty.
Depending upon the Dr. Shaw's evaluation of the patient, general,
intravenous or local anesthesia may be required. Recovery time can
vary from a day to two weeks, depending upon the areas treated, the
extent of fat removed and the general condition of the patient.
Sometimes an overnight stay is required.
Pain
is usually moderate and begins to subside in a few days. You
will go home in a compression garment which you will wear from 4 - 6
weeks.
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