LIPOSUCTION
Liposuction is the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedure. It is ideally suited to eliminate bulges of fat from different areas of the body with minimal scarring and quick recovery times. When done properly it is easily tolerated and very safe. Although the amount of weight loss is not remarkable, because the fat is taken from targeted areas, the changes in body contour are often dramatic.
Who benefits most from liposuction?
The body has certain places where it prefers to store ‘slow burning’ fat. This varies from individual to individual. These bulges of slow burning fat give the figure its particular shape, whether it be an «hourglass» or a «pear» figure. Unfortunately, if you don’t like these bulges, they can be hard to get rid of as they are «slow burning» fat. Even with diet and exercise, you will probably lose weight in other areas before you lose those bulges.
Liposuction does not affect muscle tone or skin tone. A person with hanging skin is probably a better candidate for dermatolipectomy or tummy tuck. Many women find that certain parts or their body, such as their thighs, hips, or abdomen are out of proportion with the rest of their body, for those patients liposuction provides a very suitable solution. Age is not the most predominant factor in patient selection for this procedure, but skin quality in general is very important: for patients with extensive cellulite, abundant stretch marks or a reduced elasticity of the skin liposuction may not be suitablable and other procedures must be considered.
What type of liposuction technique?
Dr. Kaye has experience with all of the techniques including laser, ultrasound or vibration assisted procedures but prefers the use of the classic tumescent technique with very thin cannulas throughout the procedure to enhance smooth tissue contours. He believes that the thin 3 mm cannulas are essential for a uniform result. Some surgeons use larger 5 mm cannulas and can extract the fat faster, but Dr. Kaye feels strongly that a thin cannula is the only option for a great result!
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