Liposuction
Liposuction, or Lipoplasty, is the surgical removal of excess fat
deposits from the body. Liposuction cannot serve as a substitute for
dieting and exercise and cannot effectively treat cellulite. Liposuction
can be performed on several areas of the body during the same procedure
or performed in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures.
| Typical Desired
Outcome: |
- Slim hips and thighs.
- Flatter abdomen.
- More consistent shape of calves and ankles.
- Elimination of double chin.
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| Best Candidates: |
- Good physical health at any age.
- Good emotional health and realistic expectations.
- Patients with good skin elasticity will achieve the
smoothest contour post procedure.
- Patients wanting to improve the appearance of:
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• Cheeks, chin and neck
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Upper arms
• Breast or chest area
•
Back
• Abdomen or waist |
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• Hips
• Buttocks
• Thighs
• Inner knees
• Calves
and ankles |
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| Typical Recovery
Timeframe: |
- Sutures will be removed 5 to 7 days after surgery.
- Patient will return to non-strenuous activity in 7 days
and return to normal activity in three to four weeks.
- Swelling will peak and begin to subside during the
first week. Full reduction in swelling will occur after
several weeks.
- Bruises will fade and eventually disappear after four
to six weeks.
- Numbness will subside after a few weeks.
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To determine the best solution to meet your needs and discuss the
operative risks involved, please call our office to schedule a convenient
and confidential consultation with Dr. Oslin.
Additional information may be found at American
Society of Plastic Surgeons:
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/surgery/lipo.htm
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