 
Women may have liposuction performed under the chin, on their hips, thighs, and stomach, and in the under arm and breast area. 
For men, common sites include under the chin and around the waist. 
As healing progresses, a more proportional look will emerge. 
A slimmer body contour can help you feel more confident and comfortable. | body proceduresYour body is important to you, which is why we take the time with you, to explain every step of the procedure, questions you may have, or what to expect after surgery, all in a private and confidential environment. See the descriptions below or call us at (602) 354-7600 and a trained staff member will assist you.
Liposuction in Phoenix Arizona The best candidates for liposuction are normal-weight people with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas. You should be physically healthy, psychologically stable and realistic in your expectations. Your age is not a major consideration; however, older patients may have diminished skin elasticity and may not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter skin. All Surgery Carries Some Uncertainty and Risk Liposuction is normally safe. Though they are rare, complications can and do occur. Risks increase if a greater number of areas are treated at the same time, or if the operative sites are larger in size. Removal of a large amount of fat and fluid may require longer operating times than may be required for smaller operations. The scars from liposuction are small and strategically placed to be hidden from view. However, imperfections in the final appearance are not uncommon after lipoplasty. The skin surface may be irregular, asymmetric or even "baggy," especially in the older patient. Numbness and pigmentation changes may occur. The Surgery The time required to perform liposuction may vary considerably, depending on the size of the area, the amount of fat being removed, the type of anesthesia and the technique used. Liposuction is a procedure in which localized deposits of fat are removed to recontour one or more areas of the body. Through a tiny incision, a narrow tube or cannula is inserted and used to vacuum the fat layer that lies deep beneath the skin. The cannula is pushed then pulled through the fat layer, breaking up the fat cells and suctioning them out. The suction action is provided by a vacuum pump or a large syringe, depending on the surgeon's preference. Fluid is lost along with the fat, and it's crucial that this fluid be replaced during the procedure to prevent shock. For this reason, patients need to be carefully monitored and receive intravenous fluids during and immediately after surgery. Technique The basic technique of liposuction, as described above, is used in all patients undergoing this procedure. Dr. Milbourn most commonly uses the “super-wet” technique. Fluid — a mixture of intravenous salt solution, lidocaine (a local anesthetic) and epinephrine (a drug that contracts blood vessels) — is injected into the tissue before liposuction to help the fat be removed more easily, reduce blood loss and provide anesthesia during and after surgery. Fluid injection also helps to reduce the amount of bruising after surgery. Usually the amount of fluid injected is equal to the amount of fat to be removed. This technique often requires IV sedation or general anesthesia and typically takes one to two hours of surgery time. Small areas may be done under local anesthesia only. You will see a noticeable difference in the shape of your body quite soon after surgery. However, improvement will become even more apparent after about four to six weeks, when most of the swelling has subsided. After about three months, any persistent mild swelling usually disappears and the final contour will be visible. If you are considering liposuction in Phoenix Arizona contact cosmetic surgeon Robert Marouk. Body contouring procedures offered at the Cosmetic Surgical Art Center in Phoenix Arizona include liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, body lift surgery and butt implants Content courtesy of PlasticSurgery.org |
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