There are several procedures to reshape the abdomen and other parts of the body. Dramatic advances have been made in recent years with suction techniques that now often replace more extensive surgery to remove unwanted, bulging fat. The increasing popularity of Liposuction is due to the effectiveness of the technique and the fact that it leaves only tiny scars, often less than one-half inch in length.

The success of liposuction, also referred to as; body contouring, body sculpturing or suction lipectomy, whether it is done to enlarge, reduce or even lift, is influenced by your age, your size, shape, or tone of the skin in the area(s) to be treated. Liposuction can slim and contour the body by suctioning out localized collections of fat with minimal scarring. A vacuum device is inserted through short, small incisions near the fatty areas.

It is important to understand that Liposuction is not a substitute for diet and exercise, nor a cure for obesity. To get the most from this procedure, you should be of average weight with extra fat localized in specific areas. It is also important that you have healthy, elastic skin with the ability to shrink or "snap back" after surgery. Since Liposuction removes only fat, it cannot eliminate dimpling or correct skin laxity.

Postoperative discomfort is normally controlled with medication. Following surgery, you will wear a snug, tight fitting "girdle" for several weeks. This is to reduce swelling and to help the skin shrink to your new body frame. With Liposuction, there can be some temporary bruising or skin discoloration. This of course will subside. The area that has been suctioned may also feel numb to the touch for a short time as well.



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