Liposuction
Approximate duration of surgery: Depends on the area General Anesthesia or Local Anesthesia
The Procedure
Liposuction is a very useful technique that can create a desirable contour to nearly any part of the body. It is often used in conjunction with other contouring procedures in order to polish results. There are many kinds of liposuction available on the market. Each one is designed for a certain part of the body. The gold standard is the traditional suction assisted liposuction and all other modalities like ultrasound or laser liposuction are variations from it. This procedure involves a small point of entry to insert a thin cannula that breaks up the fat and suctions out the excess. Experienced plastic surgeons don’t just liposuction, they liposculpture to accentuate an aesthetic contour.
Wondering if liposuction is right for you? Request a consultation with Dr. Nathan to find out if you are a good liposuction candidate.
Recovery
Ambulate the night of surgery Shower 2 days after surgery Time off from work: 3 to 5 days No heavy lifting or swimming for 2 weeks
