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Liposuction (Lipectomy)
Suction-assisted lipectomy-also known as
liposuction, fat suction, or suction lipectomy-is a technique to remove
unwanted fat deposits from specific areas of the body, including the chin,
neck, and cheeks; the upper arms and above the breasts; the abdomen, buttocks,
hips, and thighs; and the knees, calves, and ankles. Liposuction is not
a substitute for weight reduction, but a method of removing localized
fat that doesn't respond to dieting and exercise.
Procedure:
Improves body shape by removing exercise-resistant fat deposits with a
tube and vacuum device. Performed using the tumescent technique, in which
targeted fat cells are infused with saline containing solution with a
local anesthetic before liposuction to reduce post-operative bruising
and swelling.
Length of Surgery:
1 to 2 hours or longer.
Anesthesia:
Local, with sedation, or general.
In/Outpatient:
Usually outpatient. Extensive procedures may require short inpatient stay.
Side Effects:
Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness. Temporary fluid drainage
from incision sites.
Risks:
Asymmetry. Rippling or bagginess of skin. Pigmentation changes. Fluid
retention.
Recovery:
Back to work: 1 to 2 weeks. More strenuous activity: 4 to 6 weeks.
Duration of Results:
Permanent, with sensible diet and exercise.
Page Update: July 31, 2009
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