WHO IS A CANDIDATE?

If you have excess subcutaneous fat, which is resistant to diet and exercise.
If you wish to change the contours of your body. Commonly involved areas are the anterior
part of the neck (under the chin), upper arms and armpits, male chest/breasts, trunk,
abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees, calves, and ankles.
Most patients are near normal weight and desire permanent contour changes.
Improved techniques now allow larger amounts of fat removal. Liposculpture can be useful
to heavier persons as well.

INTENDED RESULTS

A permanent improvement in the contour and proportion of the treated areas.
A more flattering figure or physique, in or out of clothing.

PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION

The procedures are done on an outpatient basis.
General anesthesia is usually used for safety and comfort.
Small suction tubes (cannulas) are inserted through very short incisions placed in
inconspicuous locations near the fat deposits, and excess fat is removed.
If very large volumes of fat are to be removed, we will probably ask you to donate one or
two units of blood and take supplemental iron before surgery. Your own blood will be used
as a transfusion at the end of surgery.

RECUPERATION AND HEALING

The patient goes home with a compression garment (or tape) covering the treated areas.
Compression is advised for about a month as it helps reduce swelling and helps you achieve
the final result more quickly. Once pain and soreness decrease, it is frequently more
comfortable to wear lycra or spandex exercise pants.
Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.
Bruising and swelling usually subside in 2-4 weeks. The final result takes shape over 2-3
months.

OTHER OPTIONS

Additional procedures that may enhance the result are Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty),
Breast Reduction, Breast Lift, Breast Augmentation, Thigh Lift, or Buttock Lift.

INSURANCE GUIDELINES

This procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The
patient is responsible for payment.

NOTE

The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be
determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of
risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major
complications are rare.