Liposuction Before and After
The patient is a 29 year old woman who mentioned she was at her goal weight and thought she still had some excess fullness over her lower abdomen, hips, outer and inner thighs and her inner knees. She wanted to explore the option of liposuction. She had tried cool sculpting but it did not help her as she wanted to see a significant change.
At her consultation with Dr. Newman, a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in suction techniques, fat excess was noted in the areas above and there was very good skin thickness and elasticity.
Liposuction Surgery/Anesthetic Technique
The patient’s liposuction was performed comfortably under “Monitored Anesthesia Care.” Monitored Anesthesia Care is a common anesthetic technique where a board certified anesthesiologist administers IV sedation while constantly monitoring the patient’s level of sleepiness. Patients can therefore be totally asleep or varying levels of awakeness, as the patient wishes. Most patients want to be totally unaware as to what is going on around them during the procedure and monitored anesthesia care, administered by a caring anesthesiologist, ensures that patients will be thoroughly comfortable and have an enjoyable liposuction experience prior to, during and after the procedure.
The patient was very comfortable in the recovery room and had no recollection of her procedure. In addition to the sedation administered by the anesthesiologist, the areas to be suctioned are numbed by the surgeon. This ensures comfort both during and after the procedure as the treated areas are still numb in the recovery room.
Liposuction Healing and Aftercare
The discomfort described by most patients who have liposuction is that of a hard workout. So many patients don’t take narcotics and simply rely on Tylenol after the procedure, depending on their pain tolerance. Patients are instructed to walk inside their home every few hours when they return home from their procedure. Patients are seen the next morning at the Doctor’s office and have a premeasured garment placed to ensure comfort and help minimize swelling. Patients are then instructed to walk outside beginning that morning. A walking program is begun immediately to help swelling go down and to assist in returning the patient to their usual activities as soon as possible.
Liposuction Before and After Photos
As can be seen from this patient’s liposuction before and after photos, projecting curves were converted to smooth contours to create a sleek appearance. Her skin had good elasticity and so is quite smooth after her procedure.
Liposuction Risks
Liposuction is the commonest and most safe procedures performed today and liposuction risks are very rare when the surgery is performed in the appropriate patient. The best professional to perform liposuction is a board certified plastic surgeon because they are uniquely capable in achieving the best cosmetic result for you. They are not only thoroughly trained in all aspects of cosmetic surgery and so are able to perform all of the alternative treatments. This is important because doctors who perform only suction may only have that to offer patients and may bias their opinion towards what they can offer the patient.
Some patients may be much better suited for a tummy tuck and suction may only make the problem worse by creating more skin. It is therefore important for patients to seek consultation with a plastic surgeon who can tell them they don’t need another procedure and that suction, in fact, is the best alternative for them.
Another reason to seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is that their training programs chose them to become a plastic surgeon because they have, in addition to being “good with their hands”, an artistic eye and a creative nature. This extra ability helps patients get to their cosmetic goals.
Liposuction Cost
Liposuction prices are quite reasonable, even when using a board certified anesthesiologist for maximum comfort and safety. Payment plans are also available to make for easy payments.
Liposuction Near Me
It is very important to have your procedure near your home so that the treating Doctor is nearby if you have any questions or concerns. It’s especially important to be near the Doctor’s office the evening of the day of surgery. Complications of liposuction are quite rare in healthy patients who are good candidates for the procedure.
