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 Virginia Liposuction for Removal of Excess Fat
What is liposuction?Liposuction is a surgical technique that is designed to improve the body’s natural contours by removing excess fat from localized areas between the skin and muscle. Very small access sites are used, so scarring is minimal. ‘Lipo’ stands for fat, and liposuction is the process of ‘suctioning out’ the undesired fat. Who is a good candidate for liposuction?The best candidate is someone that is at their ideal body weight, but has localized bulges that they wish contoured. Liposuction is not for weight reduction, and obese patients may not be candidates for this procedure. Usually anyone with a lot of excess skin will not be a good liposuction candidate, since this procedure does not remove skin, only fat. Skin reduction procedures may be more appropriate if there is an excess of skin. How is liposuction performed?There are several different techniques, but the one Dr. Wray most often uses is tumescent liposuction, which is probably the gold standard with which other techniques are compared. This is done by instilling a saline solution containing an anesthetic and medication to lessen bleeding into the area to be suctioned in order to help loosen the fat cells, and then suctioning the area with various sized cannulas to achieve better contouring. The suctioning is done through very small puncture areas that are strategically placed to hide the small scars. How does liposuction work?By suctioning out small tunnels of fat in the desired areas, a honeycomb effect is created. By applying compression, the honeycombed areas collapse. The skin will re-contour to an extent in response to the underlying changes in the fat, resulting in a new contour. When can I return to work?Because liposuction creates very small incisions, and does not involve the muscles, most people experience very little down time when it comes to normal activities. More vigorous activities may be postponed for a week or so, but it is usually up to the patients comfort level after the first week. Most people are able to return to work within a few days. Are the results of liposuction permanent?The fat that is removed will rarely return in the same proportions, but if the patient does not maintain a good diet and exercise program, fat will certainly increase in all areas of the body, including those that are liposuctioned. How much weight will be lost with liposuction?Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure, and the amount of weight lost will be minimal. Liposuction is better described as “spot reducing”; eliminating specific bulges rather than an overall weight reduction. Is liposuction a good treatment for obesity?No, liposuction is usually not a treatment for an obese patient, since it is not going to give an overall reduction of body fat. It does not address any of the excess fat that is inside the abdominal cavity (a “beer belly”), and can become dangerous if too much fat is removed at one time. What are alternatives to liposuction?Liposuction is best for localized excess fat deposits without overlying loose skin. Sometimes a direct excision of the excess skin and fat is a better choice, if there is a lot of loose skin as well as fat. Successful dieting will always result in loss of fat, but it is more generalized and cannot spot reduce. For more information about Liposuction in Virginia...The professionals at The Center for Plastic Surgery and MediSpa are always available to answer any questions regarding our Liposuction procedures. Please give us a call at 1-540-444-4343 to schedule a consultation. You can also schedule a consultation online by clicking here: Schedule a Consultation Online - Liposuction Liposuction Before and After Photos
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