Why Liposuction Surgeons Favor Tumescent Liposuction

While there are several liposuction techniques available to the general public, the tumescent liposuction method is fast becoming the procedure of choice. As a result, we plan on describing the benefits associated with this medical procedure.

Before we begin, we cant stress enough that anyone considering this procedure needs to understand it should not be used as a weight loss tool. If the potential patient is able to remove the excess fat deposits via a nutrition and exercise regimen, he or she should do so. This procedure is designed to remove hard to eliminate fatty deposits and not vanity pounds.

During the actual tumescent liposuction, the plastic surgeon injects a large amount of a lidocaine and epinephrine solution into the fatty deposits. This results in the patients capillaries shrinking, which results in significantly less blood loss.

After the patients fatty deposits have swollen, the plastic surgeon uses a micro cannula to remove the deposits. As most people have no idea what a cannula is, it is a reed like device.

Many liposuction surgeons prefer the tumescent liposuction method because of the advantages it has over the traditional form of lipo. The primary advantage is that this procedure uses local anesthesia (in the form of the lidocaine solution). As a general rule, local anesthesia is usually significantly safer than using general anesthesia.

The second benefit of this procedure is reduced bruising and swelling. This is due to the minimal blood loss, which results from the shrinking capillaries during the procedure. Additionally, there is a large amount of post-operative draining after the procedure.

The third benefit is that since general anesthesia is not used, the patient can go home that day. This means that you will have to pay less out of your pocket for an overnight hospital stay. It also means that since you are conscious during the procedure, you can move, which allows the cosmetic surgeon to better contour your body.

The last thing that we need to mention before we conclude this article is that once you leave the hospital, the remaining anesthesia will still be in your body for the next 24 hours. Therefore, please ensure you plan a few days of rest after your operation to ensure you properly recuperate.

July 31 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery | No Comments »

Look Your Best With A Neck Liposuction

Only specific localized fats in different areas are qualified for liposuction. Aside from common liposuction areas like your hips, thighs and abdomen, you can also ask your doctor to perform a neck liposuction. What does this procedure involve?

What It's For

Our face is the first thing that people notice about us. Your neck however also becomes a point for observation because of its closeness to the face. When we reach ages above thirty, we often notice changes in this part of our bodies. Sometimes even exercise and diet will not be able to reduce the fatty thickening of the neck. You may therefore choose to simply cover up with special clothes and accessories to hide your neck of your can choose to undergo neck liposuction. A good neck liposuction procedure will be able to fix your double chin problem.

Consultation

During the consultation the surgeon would want to know what you would like to achieve through neck liposuction. A surgeon would then typically explain what will happen during the procedure and whether your expectations are realistic. You should also make sure to ask about possible risks involved in the procedure.

Just as in any liposuction procedure, your doctor should first assess your fitness as a candidate for neck liposuction. Age, skin elasticity, emotional stability and physical health are crucial factors in determining your eligibility for neck liposuction. Older people with sagging skin, people with poor skin elasticity and those with serious diseases or medical conditions may not be good candidates for this procedure.

Liposuction Procedure

In the neck liposuction procedure, incision marks will be made by your surgeon either behind the ear lobes or under the chin. A cannula will then be inserted and will suck out the excess fat through a tube and vacuum pump. To reduce fluid loss and reduction an intravenous line will supply you with sufficient fluids. During the procedure your surgeon may give you local anesthesia paired with a sedative or general anesthesia depending on your condition and preference. The neck liposuction procedure may last for an hour.

What to Expect After

As with all other types of liposuction, there will be some bruising, numbness, bleeding, swelling and pain after neck liposuction. You may be taken in only as an outpatient though and will be allowed to go home after a few hours. You may actually have a sore neck for several weeks and you may be required to wear a neck compressor for a few weeks as you recuperate.

Once your neck liposuction is healed, you may notice excess skin and skin sagging. This is especially true among people with poor skin elasticity. The procedure can do nothing to improve poor skin quality and muscle tone. To prevent unsightly sagging from developing, you should discuss with your surgeon the possibility of combining neck liposuction with a neck lift to remove possible excess skin after the procedure. A combination procedure may be more expensive but it can improve the appearance of firmness of your neck.

It is always best to ask your doctor about the probable chances of getting a slimmer, more improved neck before liposuction. If you suspect that your skin is no longer elastic then it may be a better idea to stay away from the procedure altogether.

July 16 2009 | Liposuction | No Comments »