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Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Liposuction Newport BeachLiposuction, or suction-assisted lipectomy, as it is also called, is the most frequently performed plastic surgical procedure in North America. It is done through very small incisions which are usually placed in skin folds.
A rigid metal tube with hole(s) at the end is passed through the fat layer. The tube (called a cannula) is connected to a suction pump, and fat is sucked out. The cannula is passed through the area several times from different directions, resulting in a " Swiss cheese " effect on the fat layer. After surgery, the patient wears a girdle or pressure garment, and the holes in the fat layer are pressed flat and heal. This process takes about 6 weeks. Sometimes ultrasound is applied either externally or through the cannula to aid in liquefying the fat. This technique is quite new. It may be more effective than conventional liposuction where there is a lot of fibrous tissue present, but is probably slower, more expensive and does carry a small risk of burns. Who is it for?Liposuction depends on the skin contracting down after the fat has been sucked out. If the skin has lost its elasticity, and does not shrink, it will hang in folds. If you are generally very overweight, or your skin is very loose and flabby in the areas you want treated, liposuction will probably give a poor result. Many people however are heavy in one area despite dieting. Buying clothes is difficult if your upper and lower body are different sizes. If you are fairly slim above the waist, but heavy in the buttocks and thighs, liposuction should be helpful. Similarly a roll of fat at the waistline, or fatty bulges on the outside of the hips can be corrected. Suctioned fat has been re-injected in other areas, to correct contour problems of the face or body. Unfortunately this fat usually fails to survive as living tissue and is gradually re-absorbed over the next three to twelve months. What to expect.Unless a small area is being treated, general anesthesia is needed. Because of fluid shifts into the suctioned areas, an overnight stay in hospital or a post surgical facility is sometimes wise. You can expect significant bruising afterwards, and will have to wear a pressure garment over the treated areas constantly for about six weeks. Often the skin is numb for two or three months. Strenuous activity should be avoided for at least four weeks, and typically you will need three to ten days off work. Your new shape may be so improved that the treated area is one or two clothing sizes smaller. Also, of course the contour and appearance will be permanently changed. Even if you later gain weight, you will gain weight evenly. The treated area does not "grow back" disproportionately. For the first time you may be able to choose clothes without trying to conceal one body area, and wear a swimsuit without feeling self-conscious. If you are considering Liposuction and are located in or around Orange County, please click here to contact Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Bailey, to setup a consultation. Before-and-After PicturesClick on a thumbnail for a larger image.
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