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If you have excess subcutaneous
fat, which is resistant to diet and exercise, you may be a candidate
for liposuction. Liposuction will change the contours of your body,
such as under the chin, the upper arms and armpits, male
chest/breasts, trunk, the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees,
calves, and ankles. Liposuction will permanently improve the contour
and proportion of the treated areas. The goal is to create a more
flattering figure or shape, in or out of clothing.
Here at
the Plastic Surgery Center,
this procedure is done on an outpatient basis under local
anesthesia with IV sedation. Small suction tubes called cannulas
are inserted through tiny incisions placed in inconspicuous
locations near the fat deposits, and excess fat is then removed.
Following this surgery, patients go home in a first stage
compression garment or tape covering the treated areas. After
pain and soreness decrease, a second stage garment is worn for
an additional three to four weeks. Total compression time is
approximately one month to help reduce swelling. Initial
discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Bruising
and swelling usually subside in two to four weeks. The final
result takes shape over two to three months; however, final
contours may not be evident for as long as six months.
This procedure is considered cosmetic and is not covered by
insurance. The patient is responsible for payment.
The specific risks 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.
Click
here for more before-and-after Liposuction photos.
Visit our
plastic /
cosmetic surgery
office located in
Portland, Maine (ME).
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