Lipoplasty - UAL

Every year, thousands of men and women choose liposuction to remove the fatty deposits that just won't respond to diet and exercise.

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove small pockets of excess fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. A small tube called a cannula, connected to a vacuum machine, is inserted into the fatty tissue through tiny incisions placed in inconspicuous locations on the skin. Your surgeon gently moves the cannula around under your skin removing the unwanted fatty deposits. The result is a resculpting of bulging areas into more attractive contours. Now, a new technique called UAL has been added to complement the traditional forms of liposuction.

What is UAL?

Ultrasonically Assisted Lipoplasty complements Tumescent Liposuction. With the Tumescent technique, large volumes of saline solution, local anesthesia, and adrenaline are infused into the area being treated to cause swelling. This enables your physician to go more superficially under the skin. UAL uses high frequency sound waves to liquefy subcutaneous fat cells and facilitate low level aspiration. The ultrasonic energy acts primarily on the fat cells and has no effect on the vascular, nervous, or connective tissues. With UAL your physician can achieve smoother results, remove difficult fibrous fatty deposits and aspirate more fat.

What areas can be treated?

The most frequent areas treated by UAL in men are the love handles, breasts, abdomen and neckline. In women they include: thighs, hips, buttocks, stomach, knees, lower leg, cheeks and double chins. Some women elect to have their fat recycled to other parts of their body using lipo-augmentation.

How are the benefits of UAL measured?

Cosmetically speaking, successful Ultrasonically Assisted Lipoplasty is measured in inches rather than pounds. The weight removed is not as important as the improvement in your body's contour. Most important is the patient's improved self-image and self-acceptance.

How will my skin look after surgery?

Dimples, ripples and stretch marks remain unchanged. The changes following liposuction are similar to what you would expect if you could lose an equal amount of localized fat through diet and exercise alone. The use of smaller cannulas allows the fibrous connections between your skin and body to remain. These connections will contract over time. As a result, excessive skin folds are so rare that many patients avoid the necessity for surgical skin excision by having excellent results with Ultrasonically Assisted Lipoplasty alone.

Is the fat removal permanent?

Yes! It seems that after puberty you do not create new fat cells. When you gain weight, you expand the fat cells that you have. UAL permanently removes fat cells to improve your body's contour. Should you gain weight after liposuction, it goes to the fat cells that remain in your body. The localized fatty deposits that existed prior to liposuction can no longer balloon up out of proportion to the surrounding areas.

Will UAL get rid of cellulite?

UAL is not a treatment for cellulite, although many patients do notice an improvement in the appearance of cellulite after the fat cells are removed.

Who are the best candidates for UAL?

There are no definite weight or age guidelines or restrictions. Most patients have localized fatty deposits, are within thirty pounds of their ideal weight, and have been stable at that weight for years. The best candidates for body sculpting are patients who:

• Have realistic expectations of the procedure.

• Have tried diet, exercise and weight loss programs.

• Are only slightly to moderately overweight.

• Understand liposuction is not a weight loss program.

• Have firm, elastic skin and are in good health.

• Do not expect dramatic lifestyle changes.

• Have disproportionate areas of localized fat.

What will my recovery be like?

You will wear a snug elastic dressing, girdle, or body stocking over the treated area for the next several weeks. You will go home after the procedure and rest for at least 24 hours, after which you may gradually increase your activity as tolerated. After 2 or 3 days you may resume non-strenuous activities.

Will I need a second procedure?

Most likely one procedure will be sufficient. However, some patients require a fine tuning procedure at a future date.

Body Sculpting

You have dieted and exercised and there are still stubborn areas of fat that will not go away. Your reason for choosing liposuction may be as simple as just wanting to look better in your clothes. While liposuction is not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle, it can make you look and feel better.

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction surgery is performed to actually remove unwanted localized deposits of fat cells from the body. The procedure is meant for body contouring. It is not a treatment of obesity. A suction tube is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the skin. With a high pressure vacuum, fat cells are extracted through this tube. The result is a resculpting of bulging areas into more attractive contours.

What is the Tumescent Technique?

With the Tumescent Technique, large volumes of saline solution, local anesthesia, and adrenaline are infused into the fatty area being treated to cause swelling. This enables your surgeon to maneuver a small instrument called a cannula, connected to a vacuum machine, superficially under the skin. The cannula is inserted into the fatty tissue through tiny incisions. Your surgeon gently moves it around under your skin and suctions away the unwanted fatty deposits to reveal more attractive contours.

The best candidates for body sculpting:

• have firm, elastic skin and are in good health.
• have tried to eliminate bulges through diet, exercise and weight loss.
• have distinct areas of localized fat that are disproportionate to the rest of their bodies.
• have realistic expectations and are only slightly to moderately overweight.
• understand that liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss.

How will my skin look after surgery?

Dimples, ripples and stretch marks remain unchanged following liposuction. Your new figure will be similar to what you would expect if you could lose an equal amount of localized fat through diet and exercise alone. The use of smaller cannulas allows the fibrous connections between your skin and body to remain. These connections will contract over time. As a result, excessive skin folds are so rare that many patients avoid the necessity for surgical skin excision by having excellent results with liposuction alone.

What will my recovery be like?

You will go home after the procedure and rest for a few hours, after which you may gradually increase your activity as tolerated. After 2 to 5 days you may resume normal activities. You may need to wear a snug elastic dressing, girdle, or body stocking over the treated area to aid healing.

External Ultrasonic Assisted Lipoplasty

Every year, thousands of men and women choose liposuction to remove the fatty deposits that just won't respond to diet and exercise.

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove small pockets of excess fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. A small tube called a cannula, connected to a vacuum machine, is inserted into the fatty tissue through tiny incisions placed in inconspicuous locations on the skin. Your surgeon gently moves the cannula around under your skin removing the unwanted fatty deposits. The result is a resculpting of bulging areas into more attractive contours. Now, a new technique called EUAL has been added to complement the traditional forms of liposuction.

What is EUAL?

External Ultrasonic Assisted Lipoplasty complements Tumescent Liposuction. With the Tumescent technique, large volumes of saline solution, local anesthesia, and adrenaline are infused into the area being treated to cause swelling. This enables your physician to go more superficially under the skin. EUAL uses high frequency sound waves to liquefy subcutaneous fat cells and facilitate low level aspiration. The ultrasonic energy acts primarily on the fat cells and has no effect on the vascular, nervous, or connective tissues. With EUAL your surgeon can achieve smoother results, remove difficult fibrous fatty deposits and aspirate more fat.

What areas can be treated?

The most frequent areas treated by EUAL in men are the love handles, breasts, abdomen and neckline. In women they include: thighs, hips, buttocks, stomach, knees, lower leg, cheeks and double chins. Some women elect to have their fat recycled to other parts of their body using lipo-augmentation.

Who are the best candidates for EUAL?

There are no definite weight or age guidelines or restrictions. Most patients have localized fatty deposits, are within thirty pounds of their ideal weight, and have been stable at that weight for years. The best candidates for body sculpting are patients who:

• Have realistic expectations of the procedure.
• Have tried diet, exercise and weight loss programs.
• Are only slightly to moderately overweight.
• Understand liposuction is not a weight loss program.
• Have firm, elastic skin and are in good health.
• Do not expect dramatic lifestyle changes.
• Have disproportionate areas of localized fat.

How are the benefits of EUAL measured?

Cosmetically speaking, successful External Ultrasonic Assisted Lipoplasty is measured in inches rather than pounds. The weight removed is not as important as the

improvement in your body’s contour. Most important is the patient’s improved self-image and self acceptance.

How will my skin look after surgery?

Dimples, ripples and stretch marks remain unchanged. The changes following liposuction are similar to what you would expect if you could lose an equal amount of localized fat through diet and exercise alone. The use of smaller cannulas allows the fibrous connections between your skin and body to remain. These connections will contract over time. Consequently many patients avoid the necessity for surgical skin excision by having excellent results with External Ultrasonic Assisted Lipoplasty alone.

Is the fat removal permanent?

Yes! It seems that after puberty we do not create new fat cells. When you gain weight, you expand the fat cells that you have. EUAL permanently removes fat cells to improve your body's contour. Should you gain weight after liposuction, it goes to the fat cells that remain in your body. The localized fatty deposits that existed prior to liposuction can no longer balloon up out of proportion to the surrounding areas.

Will EUAL get rid of cellulite?

EUAL is not a treatment for cellulite, although many patients do notice an improvement in the appearance of cellulite after the fat cells are removed.

Body Sculpting for African Americans

 You have dieted and exercised and there are still stubborn areas of fat that will not go away. Your reason for choosing liposuction may be as simple as just wanting to look better in your clothes. While liposuction is not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle, it can make you look and feel better.

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction surgery is performed to actually remove unwanted localized deposits of fat cells from the body. The procedure is meant for body contouring. It is not a treatment of obesity. A suction tube is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the skin. With a high pressure vacuum, fat cells are extracted through this tube. The result is a resculpting of bulging areas into more attractive contours.

What is the Tumescent Technique?

With the Tumescent Technique, large volumes of saline solution, local anesthesia, and adrenaline are infused into the fatty area being treated to cause swelling. This enables your surgeon to maneuver a small instrument called a cannula, connected to a vacuum machine, superficially under the skin. The cannula is inserted into the fatty tissue through tiny incisions. Your surgeon gently moves it around under your skin and suctions away the unwanted fatty deposits to reveal more attractive contours.

What areas can be treated by Liposuction?

The most frequent areas treated by liposuction in men are the “love handles”, breasts, abdomen and neckline. In women they include: thighs, hips, buttocks, stomach, knees, lower leg, cheeks, and double chins. Some women elect to have their fat recycled through lipo-augmentation.

How are the benefits of Liposuction measured?

Cosmetically speaking, successful liposuction is measured in inches rather than pounds. The weight removed is not as important as the improvement in your body’s contour. Most important is our patient’s improved self-image and self acceptance.

Who are the best candidates?

The best candidates for body sculpting:

• have firm, elastic skin and are in good health.
• have tried to eliminate bulges through diet, exercise and weight loss.
• have distinct areas of localized fat that are disproportionate to the rest of their bodies.
• have realistic expectations and are only slightly to moderately overweight.
• understand that liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss.

Is the fat removal permanent?

Yes! It seems that after puberty we do not create new fat cells. When you gain weight, you expand the fat cells that you have. Tumescent liposuction permanently removes fat cells to improve your body’s contour. Should you gain weight after liposuction, it goes to the fat cells that remain in your body. The localized fatty deposits that existed prior to liposuction can no longer balloon up out of proportion to the surrounding areas.

How will my skin look after surgery?

Dimples, ripples and stretch marks remain unchanged following liposuction. Your new figure will be similar to what you would expect if you could lose an equal amount of localized fat through diet and exercise alone. The use of smaller cannulas allows the fibrous connections between your skin and body to remain. These connections will contract over time. As a result, excessive skin folds are so rare that many patients avoid the necessity for surgical skin excision by having excellent results with liposuction alone.

What will my recovery be like?

You will go home after the procedure and rest for a few hours, after which you may gradually increase your activity as tolerated. After 2 to 5 days you may resume normal activities. You may need to wear a snug elastic dressing, girdle, or body stocking over the treated area to aid healing.

Body Sculpting

You have dieted and exercised and there are still stubborn areas of fat that will not go away. Your reason for choosing liposuction may be as simple as just wanting to look better in your clothes. While liposuction is not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle, it can make you look and feel better.

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction surgery is performed to actually remove unwanted localized deposits of fat cells from the body. The procedure is meant for body contouring. It is not a treatment of obesity. A suction tube is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the skin. With a high pressure vacuum, fat cells are extracted through this tube. The result is a resculpting of bulging areas into more attractive contours.

What is the Tumescent Technique?

With the Tumescent Technique, large volumes of saline solution, local anesthesia, and adrenaline are infused into the fatty area being treated to cause swelling. This enables your surgeon to maneuver a small instrument called a cannula, connected to a vacuum machine, superficially under the skin. The cannula is inserted into the fatty tissue through tiny incisions. Your surgeon gently moves it around under your skin and suctions away the unwanted fatty deposits to reveal more attractive contours.

The best candidates for body sculpting:

• have firm, elastic skin and are in good health.
• have tried to eliminate bulges through diet, exercise and weight loss.
• have distinct areas of localized fat that are disproportionate to the rest of their bodies.
• have realistic expectations and are only slightly to moderately overweight.
• understand that liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss.

How will my skin look after surgery?

Dimples, ripples and stretch marks remain unchanged following liposuction. Your new figure will be similar to what you would expect if you could lose an equal amount of localized fat through diet and exercise alone. The use of smaller cannulas allows the fibrous connections between your skin and body to remain. These connections will contract over time. As a result, excessive skin folds are so rare that many patients avoid the necessity for surgical skin excision by having excellent results with liposuction alone.

What will my recovery be like?

You will go home after the procedure and rest for a few hours, after which you may gradually increase your activity as tolerated. After 2 to 5 days you may resume normal activities. You may need to wear a snug elastic dressing, girdle, or body stocking over the treated area to aid healing.

Body Sculpting For Men

 Image isn't everything. But, in today's hectic, competitive environment, it can make a big difference. Studies have shown that the male cosmetic surgery trend is closely tied to career advancement. In a recent nationwide survey on the importance of appearance and job success, 84% of men believed physical attractiveness was important for power and success on the job, and 32% of men agreed that if they had a more youthful appearance, it would positively impact their job success. You may have tried to diet and exercise on a regular basis, only to find that those "love handles," fatty breasts, belly, and that fatty pouch under your chin just won't go away. Your reasons for choosing to have liposuction may be as simple as just wanting to look better at the beach or on the job. While liposuction is not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle, it can make you look and feel better.

What is Tumescent liposuction?

With the Tumescent technique, large volumes of saline solution, local anesthesia, and adrenaline are infused into the fatty area being treated to cause swelling. This enables your surgeon to maneuver a small instrument called a cannula, connected to a vacuum machine, superficially under the skin. The cannula is inserted into the fatty tissue through tiny incisions. Your surgeon gently moves it around under your skin and suctions away the unwanted fatty deposits to reveal more attractive contours.

Who are the best candidates?

The best candidates for body sculpting:
• Have firm, elastic skin and are in good health.
• Have tried diet, exercise and weight loss programs.
• Have fat deposits disproportionate to the rest of their bodies.
• Have realistic expectations and are only slightly overweight.
• Don’t expect liposuction to change their lives dramatically.

What areas can be treated by liposuction?

The most frequent areas treated by liposuction in men are:

• the "love handles"
• breasts
• abdomen
• neckline

Is the fat removal permanent?

Yes! It seems that after puberty, we do not create new fat cells. When you gain weight, you expand the fat cells that you have. Tumescent liposuction permanently removes fat cells to improve your body's contour. Should you gain weight after liposuction, it goes to the fat cells that remain in your body. The localized fatty deposits that existed prior to liposuction can no longer balloon up out of proportion to the surrounding areas.

Most likely, one procedure will be sufficient. However, some patients require a fine-tuning procedure at a future date.

How will my skin look after surgery?

Dimples, ripples and stretch marks remain unchanged following liposuction. The changes following liposuction are similar to what you would expect if you could lose an equal amount of localized fat through diet and exercise alone. The use of smaller cannulas allows the fibrous connections between your skin and body to remain. These connections will
contract over time. As a result, excessive skin folds are so rare that many patients avoid the necessity for surgical skin removal by having excellent results with liposuction alone.

What will my recovery be like?

One or two small stitches close the tiny incisions. You will wear a snug elastic dressing, girdle or body stocking over the treated area for the next several weeks. You may go home after the procedure and rest for at least 24 hours, after which you may gradually increase your activity as tolerated. After 2 or 3 days you may resume non-strenuous activities.

LipoSelection^SM by VASER^®

Sound Body Sculpting

Every year, thousands of men and women choose liposuction surgery to remove the fatty deposits that just won’t respond to diet and exercise. That’s why liposuction has become the number one procedure in the United States.

One of the most popular forms of liposuction to date has been the Tumescent Liposuction Technique. This safe and effective procedure has been performed in doctors’ offices for many years. Large volumes of saline solution, local anesthesia, and adrenaline are infused into the fatty area being treated. The fat is then removed through a small instrument called a cannula. The cannula is inserted into the fatty tissue through tiny incisions placed in inconspicuous locations. Your surgeon gently moves it around under your skin, suctioning away the unwanted fatty deposits. The procedure resculpts bulging areas to reveal more attractive contours.

VASER LipoSelection

Now, liposuction can be even more gentle and effective with VASER LipoSelection, a new technique that dissolves fat using sound energy. Once the tumescent fluids fully saturate the body, VASER uses high frequency sound waves to liquefy subcutaneous fat cells, making them easier to remove. The sound energy acts primarily on the fat cells and has little, if any, effect on the vascular, nervous, or connective tissues. With VASER your doctor can achieve smoother results, remove difficult fibrous fatty deposits and aspirate more fat.

What areas can be treated with VASER?

The most frequent areas treated by VASER in men are the “love handles”, breasts, abdomen and neckline. In women they include: thighs, hips, buttocks, stomach, knees, lower leg, cheeks, and double chins. Some women elect to have their fat recycled.

What are the benefits of VASER?

• IV sedation with local anesthesia
• VASER with ultrasound is more delicate
• Fat separation is easier
• There is less post operative drainage
• There is less bruising and swelling
• Quicker return to regular activities

The procedure and recovery

The procedure may be performed using local anesthesia with sedation. Side effects may include temporary swelling, bruising, soreness or a burning sensation. Possible risks are infection, skin loss, asymmetry, collection of blood beneath the skin that may require draining, or wavy, baggy or spotted skin.The patient feels better in one to three weeks and all bruising and swelling should subside within twelve weeks. Overeating will cause weight gain, but the treated area should remain proportionate.

What results should I expect?

Cosmetically speaking, results from VASER are measured in inches rather than pounds. The weight removed is not as important as the improvement in your body’s contour. Patients who have had VASER experience less pain, bleeding, bruising and recover faster.

For some patients, it is the improved self-image and self-acceptance that is the most important. With VASER, many patients are happier the next day when they take off their dressings to see a slimmer, more pleasing contour to their body.

Facial Liposuction

Your face says a lot about you as a person. In many ways, it provides others with a lasting impression of who you are, how you feel and what you think.

Diet and exercise can help many areas of the body, but nothing seems to affect those fatty deposits in your cheeks, chin, jawline or neck. These areas don't usually respond to diet and exercise. They can also obscure who you really are. Now, Facial Liposuction can provide you with a solution.

Facial Liposuction can make a dramatic change in the way you look by removing the excess fat from your cheeks, chin and neck.

What is Facial Liposuction?

Liposuction surgery is performed to actually remove unwanted localized deposits of fat cells from the body. Liposuction was originally designed for body contouring. Your Liposuction surgeon uses a special tube called a cannula. The cannula is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the face or neck. Using a suction syringe or pump attached to the cannula, the fat cells are extracted. The result is a resculpting of bulging areas into more attractive and more youthful facial contours.

In younger patients, Facial Liposuction may be done alone. In older patients, it may produce optimal results when combined with a facelift, browlift, eyelid or nose surgery. It is often performed with the addition of chin or cheek implants for better definition.

Who are the best candidates for facial liposuction?

Most men and women who have localized facial fatty deposits are good candidates for Facial Liposuction provided they:

• Are in good health.
• Have fat deposits disproportionate to the rest of their face.
• Have good skin elasticity.
• Have realistic expectations.

Is the fat removal permanent?

Yes! After puberty, we do not create many new fat cells. When you gain weight, you expand the fat cells that you have. Facial Liposuction permanently removes fat cells to improve your facial contour.

Should you gain weight after liposuction, it goes to the fat cells that remain in your body. The localized fatty deposits that existed prior to liposuction can no longer balloon up out of proportion to the surrounding areas.

Will I need a second procedure?

One procedure is usually sufficient. However, some patients require a fine-tuning procedure at a future date.

Is Facial Liposuction for you?

If excess fatty tissue in your face or neck is bothering you, Facial Liposuction may be your answer. Your doctor can help you determine what the best treatment will be to obtain your desired results.

How will I look after surgery?

The changes following Facial Liposuction can be dramatic, as illustrated in the photographs above. The use of smaller cannulas allow the fibrous connections between your skin and body to remain. These connections will contract over time. As a result, excessive neck skin folds are so rare that many patients avoid the necessity for surgical skin removal by having excellent results with Facial Liposuction alone.

What will my recovery be like?

One or two small stitches may be needed to close the tiny incisions. You will wear a snug elastic dressing over the treated area for a few days, and you may be advised to wear it at night for a few weeks. You will go home after the procedure and rest for at least 24 hours. Mild pain relievers may be needed along with cold packs for a few days. Most patients resume normal activities after 2 - 4 days.

Facial Power Liposuction

Bothered by excess fat around your cheeks, chin and neck?

Your face says a lot about you as a person. In many ways, it provides others with a lasting impression of who you are, how you feel and what you think.
Diet and exercise can help many areas of the body, but nothing seems to affect those fatty deposits in your cheeks, chin, jawline or neck. These areas don't usually respond to diet and exercise. They can also obscure who you really are. Now, Facial Power Liposuction can provide you with a solution. Facial Power Liposuction can make a dramatic change in the way you look by removing the excess fat from your cheeks, chin and neck.

What is Facial Power Liposuction?

Liposuction surgery is performed to actually remove unwanted localized deposits of fat cells from the body. Liposuction was originally designed for body contouring. Your Liposuction surgeon uses a special new powered cannula. The cannula is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the face or neck. The power technique is safer and leads to a faster recovery. The result is a resculpting of bulging areas into more attractive and more youthful facial contours. In younger patients, Facial Power Liposuction may be done alone. In older patients, it may produce optimal results when combined with a facelift, browlift, eyelid or nose surgery. It is often performed with the addition of chin or cheek implants for better definition.
 

Who are the best candidates?

Most men and women who have localized facial fatty deposits are good candidates for Facial Liposuction provided they:

• Are in good health.
• Have fat deposits disproportionate to the rest of their bodies.
• Have good skin elasticity.
• Have realistic expectations.
 

Is the fat removal permanent?

Yes! It seems that after puberty, our bodies do not create new fat cells. When you gain weight, you expand the fat cells that you have. Facial Liposuction permanently removes fat cells to improve your facial contour. Should you gain weight after liposuction, it goes to the fat cells that remain in your body. The localized fatty deposits that existed prior to liposuction can no longer balloon up out of proportion to the surrounding areas.
 

Will I need a second procedure?

One procedure is usually sufficient. However, some patients require a fine-tuning procedure at a future date.
 

Is Facial Liposuction for you?

If excess fatty tissue in your face or neck is bothering you, Facial Liposuction may be your answer. Your doctor can help you determine what the best treatment will be to obtain your desired results.
 

How will I look after surgery?

The changes following Facial Power Liposuction can be dramatic, as illustrated in the photographs above. The use of smaller cannulas allow the fibrous connections between your skin and body to remain. These connections will contract over time. As a result, excessive neck skin folds are so rare that many patients avoid the necessity for surgical skin removal by having excellent results with Facial Liposuction alone.
 

What will my recovery be like?

One or two small stitches may be needed to close the tiny incisions. You will wear a snug elastic dressing over the treated area for a few days, and you may be advised to wear it at night for a few weeks. You will go home after the procedure and rest for at least 24 hours. Mild pain relievers may be needed along with cold packs for a few days. Most patients resume normal activities after 2 - 4 days.

Liposuction cost in Chicago

Liposuction cost is based on the areas removed. On each liposuction surgery, the cost is determined as follows: The first area treated by liposuction is $2,000, and additional areas treated by liposuction are $1,000 more.  The areas treated with liposuction are as follows: chest, upper abdomen, lower abdomen, inner thigh, outer thigh (saddle bag), knees, ankles, upper arms, each buttock cheek, flanks (love handles), upper back, each female breast. Any areas not mentioned, a quote can be given when meeting with the doctor during your complementary liposuction consultation. Some of the more common areas treated with liposuction are drawn below. The only cost to the patient is as stated, and there are no hidden fees. Other than the fee quoted, the patient is responsible for getting a compression garment. Furthermore, the doctor will prescribe medications for discomfort and antibiotics, which the patient would be responsible for.

Total cost of liposuction is:

1. Cost of liposuction surgery

2. Cost of pressure garment (roughly, $75 to $150)

3. Cost of medications (generic, and covered by medical insurance)

Example of total liposuction cost:

1. Male with gynecomastia (male breasts):

• Cost of liposuction is $2000
• Cost of pressure garment is $150
• Cost of prescription medications is $50

2. Female with upper and lower abdomen

• Cost of liposuction is $3000
• Cost of Pressure garment is $150
• Cost of prescription medications is $50                       

Body Sculpting

You have dieted and exercised and there are still stubborn areas of fat that will not go away. Your reason for choosing liposuction may be as simple as just wanting to look better in your clothes. While liposuction is not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle, it can make you look and feel better.

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction surgery is performed to actually remove unwanted localized deposits of fat cells from the body. The procedure is meant for body contouring. It is not a treatment of obesity. A suction tube is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the skin. With a high pressure vacuum, fat cells are extracted through this tube. The result is a resculpting of bulging areas into more attractive contours.

What is the Tumescent Technique?

With the Tumescent Technique, large volumes of saline solution, local anesthesia, and adrenaline are infused into the fatty area being treated to cause swelling. This enables your surgeon to maneuver a small instrument called a cannula, connected to a vacuum machine, superficially under the skin. The cannula is inserted into the fatty tissue through tiny incisions. Your surgeon gently moves it around under your skin and suctions away the unwanted fatty deposits to reveal more attractive contours.

The best candidates for body sculpting:

• have firm, elastic skin and are in good health.
• have tried to eliminate bulges through diet, exercise and weight loss.
• have distinct areas of localized fat that are disproportionate to the rest of their bodies.
• have realistic expectations and are only slightly to moderately overweight.
• understand that liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss.

How will my skin look after surgery?

Dimples, ripples and stretch marks remain unchanged following liposuction. Your new figure will be similar to what you would expect if you could lose an equal amount of localized fat through diet and exercise alone. The use of smaller cannulas allows the fibrous connections between your skin and body to remain. These connections will contract over time. As a result, excessive skin folds are so rare that many patients avoid the necessity for surgical skin excision by having excellent results with liposuction alone.

What will my recovery be like?

You will go home after the procedure and rest for a few hours, after which you may gradually increase your activity as tolerated. After 2 to 5 days you may resume normal activities. You may need to wear a snug elastic dressing, girdle, or body stocking over the treated area to aid healing.

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