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Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery that breaks up and sucks fat from various parts of the body, most commonly the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck, chin, upper and backs of the arms, calves, and back. Liposuction is used to sculpt or contour the body and improve the shape or silhouette.
Procedure In this procedure, the plastic surgeon uses a tube or cannula connected to a suction machine. Popular places to perform suction are the neck, arms, abdomen, hips, buttocks, inner and outer thighs, and knees. It works best for patients who have localized fat with good skin elasticity, have realistic expectations, and are at their ideal weight. Dr. John F. Farella1, the board certified plastic surgeon in westchester NY tells-“Liposuction will not tighten muscle or skin, nor is it a method for overall weight loss. It is used in addition to but does not take the place of diet and exercise. Removal of fat is considered permanent, however, if you gain weight the fat will go to another location. Fat possibly can return in the same area that was liposuctioned but not to the same extent. It is important to keep in mind that liposuction has limitations. It will only remove fat under the skin. It will not remove fat that is inside the abdomen or under muscle. Liposuction will not change bone structure either. Therefore, your results may be limited to your own body structure. Consultation with your physician is necessary.”(Ref: Dr. John F. Farella, M.D., FACS., http://www.drfarella.com/procedures/liposuction.asp Ideal Candidates - Patients who are in good health
- Patients with realistic expectations
- Patients who do not have eating disorders (such as anorexia, bulimia)
- Patients who are doing it for the right reasons (i.e. for themselves)
- Patients who are at their ideal or stable weight
- Patients who have good skin elasticity
- Patients who have localized fat under their skin.
Risks and Complications Risks and complications may include but are not limited to scarring, bleeding, infection, rippling, skin contour irregularities, change in skin sensation, pigmentation changes and swelling, asymmetry, the inability of the skin to redrape correctly or snap back, fluid accumulations, pulmonary complications, skin loss, chronic pain, and risks and complications associated with anesthesia. It is important to remember that complications can occur, but are rare.
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1. Dr. John F. Farella: Dr. John F. Farella is a well known plastic surgeon in New York. He has an extensive experience in performing aesthetic procedures. For further queries you can dial 914.290.4700 or ?914-752-2669 email Dr. Farella at info@drfarella.com. To know more, visit his website http://www.drfarella.com/.
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