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Liposuction - Liposculpture
Liposculpture has had numerous advancements over the last twenty-five years since it began in France. Today, we have many cannulas (suction tubes) to choose from for different depths and stiffness of fatty tissues. Fluids with numbing medicine (local anesthesia) and medication to decrease blood loss and bruising are placed into the fat (tumescent technique). Arizona liposuction surgeon, Dr. Nelson also uses the Erchonia® Laser an FDA approved device that increases fat removal, decreases pain and bruising, and hastens recovery following liposuction. A series of laser treatments will be used postoperatively to decrease pain and swelling.
It is important for patients to note that liposuction (“lipoplasty”) is not intended as a means to perfection or weight loss. Individuals who have exhausted natural weight loss methods with no further improvement are ideal candidates. Patients should be at or near their ideal weight, psychologically and physically healthy, as well as have realistic expectations.
Liposuction is frequently used as a component of abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, body lifts, or breast reduction surgery to tailor the desired aesthetic result. Some of the most commonly targeted areas include the upper arms, chest, abdomen, hips, and thighs. Patients may anticipate total body rejuvenation when receiving liposuction in multiple areas of the body that store excess pockets of fat.
Patients wear compression garments for several weeks following liposuction to help resolve tissue swelling.As Dr. Nelson makes small incisions to insert the cannula, there is minimal scarring post-surgery that will continue to fade over time.
You may gain additional information regarding the liposuction procedure, as well as learn of your options during an initial consultation with Dr. Nelson. During this time, a personalized surgical plan may be created to best fit your anatomy and desired outcome.
Actual Patient Before and After Photos
Liposuction Abdomen, Flanks, Thighs
30 Years, 5'3" 130 lbs, 2 Kids, Lipo Abdomen, Thighs & Flanks.
55 Years Old, Back Flanks and Abdomen, 5’ 10” 190 lbs, Pre Op black shorts, Post op blue shorts.
Pre ops, 42 yr old male, Lipo of abdomen flanks and back. 5'4" 150lbs