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Dr. Taylor was one
of the first plastic surgeons in Southern CA to incorporate ultrasonic
liposuction into his practice and uses it regularly to obtain the best
results in body contouring. This most advanced type of liposuction allows
for removal of greater amounts of fat in a gentler, safer fashion with
less post-operative pain, bruising and swelling. In this technology,
fat is removed more efficiently and less traumatically by utilizing
sound waves to liquify the fat under the skin. This allows for the safe
removal of higher volumes of fat and results in a final appearance that
is generally smoother and more impressive than that seen with traditional
liposuction techniques. The advantages of this technique are particularly
useful for sculpting a woman's abdomen, hip, and flank area or any portion
of a man's body, including gynecomastia (breast tissue in the male chest).
Exercise and diet
will make you healthy, muscular and lean. It does not always remove
those stubborn LFD's (localized fat deposits). Every individual's fat
distribution and body shape is genetically determined. What this means
is that often no amount of diet and exercise will remove these stubborn
fat deposits. Liposuction removes fat and fat cells thus sculpting the
body and doing what diet and exercise alone cannot. Liposuction is one
of the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the United States
today. Liposuction does not replace or serve as a substitute for good
diet and exercise.
Lipoplasty, commonly known as liposuction, is a common surgical procedure
that removes deposits of excess fat from specific areas of the body,
face or neck. Liposuction can be used to slim the hips, thighs, flatten
the tummy, shape the calves and ankles or eliminate a double chin.
The best candidates for Liposuction are:
-Men and women
of normal weight whom mainly want to improve their body shape and
contours.
-People with fat deposits that are "trouble areas", where
exercise and diet seem not to have any effect,
-People with good elasticity in their skin, so when the fat is removed,
they will achieve a smooth appearance
The areas that liposuction can have the greatest effect
are the abdomen and waist area, the arms, back chin, neck,
hips, buttocks, thigh ankles, calves and inner knees.
Patients of any age can undergo the procedure, but those
who have greater skin elasticity will achieve the smoothest
end result.
Your Doctor may use the tumescent technique, in which
the fat is pre injected with a solution of salt water,
local anesthetic and small amounts of adrenaline. Larger
amounts of fat can be safely removed with this technique.
During the procedure one or more incisions are made near
the area to be treated. When possible, the incisions are
made within the fold or natural creases in skin. Your
Doctor will then insert a small hollow tube called a cannula
through the incision where he will then penetrate the
underlying fat. The cannula is connected to a flexible
tubing and suction pump. Your Doctor then moves the cannula
back and forth though the fat, vacuuming the fat out through
the tube.
The Procedure is very common with thousands of patients
undergoing the procedure each year with no major complications.
In rare cases the procedure has caused severe trauma,
particularly when multiple or very extensive areas are
suctioned at one time. Other possible complications include
fluid accumulation and injury to the skin. Sometimes asymmetry
or unevenness may require further treatment.
Want to learn more about Liposuction?
Click to schedule a FREE consultation
with Dr. Taylor or call (800) 505-3627.
Before
and After Photos
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