ALL ABOUT LIPOSUCTION

Our bodies are apt to be our autobiographies.” – Frank Gillette Burgess

Liposuction is a technique that removes unwanted fat deposited in various parts of the body like neck, upper arms, abdomen, back, buttocks, hips, thighs, etc.

A small hollow metal tube known as cannula is used to suck the unwanted fat from the body

What does liposuction achieve? Help contour one’s body shape Establishes normal proportions between various parts of the body

Types of Liposuction Tumescent Liposuction Ultrasonic Liposuction

How is Tumescent Liposuction done? 3-4millimeters incision is made adjacent to the localized fat pocket Liposuction fluid that consists of saline with medications is injected into

fatty tissue While the salt water distends the fatty layer, the medications numb the

area and reduce the extent of bleeding Liposuction is performed after all the required area is treated with this

solution The cannula is inserted through small skin incisions into the fatty tissues.

The vacuum section of the cannula provides the suction needed to remove the fat

How is Ultrasonic liposuction done? This is similar to tumescent liposuction, but the only difference is that it

uses ultrasound energy to breakdown the fat. Once the tumescent solution is injected into the fatty areas, an ultra

sound probe is inserted and moved back and forth Every area is treated multiple times with ultrasound energy to break down

the fat

Recovery Period Recovery time depends upon the area as well as degree of liposuction

performed It may take one day for minor liposuction and up to one week for

extensive liposuction

Care after Liposuction………. You’ll have to wear the compression garment for 24hours a day except

while showering for up to six weeks Follow the specific instructions given by your plastic surgeon while

showering If you undergo extensive liposuction, you will have drains to reduce

bruising. You need to take care of the drains as per your surgeon’s instruction.

For best quality liposuction in Baltimore, contact board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michele Shermak

Ph.: 410-616-3000Website: www.drshermak.com