Liposuction Call our office for a complimentary consultation! Are You a Candidate for Liposuction?       The first step toward determining your candidacy for liposuction is a complimentary consultation with Dr. Hart.  During this consultation, Dr. Hart will take a thorough medical history, which includes a list of the medications you are taking, your weight, whether your weight has significantly fluctuated and whether you plan to lose weight before the liposuction. He will also talk with you about your expectations to make sure they are realistic.       In general, the ideal candidates for liposuction are men and women who are of relatively normal weight, but have isolated pockets of fat that do not respond to an adequate diet and exercise program. Think love handles or muffin tops.

            
                                                                             The Liposuction Procedure
 

Liposuction is a method of body sculpting, body contouring or "spot-reduction" involving removal of excess, unsightly fat from specific areas of the body. Liposuction can be done in abdomen, hips, buttocks, back, thighs, knees, calves, ankles, upper arms, jowls, cheeks and neck. These localized fat deposits may sometimes be inherited and typically do not respond to dieting or exercise. Liposuction is often the only way to improve them. Liposuction can be done alone or with other plastic surgery procedures such as breast reduction or tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). In addition, liposuction can be performed on several areas of the body at once. Preparing for Liposuction       Dr. Hart will give you a list of instructions on what to do and what not to do in the days before you undergo liposuction. This may include guidelines on eating and drinking. He will also discuss the importance of quitting smoking at least 30 days before liposuction. Smoking greatly increases the risks of any surgery, and liposuction is no exception. Certain medications, such as aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, may promote bleeding and should be discontinued before surgery. Dr. Hart will advise you on which medications you should stop taking before liposuction. Never stop taking prescribed medications without first talking with Dr. Hart and with the doctor who prescribed them. What to Expect After Liposuction       The suctioned areas will be swollen and uncomfortable for several days after liposuction. In some cases, the small incisions are left open temporarily so that fluids and residual fatty deposits can empty through an inserted drain. Dr. Hart may prescribe an antibiotic to reduce the risk of infection. Usually the treatment area is wrapped with elastic bandage. Support hosiery or a girdle may be worn over this, to help compress tissue and control swelling and bruising. Your surgeon may want you to wear the bandage and/or garment for several days or weeks. It is recommended for you to move soon after surgery, as this will decrease the risk of blood clots that can occur from long periods of being sedentary. You will be allowed to return to work or your normal activities in a few days. Some patients can return sooner, especially if conservative amounts of fat were removed. Strenuous activity, however, is a no-no for at least three weeks.       Be patient. The final results may not be evident for up to six months, but they are permanent (assuming that your weight remains stable). Depending on how gently the procedure was performed, you may see some preliminary results as early as one week.          Home          Photo Gallery       Contact Us           Virtual Consultation

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