Lots of people are curious about the price of liposuction (which is also referred to as lipoplasty and suction lipectomy). Some have heard that it's so expensive that only movie stars and other celebrities can afford it. Others have seen ads claiming that anyone can afford it.The truth lies somewhere in the middle. Although the procedure sports a somewhat hefty price tag, it is among the cheaper cosmetic surgeries available.The surgery, which...more
Since its beginnings as a simple fat-removal procedure in the 1970s, liposuction has become very popular. In fact, walking down the streets of New York, one would most assuredly cross paths with several people who have successfully undergone liposuction procedures. There are several different techniques used today to remove unwanted fat cells. The type of technique used depends on the surgeon and the area treated. These techniques include...more
Contrary to popular belief, liposuction is not intended as a means to lose weight. It is primarily to sculpt and shape your body by targeting specific areas where your body stores excess fat. Even so, it's important to understand what a suction lipectomy can and cannot reasonably be expected to do. This article will identify what a lipoplasty can do for different areas of your body.The abdomen is one of the most common areas of the body from which people choose to have fat removed. It is often one of the first places fat deposits develop--whether from bad diet, inactivity, childbirth, etc. Unfortunately, the abdomen is also one of the most difficult areas to lose fat was well, even for healthy, active individuals. Fortunately, fat usually builds up just underneath the skin (subcutaneous), making it easy to remove through liposuction.The tummy and flanks are the two prominent parts of the abdomen where fat can build up. The tummy can be a bit tricky because, if the fat has collected around the stomach, intestines, or other organs, instead of just beneath the skin, the risk of serious complications dramatically increases--for safety sake, no surgeon will perform suction lipectomy...more
Very often, insurance companies do not cover the cost of liposuction. Since patients sometimes end up paying the cost all by themselves, it is important to be fully aware of the cost involved with liposuction.Liposuction is a surgery and with surgery insurance is always a fortunate advantage. However, very often insurance companies don't cover the...more
We all know it. We can all recognize it. Those lumpy, cottage cheese chunks of fat on our thighs and buttocks: cellulite. Though pop culture would like to believe it is a disease, it is merely dimpled skin. Logic would indicate that since cellulite is fat, it can be removed by the well-known fat-removal procedure: liposuction. Before you rush off...more
When the primary concern with liposuction was loss of blood, prolonged high compression was the usual post operative treatment. Patients would have larger incisions that would need be suchered (or stitched) in order to heal properly. The patient would then wear a high pressure garment meant to prevent bleeding. When the tumescent technique became the primary means of liposuction, the post operative care changed.With the tumescent technique the most common problems that occur after the surgery are swelling, bruising, and tenderness. This can be caused by two things. There might be blood tinged tumescent fluid (a mixture of lidocaine and epinephrine) trapped underneath the skin, or the subcutaneous lymphatic capillaries may have been damaged by the surgery. The old method of high compression will only aggravate these problems, but open drainage and bimodal compression and greatly comfort patients experiencing these after affects.Microcannulas are used with the tumescent technique, and so much smaller adits, or incisions, need to be made. These incisions do not need to be stitched, in fact, leaving them open in critical for open drainage. If the adits are created in places that can...more
Liposuction is a big phenomenon in today's world. More and more people are deciding to use this surgical procedure, which is also called lipoplasty and suction lipectomy, to remove their excess fat and trim their bodies. In America, the surgery is...more
The tumescent technique can be used using only local anesthesia. This means that general anesthesia does not need to be applied and the patient will be awake the entire time. This actually reduces the risks associated with lypoplasty, because many...more
It's difficult to say exactly how much a liposuction should cost. Costs vary on a number of factors. Prices vary from state to state and region to region. They may depend on the type of procedure that the surgeon offers and on the surgeon's...more
When considering liposuction, patients should be educated about what results to expect. If they have unrealistic expectations they probably should not undergo the surgery because they will be likely be disappointed afterwards. However, if they...more
From New York to Los Angeles many Americans are choosing to receive liposuction. Those who are wondering whether they should get liposuction may think that all they need is a higher self-esteem. All that is required to look and feel great is to look...more
Introduction To LiposuctionMost of us have heard of liposuction, or officially called lipoplasty. Liposuction is a procedure which focuses on removing excess body fat on specific parts on the body. The result is a more proportioned body and...more