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Liposuction in Naperville, commonly known as liposculpture, involves removing unwanted subcutaneous fat while simultaneously recontouring to create a more aesthetically appealing body. While not a treatment for obesity, liposuction removes persistent and unwanted subcutaneous fat.
Bothersome fatty deposits are found in areas that are resistant to diet and exercise, such as the face, neck, breast, abdomen, upper arm, hips, thighs, knees, and ankles. Liposuction-liposculpture can be performed on multiple areas at one time–your experienced body sculpting surgeon will follow accepted guidelines regarding safe volumes which may be removed in one session.
While goals include size improvement, this procedure is not for weight loss. Final results may not be evident for 6 months following your procedure. During this time your body balances fluids and the skin and remodels underlying tissues. Final results also depend on proper nutrition, exercise and decreasing your caloric intake. The best candidate for a liposuction includes the following patients:
Our team in Naperville would be happy to evaluate your circumstances and determine whether you are a good candidate for a liposuction treatment.
Liposuction is usually performed under local or conscious sedation, in an approved outpatient facility in Naperville. Small incisions are made in hair bearing areas or natural skin folds. These marks are small and heal with minimal scars. A special tumescent solution is next placed within the fatty areas to be removed. This solution provides anesthesia to the areas, while limiting the usual blood loss. Fat is then carefully removed from the areas of concern to the patient using a surgical instrument called a cannula, which is attached with tubing to a suction machine.
The time for completion of the procedure depends upon the total amount of fatty tissue removed. At the end of the procedure, the skin openings may be sutured or left open to heal, depending on the size of the openings. The patient may be placed in a compression garment that is worn for certain amount of time afterwards.
While recovery is easy, you should expect some initial drainage along with swelling, bruising and discomfort. Your compression garment will minimize the swelling, bruising, discomfort and assist in the retraction of any loose skin. During your recovery period, you should keep in mind the following:
While some results are noted immediately, your final shape and form will continue to improve as your swelling subsides. You will be encouraged to be up and about the night of your surgery and progressively increase your activities. Usually light work duties may be resumed within three to five days and vigorous exercise within two to four weeks. If you are not interested in liposuction, our team in Naperville might recommend laser assisted liposcuction-liposculpture or vaser and ultrasonic assisted liposcuction-liposculpture.
The specific risks and suitability of liposuction in Naperville for a given individual can only be fully determined at the time of consultation with your Dr. Richard A. Joseph. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications which do not affect the overall cosmetic results occur occasionally. Major complications are rare. Contact our medical staff for more information.
