One of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures, liposuction -- technically known as Suction Lipoplasty -- offers patients a means of losing stubborn fat deposits that are seemingly immune to diet and exercise.

Liposuction is also used to contour the body by permanently removing fat deposits that may bulge through clothing.

In some patients, the overall proportions of the body may appear to be unbalanced due to pockets of fat. Or, the abdomen may protrude. In such cases, liposuction may successfully remove excess fat, resulting in a more slender, flatter, and balanced body shape.

Liposuction techniques may be used to reduce localized fat deposits of the:
• Thighs
• Hips and buttocks
• Abdomen and waist
• Upper arms
• Back
• Inner knee
• Chest area
• Cheeks, chin and neck
• Calves and ankles
In some cases, liposuction is performed alone, in other cases it is used with plastic surgery procedures such as a facelift, breast reduction or a tummy tuck.

What it won’t do: Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for proper diet and exercise. It is also not an effective treatment for cellulite, the dimpled skin that typically appears on the thighs, hips and buttocks, or loose saggy skin.

Package Prices:

Liposuction - Circumferential Arm : US$ 2000(General Anesthesia)

The Package Includes:

• Preoperative consultation
• Pre-operative studies including CBC, CXR, EKG and AntiHIV.
• Operating Room Charges: OR Room Use, Recovery Room, Scrub & Circulate Nurse
• Medical Equipment including the surgical implants and Medical Supplies necessary for the procedure
• Medications : All medications for the procedure
• Doctor Fees : Surgeon & Anesthesiologist (if needed)
• Private room charges, food and nursing care for the nights required in the hospital
• Postoperative follow up

The Package Excludes:

• Air ticket
• Hotel cost
• Transportation cost
• Special Investigations or medications which require for diagnosing or treating your medical condition(s) or underlying disease(s)
• Other charges not related to the procedures
• Charges for other procedure or other plastic surgery
• Items of a personal nature such as in-room drinks, telephone charges and guest meals will be charged at the normal rates in effect

Notice:

• The package is applicable for elective, uncomplicated patients. Patients with the following conditions are considered to be complex or high risk cases and will not qualify for the package: Bleeding Disorders Patients with underlying severe medical problems such as HIV and uncontrolled diabetes
• Effective date Jan 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010

Please note that this information should be used only as a guide to your treatment. All specifics will be discussed with your physician at your consultation.

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