- About Liposuction of the face and neck

- Good Candidates are

- During your consultations

- Prepare for the surgery

- Possible Risks and complications

- Surgery time required

- My Recovery


About Abdominal Liposuction :
Liposuction of the face and neck removes deposits of excess fat from the face and neck area with specialized surgical suctioning equipment. Liposuction of the face and neck give contour and definition to the areas.

Before starting the liposuction procedure, the surgeon identifies and marks the specific areas where the fat deposits are to be removed. In most cases, it is not necessary to use general anesthesia. Instead, a sedative -- which allows the patient to remain awake -- is used along with local anesthesia that numbs the treatment area.

To start, the cosmetic surgeon makes small incisions about half the size of a dime.
The surgeon then injects a saline solution containing a local anesthetic and other medications. This solution makes fat deposits easier to break up and remove. The injection of the fluids also helps minimize trauma to the surrounding tissue in the treatment area by helping reduce swelling and post-operative pain. Additionally, the solutions help decrease bleeding. After that, he or she inserts a thin suction tube -- technically known as a cannula -- into the fatty area, loosens the fat deposits, and sculpts the region into the desired proportions. The resulting fatty tissue is removed at the same time with a powerful vacuum that is attached to the cannula.

Good Candidates are:
• Adults within 30% of their ideal weight who have firm, elastic skin and good muscle ...tone
• Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions ...that can impair healing
• Non-smokers
• Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for body contouring

During your consultations:
The success and safety of your liposuction depends very much on your thorough discussion with your surgeon. Be prepared to ask and discuss about your expectations, desired outcome, health history and lifestyle.

....Be prepared to discuss:

• Medical conditions, drug allergies and medical treatments
• Use of current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drugs
• Previous surgeries

....Your surgeon may:

........• Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or ...........risk factors
........• Take photographs for your medical record
........• Discuss your options and recommend a course of treatment
........• Discuss likely outcomes of liposuction and any risks or potential complications

Prepare for the surgery:

....Prior to surgery, you may be asked to:

• Get lab testing or a medical evaluation
• Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
• Stop smoking well in advance of surgery
• Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding

....Special instructions you receive will cover:

• What to do on the night before and morning of surgery
• The use of anesthesia during your liposuction
• Post-operative care and follow-up

Possible Risks and Complications:
Your plastic surgeon and/or staff will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks and potential complications.

....Possible risks of Liposuction include:

• Rippling or loose skin
• Skin or nerve damage
• Irregular pigmentation
• Infection
• Fat clots
• Blood clots
• Excessive fluid loss or fluid accumulation
• Unfavorable scarring
• Thermal burn or heat injury from ultrasound with the ultrasound-assisted ....lipoplasty technique
• Anesthesia risks
• Bleeding (hematoma)
• Change in skin sensation
• Skin discoloration or swelling
• Asymmetry
• Pain, which may persist
• Poor wound healing
• Persistent swelling in the legs
• Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
• Possibility of revisional surgery

Surgery: time required 1 -2 hour

My Recovery:
Once your procedure is completed, a compression garment or elastic bandages may cover treatment areas. These help to control swelling and compress the skin to your new body contours.

....Liposuction Recovery time:

..............Back to work: 2 days to 2 weeks depends on the extent of work
..............Compresion garment is worn for 2 to 4 weeks
..............Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks
..............Swelling will subside in anywhere from two weeks to two months
..............The final result will be evident anywhere from one to six months after surgery, ............. although the patient will see noticeable difference within days or weeks, as ..............swelling subsides.