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Liposuction

Despite diet and exercise, some fatty areas of the body are resistant to improvement. Liposuction can improve this by removing unwanted fat deposits from certain areas of the body. The abdomen, flanks, and thighs are good areas for liposuction, and in certain cases the neck, arm, and knee areas can be done as well.

(Note: Patient has had Liposuction and an Abdominoplasty)

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The area of the body that undergoes liposuction will be much less likely to have new fat accumulate after the procedure. However, liposuction is not a cure for weight gain in other areas, and the procedure works best when followed by a healthy diet and an effective regimen of exercise.

Liposuction is often done in combination with other procedures. For example: liposuction of the neck is usually done in conjunction with a facelift, liposuction of the axillary region may be done with a breast reduction, and liposuction of the abdomen, hips, or thighs may be performed with a tummy tuck.

What to expect after your liposuction surgery:

  1. You should be on bed rest for the first day. You may get up to use the bathroom as needed. Wiggle your toes and feet to prevent blood clots in your legs.
  2. Begin eating light meals and progress to a regular diet as tolerated.
  3. Continue taking antibiotics as prescribed.
  4. Take any pain medication as prescribed.
  5. Keep incision sites dry for 48 hours, after which time you may shower.
  6. No baths or hot tubs for one week.
  7. Beginning the day after surgery; cleanse the incision sites with hydrogen peroxide, apply antibiotic ointment, and cover with a band-aid. This should be done daily for 7 days.
  8. You should expect some slight oozing from the incision sites- this is normal. Please call the office if you develop any of the following symptoms: redness, swelling, severe pain, cloudy drainage, shortness of breath, or dizziness.
  9. You should wear your garment continuously for 8-12 weeks and remove it only when showering or bathing.

The best way to find out if you are a good candidate for liposuction is to contact us and schedule a consultation with Dr. Goodman.