If you want to remove some excess fat in your stomach, liposuction can do just that. Around your knees? Liposuction can handle that as well. On your thighs, your butt, your upper arms, your neck, your cheeks, your ankles? In essence, liposuction can target just about any area on the body that carries extra fat and hasn’t responded to diet and exercise.

Also known as lipoplasty, liposuction is popular among both men and women who are generally healthy but wish to tighten and tone specific areas on the body. As a matter of fact, liposuction was the second most popular cosmetic surgical procedure (after breast augmentation) performed in 2009 in the United States, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

The most popular recent option in liposuction is called tumescent liposuction, which involves less pain and an easier recovery period. During a tumescent liposuction, the cosmetic surgeon inserts a saline solution containing a local anesthetic (rather than a general anesthetic, one of the reasons for faster recovery) into targeted areas on the patient’s body.

This solution causes the surrounding fatty tissue to actually swell up and become firm, or tumescent This firmness, then, makes it much easier for the surgeon to carefully pinpoint the exact areas of fat to remove without disturbing anything else – all of this leads to less bruising, less bleeding and faster overall recovery – not to mention fantastic results for the patient. The anesthetic provides excellent post-procedure pain relief as well, sometimes eliminating the need for any other medications.

After a tumescent liposuction procedure, there will likely be some swelling and mild discomfort for a couple days, and patients should consult their cosmetic surgeon with specific instructions on returning to work, exercise and other daily routines. Results will be visible quickly and will just get more impressive during that first month.

Post-surgery, patients will experience some swelling and will need to rest for several days and take it easy for up to a month. The surgery time and costs will vary depending on the type of liposuction and the areas being treated. Before returning to normal activities be sure to consult a board certified plastic surgeon or medical doctor.

Some people choose to have liposuction as a stand-alone treatment while others combine it with tummy tucks, breast lifts, face lifts or other cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures to reduce both overall procedure time and recovery time. Costs vary depending on the areas being focused on during the procedure. You can talk to your cosmetic surgeon about both your interests and goals to determine if liposuction is the right procedure for you.

Liposuction can make you both look and feel better, as you enjoy a flatter stomach, sculpted ankles, slim upper arms and the overall body of ideal. Please continue to consider regular exercise and diet before considering a cosmetic or plastic surgery procedure like liposuction. If you have any questions about liposuction procedures and you live in or near the Orange County area please contact the professionals at CosmetiCare.

Author Bio: Dr. Niccole is a board certified Newport Beach cosmetic surgeon offering cosmetic procedures for the face, body, breasts and skin. For more information on these procedures and more visit www.cosmeticare.com.

Category: Wellness, Fitness and Diet
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