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Liposuction
Liposuction Procedures: Traditional Liposuction, Vaser Liposuction, Superwet Liposuction,
Tumescent Liposuction
Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon,
Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS, offers the latest in body contouring
/ liposuction with superwet liposuction, tumescent liposuction, ultrasonic and mechanical
liposuction. Your liposuction procedure will be performed by the NYC
Plastic Surgeon in his
Manhattan surgical suite at his New York office.
These liposuction procedures provide a permanent and
immediate solution to eliminate stubborn unwanted fat deposits.
Liposuction can permanently remove the fat cells in areas such as the
abdomen, waist, chest, hips, thighs and chin.
As part
of the liposuction procedure a solution containing lidocaine, (a local
anesthetic), saline and epinephrine is injected into the fatty area to
be suctioned. The cannula is then carefully guided through the fatty
deposits. The fat and the injected fluid are then drawn out by
suction.
The
amount of fat removed during one liposuction session depends on
several factors including the quality and availability of the fat, the
size of the fatty deposits, the patient's health and the surgeon's
judgment.
In women
the most frequent areas of liposuction are the inner and outer thighs,
hips, buttocks, arms knees and abdomen. Other liposuction areas include the area
beneath the chin and the rolls of the back. In men, commonly suctioned
areas include the love handles, abdomen, chest, and chin. Definition
of the abdominal muscles may be enhanced through specialized
liposuction of the abdomen known as abdominal etching.
It
should be noted that there are several techniques used in liposuction.
Each liposuction technique has its own distinct advantages that
contribute to producing improvements in body contour and definition.
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS, has extensive experience in liposuction surgery offering the
latest technology in order to enable him to produce consistently good
results. Feel free to schedule a complimentary liposuction
consultation with him at his Manhattan or Westchester, New York
offices.
Liposuction FAQ
Who are the best candidates for liposuction?
The best candidates for liposuction are healthy patients with
localized deposits of fat and good skin elasticity.
What
is VASER liposuction?
LipoSelection specifically targets your body fat with minimal
impact on other body tissue such as nerves, blood vessels and
connective tissue. The VASER System's ultrasound energy simply bounces
off vital collagen tissues, leaving them relatively intact as it
dissolves and gently removes softer fat cells. This allows the skin to
retract easily after the procedure and minimizes pain and bruising
typically associated with fat removal. The result is fast recovery and
a return to normal activities within days. Traditional liposuction
recovery can often last three to six weeks.
Because it selectively targets fat, LipoSelection by VASER is very
gentle and yet very precise. In fact, the sound energy used in the
LipoSelection procedure is so gentle and specific that the technology
first was used to dissolve brain tumors.
Click here to learn more about VASER
liposuction.
Should I diet and exercise to lose weight before or after liposuction?
Liposuction is an excellent way to change body contours, but it is
most effective when the treatment can be focused on a few problematic
areas. Liposuction is best used as a treatment for diet-resistant
areas of fat rather than diffuse collections of fat.
Is liposuction a replacement for diet and exercise?
Liposuction is not a replacement for diet and exercise. The number of
pounds of fat that should be removed through surgery is limited. When
somebody is excessively overweight, diet and exercise should be their
first priority.
What happens if I gain weight after liposuction?
When fat cells are removed through liposuction, those cells never
return. If the patient consumes more calories than are burned,
however, those extra calories are stored as fat in the remaining
cells. The areas treated with liposuction will never be as prominent
as they would have been, but the patient will likely have a
generalized increase in size. Weight gain after surgery should be
avoided.
What is the most important decision for a patient when considering
body sculpting or liposuction?
Choosing a surgeon is the most important decision a patient makes when
choosing to have body sculpting. The patient should make sure that the
surgeon is board certified in plastic surgery and has expertise in
liposuction. The quality and experience of the surgeon is of paramount
significance. Douglas Senderoff, MD, FACS, is Board Certified and performed hundreds
of liposuction procedures.
What are the available techniques for liposuction?
Tumescent liposuction, ultrasonic liposuction and power-assisted
liposuction are the three main classifications of liposuction
techniques.
What is tumescent liposuction?
Tumescent liposuction is the pretreatment of the fatty tissues with a
dilute solution of local anesthesia and adrenaline. This was a major
advance approximately fifteen years ago because it substantially
reduced blood loss and improved patient comfort. Following the
tumescent treatment, any of the techniques may be used to remove the
fat.
What is the most common technique for suctioning fat?
The most commonly employed method for removing fat is the basic
suction-assisted liposuction. The surgeon's own arm movement transmits
force to the rigid suction cannula and disrupts clusters of fat cells.
The vacuum suction device then removes the loose fat. Although this
rudimentary technique is still the most commonly used worldwide, it
has a number of disadvantages. It is inefficient at removing fat and
requires many more passes of the cannula. This results in more trauma
to the surrounding tissues, less precision sculpting and longer
operations. Recovery is prolonged and the complication rate is higher.
The basic suction technique is inferior to power-assisted liposuction.
What is ultrasonic liposuction and vaser liposuction?
Ultrasonic liposuction transmits high-energy sound waves to fat cells,
causing the cells to rupture. This liquefied fat is then removed
through the basic suction-assisted technique. The ultrasound energy
may be transmitted from an external or an internal source. Ultrasonic
liposuction was first used in the early 1990's and was a major advance
in treating fibrous areas (such as the chest or flanks) and previously
treated areas. The newest generation of ultrasonic devices used by Dr.
Senderoff includes the Vaser. Vaser liposuction selectively targets
the fat cells while preserving nerves, blood vessels, and connective
tissue. The fat cells are emulsified and then removed by suction with
minimal disturbance of surrounding tissue yielding smooth results.
What is power-assisted liposuction?
Power-assisted liposuction is a new and exciting technique that was
first used in the late 1990's. The suction cannula is powered so that
it vibrates while it suctions. The vibration is a low-energy way of
gently releasing clusters of fat cells from the surrounding tissues.
Imagine a ripe orange tree. If you shake the tree, the ripe fruit
falls to the ground, but the leaves and branches stay intact.
Similarly, power-assisted liposuction shakes the fat cells loose but
the nerves, blood vessels and skin remain intact. The low-energy
vibration is a very efficient way of removing unwanted fat deposits.
This results in shorter operations and less trauma to the surrounding
tissues. The incisions are smaller and the fat sculpting is more
precise. Most importantly, the complication rate is less than with the
other liposuction techniques.
Which technique of liposuction is best for me?
This decision should be made in a personal consultation with Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS. Feel free
to schedule a complimentary liposuction consultation with him at his Westchester
of Manhattan, New York office.
Is liposuction safe?
Yes, liposuction is safe and Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff,
MD, FACS, is experienced with the latest
techniques in liposuction. Your liposuction procedure will be
performed by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff,
MD, FACS, at his fully accredited surgical facility in Manhattan, New
York, on Park Avenue South.
Does liposuction hurt?
Patients who have liposuction do experience discomfort, but the newer
techniques have reduced it. The areas to be sculpted are treated with
a long-acting local anesthesia solution that minimizes pain in the
hours following the operation. Power-assisted liposuction is much less
traumatic to the body and allows patients to recover more quickly with
less pain.
How much time do I need to take off from work after liposuction?
Most patients are able to return to work within a few days of
liposuction surgery. For patients who have many areas treated or who
have physically active jobs, it is better to rest for at least one
week after surgery.
Liposuction plastic surgery is individualized according to the needs
of the patient. The liposuction procedure is performed in our fully
accredited outpatient surgical facility in Manhattan, New York.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon,
Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS
surgical
specialties include:
Abdominoplasty
(Tummy
Tuck),
Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants (Silicone
Breast Implants
and Saline
Breast Implants),
Breast Lift,
Breast Reconstruction,
Breast Reduction,
Breast Revision,
Buttock Implants, (Butt) Implants,
Eyelid Surgery,
Endoscopic Brow Lift,
Face Lift,
Liposuction,
Pectoral Implants (Pec Implants),
Rhinoplasty. The plastic surgeon's nonsurgical specialties
include:
Botox,
Hair Restoration,
Laser Hair Removal,
Lip Augmentation,
Microdermabrasion,
and
Radiance.
If you have any questions about any of our liposuction procedures
(Traditional Liposuction, Superwet Liposuction, Tumescent Liposuction,
Ultrasonic Liposuction or Mechanical Liposuction) or any other
plastic surgery procedure, please feel free to contact Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS, at his Manhattan, New York
or Westchester, New York office.
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