BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON IN RENO

Liposuction is performed with local and/or general anesthesia. Patients do not feel any pain during their procedure, but they may feel a sensation of pressure or movement as the small cannula is moved beneath the skin. After surgery, discomfort may include tenderness and soreness in the treatment area.

Liposuction permanently removes stubborn fat cells. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the results of treatment indefinitely. The caveat is that the area treated with liposuction is not relieved of all fat cells. Those that remain can expand if a healthy lifestyle is not maintained. Experts recommend a whole-food diet that includes ample amounts of vegetables, lean meats, and healthy fats for good metabolism.

Dr. Dahan commonly performs ThermiTight with liposuction on patients with undesirable subcutaneous fat and skin laxity. ThermiTight combined with liposuction can be performed on all of the areas mentioned above. Dr. Dahan performs this procedure in the office under local tumescent anesthesia. Gentle liposculpture is performed using fine cannulas to remove the unwanted fat, followed by skin tightening with the ThermiTight probe. Patients wear a compression garment for 3-6 weeks post-op. There is minimal downtime, bruising or discomfort.* Next to surgical excision of skin and fat, ThermiTight with liposuction will offer great results!*

Liposuction and abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery, are often performed together to achieve more dramatic results. The liposuction aspect of this combination removes stubborn fat, while the tummy tuck tightens muscle tissue that has become lax over time due to weight fluctuations and aging.

Fat transfer procedures have become increasingly popular in recent years. These techniques involve fat harvesting through liposuction and injections of purified fat cells into another area, such as the face or the buttocks. The concept of fat transfer into the buttocks or even the breasts sounds far simpler than it is. Complex vascular structure beneath the superficial tissue of the buttocks presents a risk of fat embolism, the entry of fat into a blood vessel and movement of that fat to another organ, such as the heart.

We currently perform fat injections for facial rejuvenation.

The length of recovery after liposuction will depend on how much fat was removed and the areas treated. In general, most patients begin walking and moving around within 24 hours after surgery.* Usually, patients return to work within a week.*

Following liposuction, patients may experience mild tenderness and discomfort that lasts for a few days. Bruising and swelling are common after the procedure, but usually doesn't last more than two weeks. Most normal activities and exercise may begin after two or three weeks post surgery. Patients should wear a compression garment for up to six weeks. By week six, post-operative swelling is mostly resolved and activity restrictions are lifted.

Scarring after liposuction is minimal because incisions resemble tiny nicks in the skin. Scarring is more extensive if liposuction is combined with abdominoplasty or other lift procedures. Once incisions have completely healed, topical solutions such as silicone strips may be applied to promote better wound healing.

The most common side effects of liposuction include bruising and swelling, both of which result from the movement of the cannula beneath superficial tissue. Some patients may experience a slight disruption in tissue sensation, feeling numbness or tingling as nerve endings reconnect after surgery.

Risks of liposuction are relatively uncommon and include poor tissue healing, asymmetry, lumps, and rippling or sagging in the skin. Infection and anesthesia risks also exist. It is important to obtain cosmetic procedures such as liposuction from a board-certified plastic surgeon who is familiar with anatomy and the safe and effective amount of fat removal possible for each body type.