Body Contouring > Liposuction

What is liposuction?

Who is a good candidate for liposuction?

What is the initial consultation like for liposuction?

What is the procedure for liposuction?

How will I feel after the procedure?

What should I do or not do after my surgery?

What is Liposuction?

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Liposuction is a procedure that can help to have a well-proportioned body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, back and even the neck. liposuction is also known as Lipoplasty, Lipectomy or Liposculpture Although liposuction is usually not intended as a weight-loss technique, it can remove stubborn areas of excess fat that don't respond to traditional weight-loss methods or exercise.

Liposuction can help boost your confidence in your appearance and self-esteem, but it won't necessarily change your looks to match your ideal. liposuction can produce excellent results if you have unwanted lumps, bulges, and areas of fat that make certain body parts appear disproportionate

Liposuction can be done in conjunction with other cosmetic surgery procedures like breast augmentation or abdominoplasty.

Who Is a Good Candidate For Liposuction?

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If your are considering a liposuction, you will make a good candidate if you:

• have realistic expectations about what the liposuction can do for you
• are a normal-weight person who has stubborn areas of excess fat that doesn’t respond to traditional weight-loss methods or exercise
• don't have any serious medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or recently had liposuction done near the area to be treated
• are 18 year old or older and fully understand the liposuction procedure

Initial Consultation for Liposuction.

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A personal consultation at Park Cities Plastic Surgery Center is the very first step if you are considering liposuction.

During the consultation at Park Cities Plastic Surgery Center, Dr. David Liland will assess your physical and emotional health, discuss your expectations about liposuction and examine your skin for firmness and elasticity.

You will also be able to point out the areas where you would like to see improvement and talk about incisions and risks involve with liposuction.

At Park Cities Plastic Surgery Center, Dr. David Liland will be showing several pre and post op pictures of liposuction.

Liposuction: The Procedure

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The liposuction procedure is performed at Park Cities Plastic Surgery Center. Dr. David Liland’s office is conveniently located on Lemmon Avenue near downtown Dallas. Fully equipped with two AAAASF certified operating rooms, it stands out to be one of the most private and select plastic surgery offices in the Dallas area.

Nowadays the number of options and liposuction techniques might overwhelm you. The method used at Park Cities Plastic Surgery Center is called Power-Assisted liposuction or Micro Aire Technique. The Power-Assisted liposuction represents an important development in fat removal technology. It is considered the most modern method with best results. This technique is combined with the tumescent liposuction where a medical solution is injected to the areas prior to be treated. The tumescent liposuction helps the fat be removed more easily, reduces blood loss, bruising, provides anesthesia during and after surgery and a more pleasant recovery.

Dr. David Liland will make a tiny incision near to the area to be suctioned. Whenever possible, incisions are hided within natural folds or contour lines of the skin. A small cannula is inserted though the incision so that its tips penetrates and vacuum the underlying fat.

General anesthesia is used to perform liposuction. A Board Certified Anesthesiologist administers the anesthesia.

After Liposuction

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You will probably feel tired and sore for several days after the liposuction operation. However within one or two days you should be up and around. Within the first weeks, the swelling will reach its peaks and then begin to go down. Bruising might appear and you may fell numbness on the areas suctioned.

Right after the surgery you will be fitted with a compression garment to control swelling and help your skin to adjust to its new body contour.

Pre & Post-Op Tips for Liposuction.

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1. Do no take any medication that contains aspirin, vitamin E, weight loss medication or any Chinese herbs for 2 weeks before the surgery. A complete drug list will be provided on your pre-op appointment date.
2. Arrange for an adult to drive you to and from your surgery. You CAN NOT take a taxi home. You must also arrange for an adult to stay with you for 24 hours after liposuction.
3. Do not smoke for at least 2 weeks prior to the surgery.
4. You will be fitted with a compression garment after surgery; you must wear this continuously for 6 weeks.
5. Driving is permitted after a few days, if not taking pain medications.
6. Avoid heavy lifting, exercise or excessive movement of your arms for 2 weeks.
7. You may resume all normal activities after 3 weeks of liposuction.

More specific recommendations will be made when you come to Park Cities Plastic Surgery Center in Dallas.

If you would like to know more about liposuction, you can contact us by phone, email or schedule an appointment at Dr. Liland's office:

Open weekdays: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 12pm
Sunday: Closed