Liposuction:

Liposuction, or lipoplasty, is a procedure that removes excess fat from areas such as the abdomen, back, thighs or neck using a specialized suction device. The procedure is designed to subtly improve trouble areas, that don’t respond well to diet and exercise. Oftentimes, liposuction may be done in conjunction with other cosmetic surgeries. There are multiple reasons people chose to undergo liposuction, including:

• To enhance their appearance and self-confidence.
• To better match their outward appearance with how they feel physically or emotionally.
• To target fat reduction from specific ‘trouble zones’.

Surgical Candidates:

• Good physical and mental health.
• Maintain realistic goals for surgical results.

Procedure:

• Liposuction is usually performed under anesthesia within a hospital or surgery center. ‘Touch-up’ liposuction may be done in the clinic.
• Patients may spend one night within the hospital or overnight center, or may even go home the day of surgery.
• The procedure involves making small incisions over the area of concern, inserting a narrow suction tube into the fat layer, and then carefully removing the fat through a suction tube. Sutures or skin adhesives are used to close the incisions.
• Patients will have special garments to wear following surgery, which support the surgical site and help to minimize swelling.

After Surgery:

• Oral pain medications are prescribed to control discomfort following surgery.
• The following medications are also prescribed to assist in your recovery:
  Antibiotics, ibuprofen and stool softener.
• The doctor or her assistant will visit with the patient one to two days after surgery.
• It is imperative to avoid any strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks, but patients may resume non-strenuous work within a week to 10 days.
• Dr. Burgess will follow your healing process closely throughout the weeks and months following surgery.