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Miami and Fort Lauderdale Liposuction FAQBelow is a list of frequently asked questions about liposuction at the South Florida Center for Plastic Surgery. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, please email us. Please remember to include the name of the procedure with your question. Then request your certificate for a Free Liposuction Consultation and call us at (954) 565-7575 or (800) 274-LIPO today to schedule your appointment in Miami or Fort Lauderdale.
How is liposuction done?A surgeon performing liposuction in Miami, also known as lipoplasty or liposculpture, will insert a tiny vacuum called a cannula through several small incision holes in order to draw out unwanted fat cells from those areas. After the fat is removed, the surgeon will stitch up the treated areas and apply a bandage or garment to help hold together the skin and contain swelling. The final result is a patient with a slimmer profile and a more attractive body contour. What is the difference between liposuction and Smartlipo™?Liposuction targets larger areas of fat through the use of a four to six millimeter tube to extract fat while the patient is under general anesthesia. Our surgeons perform Smartlipo™ using a one to two millimeter tube fitted with a laser, and patients need only local anesthesia, but this procedure can be used only for smaller fat deposits. Smartlipo™ also tightens the skin by encouraging collagen production, generally leaves smaller scars, and leads to a quicker recovery. At your consultation, you will be able to learn whether the size and location of your fat deposits requires the use of liposuction, or whether the new Smartlipo™ procedure is best for you. How do I decide whether liposuction or Smartlipo™ is best for me?Both procedures require that you follow proper diet and exercise, and that you want to target only stubborn fat deposits. Neither procedure is meant as a weight loss tool. If you have large amounts of fat that need to be removed, or fat tissue needs to be extracted from an extensive area, liposuction will be recommended over Smartlipo™. Your surgeon will be able to help you select the procedure that will give you the best results based on your unique needs. How do I prepare for liposuction?During your initial preoperative visit with us, our doctor will need your complete medical history, including all known allergies, current medications and all prior surgical procedures. You will also be given a blood test and a complete physical examination. Patients over the age of forty will undergo an electrocardiogram. We will let you know all of the specific steps you'll need to take prior to undergoing liposculpture during your consultation. For more information, please read our page How to Prepare for Your Liposuction Surgery.  How long does this procedure take?Lipoplasty will usually take two to four hours to perform. The expected time for you procedure will depend on how many areas are scheduled for treatment and the total volume of fat that is to be removed. What form of anesthesia is used?For your comfort and safety, liposuction patients at South Florida Center will be administered general anesthesia by a Professional M.D. Anesthesiologist. Additional medications will be subscribed as needed to keep you comfortable during your recovery. Can I return home the same day?Yes. It is important to arrange for someone to drive you home following your liposculpture and to provide care for you during the first 24 to 48 hours. Additionally, South Florida Center patients must schedule follow-up appointments at these post-operative timelines:
How long before I can return to my normal activities?Within one week, most of our patients have returned to work and are enjoying their everyday activities. Your surgeon will create a personalized timeline for you to resume normal activities based upon the type of activities you perform and the specifics of your unique procedure. Does liposuction also remove cellulite?No. Liposuction will effectively remove deposits of fat from treated areas, but is not a cure for the formation of cellulite. Will my fat come back after liposuction?Our bodies produce all of their fat cells during our youth before completely halting fat cell production as we hit puberty. When we lose or gain weight, those fat cells can grow smaller or larger, but the total number of cells that we carry in our body will not change. Liposuction, however, can permanently eliminate fat cells from our body. After undergoing liposuction, you can still gain weight by increasing the size of your body's remaining fat cells. The different is that you will gain that new fat evenly over your entire body rather than experiencing another buildup of fat in one, localized area. For this reason, once people have undergone liposuction, they are more likely to have a proportionally balanced body contour. Can liposuction be combined with any other procedures?Occasionally, liposuction is performed in conjunction with an additional procedure, such as a facelift, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), or a lift of the thighs or buttocks. During your consultation, you and your surgeon can discuss every option available to you. To request your certificate for a Free Liposuction Consultation from the South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery, call us at (954) 565-7575 or (800) 274-LIPO today. Then schedule your appointment at the South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. |
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