| Although pregnancy is worth the effort, some
of the physical and anatomical changes associated
with pregnancy are not quite as desirable. Under
the effects of hormonal changes, the pregnant
female body undergoes fat redistribution, as well
as initial stretching, and then involution, of
the lactating breasts. This tends to leave many
women with unexpected fat deposits, and loss of
breast fullness. Even heavy exercise post-partum
fails to budge these genetically determined fat
storage sites.
Fortunately, if ideal body weight ( or close
) can be maintained, the excess fat can often
be removed by liposuction.
Breast shape changes can also usually be restored
by Breast Augmentation,
Breast Lift or both.
The Tumescent Liposuction technique has been widely
popularized over the last several years as a logical
progression from older liposuction procedures.
The injection of a large volume of dilute local
anesthetic (lidocaine) with very dilute adrenaline,
to eliminate blood loss, has allowed safe and
comfortable, large volume Liposuction in our office.
Thin syringe suction tubes (cannulae) are used
to sculpt and remove the fat accurately and artistically.
For most patients this procedure is accomplished
with local anesthesia alone, although sedation
is added when necessary. Since there is minimal
bleeding with this technique, there is minimal
bruising, swelling, or pain, and the results are
evident much more quickly. Patients are ready
to leave the office almost immediately after surgery,
shower at 24-48 hours, and return to work in a
few days, with exercise at 2 weeks. A stylish
compression garment is generally required for
two to three weeks after surgery, limiting swelling
and helping shape. Tumescent Liposuction may be
applied to many sites of the body including: Face
and Neck, Abdomen (often with Mini Tummy Tuck),
Hip/flank area, and Thigh/Buttocks areas. Other
sites include the Male Pectoral / Breast area,
arms, knees and calves. Combining Tumescent Liposuction
with Mini Tummy Tuck is very useful to correct
some of the undesirable skin and fat distribution
changes following pregnancy.
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