Tumescent And Ultrasonic Liposuction FAQs

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Questions About Liposuction

Am I a good liposuction candidate?
Liposuction is a great solution for people who are at or near their ideal body weight, but still have areas of localized fat that cannot be reduced with diet or exercise. Good liposuction candidates should also have realistic expectations.

Liposuction patients should be at least 18 years old and should be physically and mentally healthy. Liposuction should not be performed on people suffering from medical problems such as lung disease, heart disease, or diabetes.

Like all surgical procedures, liposuction involves certain risks including the possibility of bleeding, infection, adverse reactions to anesthesia, and even blood clots. You will discuss all of these risks with Drs. Reid and Gordon during your initial consultation.

What is liposuction?
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that uses a cannula to gently suction away fat from areas of the body that collect excess fat. Liposuction is performed using local anesthetics to better remove the fat from beneath the surface of the skin. Liposuction can be an excellent way to contour the shape of the body, but it should not be used as a weight loss tool.

What is the difference between the tumescent technique and ultrasonic liposuction?
Tumescent liposuction and Ultrasonic liposuction perform different functions. Tumescent liposuction can be used by itself or in conjunction with Ultrasonic liposuction. With tumescent liposuction, a mixture of saline and local anesthetic (lidocaine) is injected into the fat, numbing the area, shrinking blood vessels, and making fat easier to suction.

Ultrasonic liposuction is more properly referred to as Ultrasound Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL). UAL is a newer liposuction technique that uses a special wand which emits very high-frequency sound waves that liquefies fat cells so that the cannula can easily remove it from the body.

Which areas of the body can be treated with liposuction?
Liposuction can remove unwanted fat from many different areas of the body, including: hips, flanks, thighs, legs, buttocks, abdomen, arms, face, neck, and back.

How much does liposuction cost?
The cost of a liposuction procedure varies depending on the amount of fat being removed, the area of the country where the procedure will be performed, and the number of areas being treated. Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Center offers financing options so that liposuction or any other cosmetic surgery procedure can be made affordable for you. This can be discussed at your initial consultation.

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