Liposuction
in Los Angeles
Seeking Cosmetic Surgery In Los Angeles
Los Angeles, the biggest city in California, can be called the city of angels. One of the top visitor destinations in the U.S., Los Angeles is also one of the top destinations for individuals seeking their dreams. Spread over close to 500 square miles and having a population of nearly 4 million, L.A. is the second largest city in the US.
Despite the occasional smog complications L.A. boasts one of the most ideal climates to be found anywhere. Prominent landmarks of the area include Disneyland, the Hollywood Bowl, Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the Griffith Observatory. Much of the architecture and entertainment of Los Angeles derives from the Mexican/Spanish citizens of the area.
Los Angeles is mostly known throughout the world for the movie industry that is located in the area. The glamour of the movie industry is reflected in the high value placed on attractiveness in all walks of life. Fortunately some the most admired world class cosmetic practitioners call the Los Angeles area home.
Liposuction At A Glance
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that vacuums fat deposits from under the skin. Liposuction should not be considered a cheap alternative to exercise and diet. To be a good candidate for liposuction, you must have realistic expectations about what the procedure can accomplish for you.
Liposuction Reasons & Benefits
The best candidates for liposuction are normal-weight people with firm, elastic skin who have areas of excess fat in certain areas. He or she will be physically healthy, psychologically stable and understanding in their expectations. It is ideal for the patient to be as fit as possible at the time of the technique and to have given up smoking for a number of months.
Your age is not significant consideration; however, older clients may have diminished skin elasticity and may not achieve the same outcome as a younger patient with tighter skin.
Liposuction Surgery Procedure
The technique starts with a pre-operative meeting with the doctor where you are provided with specific instructions about how to get ready for the surgery.
Although liposuction is usually a very low risk procedure it is important that you follow the instructions exactly as slight variations can cause serious problems.
The targeted areas are marked on the body while the candidate is in a standing height.Sometimes photos will be taken of the area to be treated, so the patient will have before and after photographs. Local anesthetic is pumped and the patient is given a sedative, either orally, or using an IV injection.
An antibiotic will be given either shortly before, or right after. The fat is typically removed via a cannula (a hollow tube) and aspirator (a suction device). Incisions are tiny, about a quarter to a third of an inch. The tumescent procedure involves injecting fluids and anesthetic under the skin. The tumescent procedure offers a long list of benefits over previous liposuction surgeries.
If many sites are being treated, your surgeon will move on to the next areas, trying to keep the cuts as inconspicuous as realistic.
The patient will feel only a scraping or rasping feeling from the cannula probing. Frequently the patient can get up, walk around, and go home on the same day unless they received general anesthesia, although someone else will need to drive.
A compression garment or bandage is worn for two to four weeks. If non-absorbable sutures are placed, they will be removed after 5 to 10 days. Depending on the amount of liposuction, patients are generally able to resume work or school after two days to two weeks.
Risks And Complications Of Liposuction
Liposuction carries greater risk for patients with medical complications such as diabetes, pronounced heart or lung disease, poor blood circulation, or those who have recently had surgical techniques near the area to be contoured.
Liposuction Costs
Surgeons costs for liposuction are usually between $600 to $1,200, depending on difficulty, for a small area. The fee is higher for bigger body areas. The average cost for the abdomen is $4,000 to $8,000, but for the outer thigh is about half as expensive. Fees for the operating room, anesthesiologist and drugs can significantly raise the total. In addition the fees are often higher in some major urban areas.
Check with your surgeon to learn the exact cost before making your choice. There are options for financing the costs over time.
Questions To Ask Your Liposuction Surgeon
You will always have a consultation with your surgeon before agreeing to any kind of procedure. Be sure you take sufficient time to get all your questions answered. In addition you should ask to see before and after photos to get a better understanding of what is possible.
Some questions you may ask include:
- Am I being realistic about my desired outcome?
- Where will the procedure be done and how much time will it take?
- What is the healing time for doing various activities?
- What is the total this will cost me?
- How much experience have you had performing this technique?
- How often do complications occur?
- What if I am not happy with the outcome?
Make sure the doctor has all your medical history and knows of any allergies or special needs you have.
News About Liposuction
Liposuction Demand Falls as Non-Invasive Treatments Such as Zeltiq® Climb
09/08/2010 A survey conducted by The Patient's Guide found that almost three-quarters of respondents would prefer a non-surgical procedure such as Zeltiq® over liposuction even if it meant more treatments were needed.
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The Harley Medical Group Report Surge in Liposuction Procedures
09/08/2010 The Harley Medical Group has reported thousands of enquiries for liposuction over the last month as a wave of what is termed 'beach envy' - jealousy of other women's bodies - hit holidaymakers.
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Say Goodbye to Unwanted Love Handles: Coolsculpting by ZELTIQ Receives FDA Clearance for Patented, Non-Invasive ...
09/08/2010 PLEASANTON, Calif. Great news for men and women dealing with one of the most exercise and diet-resistant problem areas: love handles. CoolSculpting is now cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA for the non-invasive reduction of fat. ZELTIQ, a global medical device company, developed the procedure which delivers a non-invasive, safe, and clinically proven method for the...
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