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Body Contouring Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Fluctuations in weight, pregnancy, and advancing age may cause changes in muscle tone and fat content along the stomach area. Excessive fat and bulging of the area around the belly button can be improved by performing an abdominoplasty. In this outpatient proce- dure, the stomach muscles are tightened and the excessive fat is surgi- cally removed. This results in a more shapely profile around the abdo- men. Newer incision patterns include the bikini-abdominoplasty, where scars are placed very low in order to minimize the appearance of scars. Cellulite Treatment Cellulite is a very common problem. Non-surgical options are routinely performed to minimize the appearance of cellulite along the thighs, hips, and buttocks. Liposuction Liposuction involves the removal of excess fat using a few tiny incisions placed on the skin. The goal of surgery is to re-sculpt troublesome areas of the body in order to achieve a slimmer waistline, thighs, hips, torso, abdomen, calves, ankles, or jaw line. There are several types of liposuction performed throughout the world. Essentially, there are three categories of liposuction that are most com- monly performed. 1. Conventional liposuction. 2. Power-Assisted liposuction. 3. Ultrasound-Assisted liposuction. Anesthesia: Depending on the area treated and the individual needs of each patient, liposuction can be performed under local anesthesia (with the patient awake), under IV sedation (twilight sleep), or under general anesthesia. Recovery: Recovery after liposuction is roughly 1 to 2 weeks and ranges from patient to patient. During this time, patients resume normal work activi- ties but may experience bruising in certain areas, and sporadic pain. A compression garment is recommended for 1 to 3 months after surgery. Scar Revision Scars are often unpredictable. Many scars may improve with time, while others may become worse with advancing age. There are many non-surgical and surgical options for scar revision including laser treat- ment, skincare, surgical removal, and injections. Treatments for scars often require minimal downtime and can be performed in an outpa- tient setting. |
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