All About Liposuction
All About Liposuction
Many people wonder: what is the difference between a tummy tuck and liposuction? A tummy tuck will remove excess fat and skin and restore separated muscles. Liposuction removes excess fat as well, but focuses on slimming and fine-tuning your body. Therefore, if you desire a sleek, contoured body, then liposuction done by Doctor Garrett Wirth is a fantastic option for you.
The ideal candidate for
liposuction would be someone who is seeking to have a tighter and flatter abdomen
that really just needs to adjust some contours. However, it is important
to note that liposuction is not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle.
It should be second to diet and exercise in working to achieve the physique
you desire. You should be in a healthy physical and mental state when
getting liposuction, as Dr. Wirth wants to minimize the risk inherent
in any surgery. Finally, women should be finished having children. If
any of this applies to you, liposuction is a great option for you to achieve
the body you have always wanted. When meeting with Dr. Wirth, be sure
to make your goals clear. A good understanding between patient and surgeon
is critical to surgical success and patient satisfaction. Dr. Wirth will
make sure your goals are heard and understood.
The Procedure
The procedure of liposuction is fairly straightforward. The time required
for liposuction varies based on how much fat is planned for removal and
from which, and how many areas. You will be sedated under general anesthesia
for the time of the procedure. Dr. Wirth will then inject the area with
a tumescent solution. He will then insert a small suction tube attached
to an ultrasound generator through a small incision beneath your skin.
Ultrasound waves loosen and liquefy the fat under your skin, and once
this combines with the injected fluid it creates an emulsion. Dr. Wirth
will then remove the solution from your body with vacuum pressure. This
is for ultrasound assisted lipo (like vaser). After allowing for the proper
time for numbing medication and the other medications to take effect,
the fat removal will begin. The areas of fat removal as well as the volume
of fat removed is generally determined before surgery by you and Dr. Wirth,
and will be “fine-tuned” during the surgery. The very small
incisions will then be closed. After the procedure, a post-operative compression
garment will frequently be used with or without foam dressings.
Post-Procedure Recovery
Recovery varies from patient to patient. You may elect to leave following
the surgery or to stay overnight. Most people feel well after about a
week, and your bruising will be going away around that time as well. You
should expect to continue to wear compression garments for several weeks
after surgery to assist in achieving optimal results. Be sure not to do
more activity than Dr. Wirth has recommended. It is vital that you follow
the instructions that Dr. Wirth gives you in order to attain your fine-tuned
shape. Also, note that changes will continue for many weeks to months
after surgery. Dr. Wirth will help you at every step in your journey.
Dr. Wirth is committed to helping you achieve the body you desire, and liposuction could be the answer you’ve been looking for. Don’t wait for the body you want any longer. If you’re seeking a smoother, more contoured shape, contact Dr. Garrett Wirth today.
To get your evaluation, schedule your consultation now with Dr. Garrett Wirth at (949) 238-6713, or fill out a complimentary case consultation form here.
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