Ultrasonic Liposuction with Tumescent Technique

Serving the Palo Alto, San Francisco, San Jose, and Mountain View areas

Liposuction is a fairly simple procedure that can reduce the number of fat cells in areas such as the hips, stomach, thighs, and buttocks. Liposuction provides an excellent opportunity to shape a specific area of your body with very little risk involved. Liposuction should not be utilized solely as a weight loss tool and is not recommended for severely overweight individuals.

If you have areas of excess fat deposits that just won't respond to diet and exercise, liposuction may be the perfect solution. As the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the country, liposuction can actually reduce the size of a particular area of your body. Liposuction works because it not only removes unwanted fat, it also removes the cells that store fat. If you maintain your current weight and level of exercise, there is no reason
to expect that you will re-accumulate fat in these troublesome areas.

Through a small, hidden incision, the fatty area to be treated is filled with saline solution (known as the tumescent technique). The solution contains a local anesthetic and adrenaline (eliminates bleeding). Liposuction is performed by passing a hollow metal instrument (a cannula) through this small, hidden incision. The ultrasonic cannula is attached to a machine that rapidly vibrates the cannula and effectively melts the fat. A standard liposuction cannula is then used. It is attached to a high vacuum machine that creates a negative pressure to remove the fat. After the procedure, a compression garment or a girdle is worn for 3-4 weeks to minimize swelling and to help the skin tighten around your new, slimmer figure. How quickly you are able to resume normal activities will depend on the amount of liposuction performed.

Following is a description of the most popular liposuction & body contouring areas:

Thighs-The inner and outer thighs are notorious for storing excess fat deposits that can be extremely resistant to diet and exercise. These areas can be recontoured easily and effectively with liposuction.
Abdomen-The abdomen is the most common area treated with liposuction. Because abdominal fat deposits are very resistant to diet and exercise, many men and women choose to have upper and lower abdominal liposuction. Many people have a genetic predisposition for excess fat in this area. Luckily, most patients abdomen areas respond very well to liposuction and the effects are essentially permanent. You may also want to consider abdominoplasty.
Waist-Excess fat in the waist area, commonly referred to as "love handles", are difficult to eliminate with diet and exercise and can make a person self conscious of his or her appearance. Liposuction creates a thinner, flatter appearance in the lower torso, waist and hip area.
Buttocks-Liposuction is extremely helpful in decreasing the amount of excess fat in the inferior, or lowermost buttock region. And thanks to modern technology, doctors are also able to effectively treat this awkwardly shaped area for a slimmer appearance.
Hips-In some women, enlarged hips due to excess fat deposits can draw unwanted attention and make you self-conscious. With liposuction of the hip and hip area, removing even a small amount of fat can make clothing fit nicer and overall appearance more demure.
Arms-Although liposuction of the arms is chosen less frequently than the other areas, it can be a perfect solution for people with fatty deposits and downward bulging arms. The upper arm often shrinks after liposuction, so the arms become slimmer and more attractive. And unless the patient has an unusual amount of excess arm skin, patients usually do not have to worry about the appearance of flabby skin after the procedure.
Face-Very small thin cannulas are used to remove excess fat in the jowl and chin area, creating a well-proportioned face.
Neck-Often older patients develop excess skin or fat in the neck are and find liposuction to be a very gratifying solution. Natural tightening of the skin after liposuction adds to the effect as well.

After a comprehensive examination, Dr. Rosenberg will discuss the various options for liposuction and recommend a treatment plan based on your body type and individual goals. Please remember that while liposuction can recontour and improve shape in certain areas, it is not a tool for weight loss and is not recommended for severely overweight individuals.

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