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Liposuction
Liposuction, or lipoplasty, is the surgical removal of excess fat from specific areas of the body such as the hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, or neck. In this procedure, a small hollow tube, called a cannula, is inserted through one or more tiny incisions near the area to be suctioned. The cannula is connected by a tube to a vacuum pressure unit. Liposuction lasts about 1 to 2 hours or more, depending on the extent of the surgery, and is performed under local or general anesthesia.
Side effects are temporary, and include soreness, swelling, numbness, and a burning sensation. Risks and complications are rare. Some of these include infection, injury to the skin, rippling or bagginess of the skin and asymmetry, and possible injury to nerves.
Most patients are back at work in 1 - 4 weeks. Swelling and bruising usually subside within 1 - 6 months.
The information provided here is a general overview of plastic surgery procedures. Detailed information about the particular procedure that you wish to undergo will be provided during your initial visit with the surgeon.
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