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Liposuction Defined

Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove pockets of excess fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction (UAL) employs the use of high frequency sound waves to liquefy fat cells prior to their removal. With ultrasonic removal, we can achieve smoother results, particularly in fibrous areas. Liposuction is performed in our office operating suite.

Tumescent Liposuction
Tumescent liposuction refers to a technique that uses large volumes of very dilute local anesthesia that is injected into the fat causing the targeted areas to be come tumescent, or swollen and firm. Local anesthesia is widely regarded as the safest form of anesthesia. Because local anesthesia persists for many hours there is no need for narcotic pain medications after surgery. If you have questions about this technique please contact Dr. Pensler at (312)642-7777.

Modified Tumescent Liposuction
Modified tumescent liposuction refers to a combination of tumescent local anesthesia plus some form of systemic anesthesia (general anesthesia or heavy IV sedation).

Different Liposuction Techniques
There are many ways to perform a liposuction procedure. Within the realm of liposuction, maximum speed and maximum volume of aspirate are not criteria for excellence. Ultimately, excellence is measured in terms of patient happiness which is a function of safety, patient comfort, finesse, and quality of results. The important distinction between liposuction surgeons who are board certified is the liposuction technique that they utilize. The plastic surgeon should be familiar with all of the techniques currently utilized so as to be able to chose the optimum technique or techniques for each patient. Dr. Pensler is nationally and internationally recognized for his techniques in liposuction. Please email or call Dr. Pensler's office for additional information.

Side Effects

Liposuction complications are often the direct result of lack of caution, poor judgment, over confidence, or adherence to faulty dogma. Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, or burning sensation may result post-operatively. It is common to have fluid drainage the first evening from the incisions. Typically individuals may return to work 24 to 48 hours after the procedure.

Risks

Risks of Liposuction must be well understood by all prospective liposuction patients. This web site emphasizes the need to be aware of safety issues. In order to minimize the risk of liposuction, the patient should understand:

• Too much liposuction (excessive volume of aspirated fat, or excessive number of areas treated). Excessive ( liposuction without adequate hydration is dangerous and is an important cause for serious liposuction complications. All patients undergoing the procedure have an i.v. placed prior to the procedure to ensure adequate hydration.Liposuction is highly effective for removal of localized fat it is not a treatment for generalized obesity.
• Unrelated surgical procedures on the same day as liposuction must be considered on an individual basis. Prolonged exposure to anesthesia may be dangerous and is an important cause for liposuction complications.
• Disfiguring skin irregularities and depressions are frequently the result of some surgeon's inattention to detail. Dr. Pensler provides secondary correction of patients from different parts of the country. A liposuction cannula is a stainless steel tube inserted through an incision in the skin that is employed to suction the fat. The size of the liposuction cannula can influence the smoothness of the skin after liposuction. The use of large cannulas tend to create irregularities more commonly than microcannulas (outside diameter less than 3 millimeters). Surgeons and Nonsurgeons who perform total-body liposuction tend to use larger cannulas. It may take more time to utilize a micro- cannula but the surgeon gains increased precision. Also ultrasonic liposuction may improve skin tone postoperatively select individuals by tightening the fibrous septae between the skin and muscle.

Recovery

Patients are typically back to work in one to two days. Most patients may resume exercising in less than one week. The patients results continue to improve for approximately sixteen weeks following surgery, particularly in cases where ultrasonic cannulae have been used there is continual loss of fat and recontouring of the surrounding tissue. A garment is useful to help optimize the results following surgery so we provide several garments to each patient. The garments are made of a spandex material. The more elastic the individual’s skin is, the better the final result. Patients with localized deposits of fat are the ideal candidates for liposuction.