Liposuction

What is liposuction?

Suction-assisted lipectomy, also known as liposuction, is the surgical removal of excess fat from areas that are often resistant to diet and exercise including the hips, thighs, abdomen, and neck. Other common sites include the waist, arms, and knees.

At the beginning of your procedure, Dr. Drehsen will inject a certain amount of fluid, mixed with lidocaine & epinephrine (tumescent fluid) to reduce discomfort and bleeding, then an incision will be made just large enough to insert a hollow, needle-like instrument called a cannula. The cannula is attached at the opposite end to a machine that creates a very strong vacuum. Dr. Drehsen then manipulates the cannula to loosen and remove fat deposits. The Clinique's favorite technique is P.A.L. or power assisted liposuction in which a high speed reciprocating blunt tip cannula esssentially loosens up fat in a very safe and bloodless fashion. P.A.L is done in our outpatient facility under intravenous or general anesthesia.

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Is Liposuction Safe?

Performed for over 20 years, lipo has been proven to be a very safe procedure; however, all surgeries carry some risk. Qualified surgeons will reduce the risk by carefully choosing their patients. The best candidates for liposuction are those of relatively normal weight with isolated pockets of excess fat. Most importantly, the patient should have supporting skin. With the advent of ultrasound liposuction, U.A.L. has allowed for treatment of very fibrous tissues, especially in men.

Liposuction for Men

Liposuction has become a very popular procedure for men interested in removing localized fat that does not respond to diet and exercise. The most common areas include the abdomen, love handles, waist, and neck. Liposuction is also an excellent treatment for a condition called "Gynecomastia" or excess fat around the breast area in males.

Skin tone & liposuction

Skin tone is ultimately the limiting factor in selecting liposuction as a treatment. If your skin tone is poor, a tightening procedure (such as a tummy tuck, arm tuck, thigh tuck) may be recommended as well.

For a personal and confidential consultation, call the Clinique of Plastic Surgery at (727)592-0991 or (800)767-9166 to schedule your appointment today!

As with any medical procedure, there are certain inherent risks that should be discussed. Costs vary depending upon the extent of the surgery and areas treated. Please contact Dr. Drehsen and the Clinique of Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation.