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Fat in Hips, Waist, Thighs & Buttocks
Fat in the
hips, waist, and thighs can be one of the most difficult problems
to solve, since these areas often to not respond well
to diet and exercise. Fat in the females hip and thigh areas
has a high level of fat-storing enzymes, enabling her to store
fat during pregnancy. Fortunately, liposuction procedures
are available to remove unwanted fat from specific areas of
the body. A small incision is made in the skin just large
enough to accommodate a small hollow tube called a cannula.
The cannula
suctions the fat from selected areas of the body to create
the desired contour. While some patients undergo major
liposuction to remove 10-25 lbs. of excess fat, most patients
prefer to remove small amounts of fat from specific areas.
The buttocks can also be reshaped using liposuction techniques.
Although conservative reduction can take place, removal of
too much fat results in more sagging, making the buttocks
look worse than before surgery. In order to prevent this sagging,
a contouring procedure has been developed which involves stabilizing
and reducing the size of the buttocks.
Therefore,
it is very important to select a skilled and experienced plastic
surgeon for the procedure. Liposuction is usually performed
under general anesthesia and takes from one to 3 or more hours
depending on the area and amount of fat being removed. Recovery
also depends upon the extent of your surgery. Sutures are
removed in one week and patients can return to work in 5 to
7 days. Normal athletic activities can be resumed in about
three weeks.
After your
procedure, the physicians at The Aesthetic Center for
Plastic Surgery may offer a visit to your home
by a plastic surgery nurse, trained to assist in your recovery.
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