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Liposuction is
the process of removing unwanted fat deposits from certain areas
of the body such as abdomen, buttocks, hips and thighs. Chin, neck, cheeks, arms, knees, calves, ankles and even the breast area can be done. Liposuction
is body sculpting and is not designed to produce significant weight
loss. Patients need to realize the importance of exercise and
a healthy diet.
The use of tumescent liposuction allows Dr. Merkel to safely and effectively remove deep and superficial layers of fat, under local anesthesia with relatively little discomfort, virtually no complications and with improved cosmetic results. After tumescent liposuction, patients are usually alert and able to function without nausea, grogginess and the washed out feeling from general anesthesia. With the tumescent technique, there is minimal bruising and many patients do not require postoperative medication for pain. Patients can usually return to a desk-type job within 24-48 hours; physical exercise generally can be resumed 1-4 weeks after liposuction.
Abdominoplasty, or tummy-tuck
is surgery to tighten abdominal muscles and remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen. Patients who have lost a great deal of weight or women who have had multiple pregnancies are the usual candidates for this procedure. Women with small amounts of excess skin and no hernias are candidates for a limited tummy tuck with a shorter incision over the tummy and none around the belly button. Liposuction is often combined with abdominoplasty either as a tool or as an additional procedure to improve the overall result.
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