Top Rated Liposuction in New York
Liposuction is a procedure used to improve the body’s contour by removing stubborn fat deposits that have failed to respond to diet and exercise. It may sound simple, but it actually requires considerable training and technical skill on the part of the surgeon, as well as an artistic sensibility. Its other name is “liposculpture” for a good reason. read more
Is Liposuction Right For You?
Dr. Kevin Tehrani has performed countless successful liposuction procedures on his patients. Every procedure is highly customized for you based on your anatomy and how you wish to look. He evaluates you carefully and devises a surgical plan that uses the technology of liposuction to recontour your face or body.
Note that while liposuction removes the fat cells from the treated area, it is not a substitute for weight control or exercise. If you gain weight after liposuction, however, the fat will be distributed more uniformly throughout your body. It will not accumulate disproportionately in the same areas.
The most frequently treated areas in women are the chin, abdomen, thighs, hips, knees, arms, back, buttocks, calves, and ankles. Men typically have liposuction performed on the neck, chin, abdomen, “love handles,” and chest/male breasts (gynecomastia).
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Who Is A Candidate for Liposuction?
If you have a double chin or localized pockets of fat on your body that have not budged despite exercise and weight loss efforts, you might be a good candidate for liposuction. A good candidate is of relatively normal weight with one or more areas of fat deposits and with good skin elasticity.
Who is a Liposuction Candidate? | The Procedure | Types of Liposuction | Before/After Galleries | Recovery
Liposuction is an outpatient procedure that can be performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation, depending upon the technique used and the extent of the procedure.
Prior to your appointment date for surgery, Dr. Tehrani may request that you visit your medical doctor for a checkup and for any necessary lab work and x-rays. Precise preoperative instructions will be provided, and all necessary prescriptions will be given to you.
Dr. Tehrani makes small incisions in inconspicuous locations to insert a hollow tube called a cannula into the skin. Using the popular tumescent liposuction technique, fluid is added to reduce bleeding and pain. The cannula is attached to a clear plastic tube and connected to a vacuum device. Excess fat is then removed in layers until a pleasing improvement is made.
Several areas may be suctioned during one procedure. Liposuction is often combined with procedures like tummy tucks and facelifts.
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What Is The Liposuction Procedure
Types of Liposuction Procedures
Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction (UAL)
Water-Assisted Liposuction
Water-Assisted Liposuction (Body-Jet) is a technique that also uses a cannula and suctions out the unwanted fat, but in this case, the removed fat cells are harvested so that they can be transferred/grafted to another part of the body, such as in a buttock lift. Using a gentle spray of sterile salt water to isolate and remove the fat cells, this method allows 80% of the removed fat to be grafted, compared to approximately 60% with traditional techniques.read more
Laser-Assisted Liposuction
Laser-Assisted Liposuction (Laser-Assisted Lipoplasty (LAL) or SmartLipo) is an innovative procedure for both removing excess fat and firming loose skin. It is minimally invasive and uses a single laser fiber that is introduced through a small cannula that has been inserted into a small incision.
BodyTite Pro RFAL
With the combination of liposuction methods and RF energy, Body Tite Pro removes fat gently from the body. The procedure reduces fat cells permanently without traces of swelling, bleeding, or pain. The recovery process lasts only three to five days and is normally painless. Read more about BodyTite Pro RFAL.
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Liposuction Recovery
Dr. Tehrani may prescribe a lymphatic massage to some patients. A lymphatic massage is the best way to ease swelling, bruising, and discomfort after surgeries.
After surgery, you are fitted with an elastic garment after surgery that you must wear for two to three weeks. You can go home a couple of hours after the procedure in the care of a friend or family member. We can arrange for a private nurse at your request.
Most patients describe the pain following liposuction as mild. Pain medication will be prescribed, and you can expect some post-surgical bruising and swelling. The bruising will resolve within a week or so, but the swelling may take two weeks to go down completely. Most people take no more than a week off from work, and exercise should be avoided for at least two weeks.
We will encourage you to walk short distances for the first several days after your procedure, and we will, of course, monitor your healing progress.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
What areas can liposuction treat?
Abdomen, thighs, hips, arms, chin, and more. It targets localized fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise.
Is liposuction a weight-loss procedure?
No. It’s for body contouring, not significant weight reduction. Patients should be near their ideal weight.
How is it performed?
Small incisions are made; a cannula is used to break up and suction out excess fat.
What is recovery like?
Bruising, swelling, and mild pain are common initially. Most can return to light activities in a few days to a week.
Are results permanent?
Fat cells removed do not grow back. However, maintaining a stable weight is key to preserving results.
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