Liposuction.
The Procedure.
Liposuction is usually performed by Dr Goldman in an accredited day surgery facility using twilight sedation. The procedure takes approximately 1 to 1½ hours for a single area to be treated, with the time required increasing according to the mass and number of areas to be treated. For patients with large areas to be treated, general anesthesia within a hospital facility is the preferred option.
With the tumescent technique, areas of excess fat are carefully injected with a large amount of anaesthetic liquid before Liposuction is performed. The liquid causes the compartments of fat to become swollen and as a result they soften. The expanded fat compartments allow the Liposuction cannula to travel smoothly beneath the skin as the fat is removed by gentle suctioning.
Patients are usually able to see a noticeable difference almost immediately after surgery. However, more improvement can be seen after three weeks when most of the swelling has subsided. After approximately 3 to 6 months, any persistent mild swelling will disappear and the final contour will be visible.