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WHAT IS LIPOSUCTION?

Liposuction (or lipoplasty) is a plastic surgery procedure that removes fat from specific areas that are resistant to diet and exercise, including your neck, upper arms, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, and calves. The most common cosmetic procedure in the United States, liposuction is safe in the hands of an experienced, trained practitioner.

If your skin is firm and elastic, it will help support the new contours liposuction yields. But some people who have liposuction have loose skin that does not shrink to fit the new contours. In cases such as these, Dr. Yugueros will recommend procedures such as tummy tuck, buttock lift, thigh lift, arm lift, or BodyTite for a more polished overall look.

If you are considering liposuction, you also should learn about lipotherme, a safe and effective laser-assisted treatment to remove excess fat, reduce cellulite, and tighten your skin. Knowing about both liposuction and lipotherme can help you and Dr. Yugueros choose the procedure or combination of procedures that are right for you.

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    Who is a Candidate for Atlanta Liposuction?

    The best candidates for liposuction are men and women who are at a healthy and stable weight but have areas of excess fat that do not respond to weight loss and exercise.

    Liposuction is not a substitute for diet and exercise. It will not improve or correct dimpled skin (or cellulite).

    Your Consultation for Liposuction

    During your consultation for liposuction, Dr. Yugueros will discuss your desires, expectations, and concerns as well as the limits and risks of the surgery. She will carefully review your medical history, examine the areas you would like treated with liposuction, and recommend options that can best help you achieve your goals.

    The Liposuction Procedure

    Liposuction is a very safe outpatient procedure. Less extensive liposuction can be performed under local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. Extensive procedures, especially if they are combined with other cosmetic surgeries, require a general anesthetic and overnight hospital stay.

    During liposuction in Creek, GA, Dr. Yugueros uses a small tube (or cannula) to break down and suction fat from the body. She uses a special (tumescent) technique that significantly reduces bruising, swelling, and pain after your procedure.

    The tumescent technique involves injecting the excess fat with a large amount of anesthetic liquid before suctioning. The liquid causes the pockets of fat to become swollen and firm, allowing the liposuction tube to travel smoothly beneath the skin while removing fat.

    Dr. Yugueros will make small ¼-inch incisions in the natural creases of your body where they will be concealed. For this reason, scarring is rare or minimal. Dr. Yugueros uses dissolvable stitches.

    Atlanta Liposuction Recovery and Results

    Dr. Yugueros will give you detailed instructions about your liposuction procedure. The length of your procedure depends on the number of areas you are having treated.

    Dr. Yugueros can recommend over-the-counter or prescription medication to ensure that you are comfortable for the first few days after your liposuction procedure.

    After the procedure, Dr. Yugueros will give you a compression garment to wear to help with healing and minimize swelling. Because healing from liposuction is a gradual process and varies with each patient, you might need to wear compression garments for days or weeks.

    The areas you have had treated are likely to be bruised for a few weeks after surgery. While most of the swelling will be gone within a month or 2, some minor swelling can remain for 6 or more months.

    Although Dr. Yugueros will encourage you to walk as soon as possible after your liposuction procedure, she will encourage you to avoid strenuous activity for 2 to 4 weeks.

    Most patients return to work 2 to 3 days after liposuction, but some patients need as many as 2 weeks before returning to work. The length of your downtime after liposuction will depend on the extent of the procedure.

    In some cases, touch-up liposuction can be used to refine the outcome. The results of your liposuction procedure in Creek, GA are long-lasting if you maintain a stable weight.

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    Why Choose Dr. Yugueros for Atlanta Liposuction?

    Dr. Yugueros is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in liposuction. Learn more about her surgical expertise in Creek, GA, see her liposuction before and after, and schedule a consultation today to find out how liposuction can enhance your body contours!

    How much does liposuction cost in Atlanta, GA?

    The cost of liposuction in Atlanta will depend on the scope of the procedure, including the time it takes to perform, the number of body areas being addressed, the type of anesthesia required, etc. You can learn more about your procedure when you meet with Dr. Yugueros in a consultation.

    What other body contouring options do I have?

    In addition to liposuction, Dr. Yugueros also offers other plastic surgery procedures that can give you a slimmer and more contoured body. These may include:

    Meeting with Dr. Yugueros is the best way to determine which procedures are most suitable for your goals. Contact us online to get started.

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