Skin Care Center

Have you noticed? Your clothes fit tightly, and in the mirror you see certain bulges. And you’ve been trying for years with diet and exercise to maintain your weight and improve your physique. But those localized fatty deposits remain, despite your best efforts. How discouraging and frustrating! Sometimes certain fatty deposits are family traits, such as deposits in the thigh areas, and trying to manage these with exercise and diet is often futile.

Now liposuction can help you to finally remove those bulges and give the appearance you always wanted. This procedure was first introduced in the 1970s and has been continuously refined and improved.

WHAT DOES LIPOSUCTION DO? IS IT SAFE?

The safest way to perform liposuction is by using the tumescent technique in an ambulatory surgical setting. Using the tumescent technique means that a diluted numbing solution is infiltrated into the treatment area. The fat is then extracted. During the procedure, patients are under conscious sedation.  They can follow commands and breathe on their own. So, patients are comfortable and there is no need for general anesthesia.

Since tumescent liposuction is very safe, Dr. Warmuth prefers this way of fat removal in addition to syringe-assisted liposuction, which allows for precise, controlled and gentle fat extraction.

DOES THIS PROCEDURE REQUIRE ANY AFTER-CARE? DO I HAVE DOWNTIME?

Immediately after the procedure, a compression garment is worn to help speed healing and tighten the skin even more. The day after the procedure, you will feel sore but should be able to do your usual routine. Since pain sensation varies from patient to patient, the amount of time needed before going back to work will vary as well. It can range from 3 to 7 days, depending on the extent of the procedure as well as the number of areas treated.

WHEN DO I SEE RESULTS AND HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?

The results are seen immediately. The healing process starts right after the procedure, and is more dramatic in the first 6 weeks. After this, continued improvement will be noted up to a full year. The results are permanent in the treatment areas, since the syringe-assisted liposuction actually removes the fat cells. However, because weight gain can occur later in the untreated body areas, it is important to have an easy-to-maintain weight prior to the procedure to avoid any shift in weight afterwards.

WHAT ARE THE TREATMENT AREAS?

The most common areas of concern are the lower abdomen, the thighs and hips in women, and the “love handles” in men. The chin and jowls on the face are also sites that are frequently treated.

AM  I  A CANDIDATE?

We always recommend a consultation with Dr. Warmuth prior to the procedure. This is a good time to address your needs and discuss the treatment with you in detail. Of course, several follow-up visits will be scheduled following the procedure.

It is also important keep in mind that this procedure is not indicated for drastic weight loss. This procedure functions more as a lipo-sculpting, since it improves your overall appearance. It gives you the self-confidence and self-assurance you desire.