Liposuction in Chicago Illinois - (Suction-Assisted Lipectomy)
Procedure:
Improve body shape by removing exercise-resistant fat deposits with a tube
and vacuum device. Can be performed using the tumescent technique, in which
targeted fat cells are infused with saline containing solution with a local
anesthetic before liposuction to reduce post-operative bruising and swelling.
Common locations for liposuction include chin, cheeks, neck, upper arms,
above breasts, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves, ankles.
For larger volumes of fat or for fibrous body areas, ultrasound-assisted
lipoplasty (UAL) may be used. UAL is a new technique in which a ultrasound
probe is inserted beneath the skin to "liquify" the fat before
it is suctioned.
Length:
1 to 2 hours or more.
UAL: 20-40 percent longer than traditional liposuction.
Anesthesia:
Local, epidural, or general.
In/Outpatient:
Outpatient.
Side Effects:
Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation. Tumescent:
Temporary fluid drainage from incision sites. UAL: Larger incisions for cannula.
Recovery:
Back to work: 3-4 days.
More strenuous activity: 2-4 weeks.
Full recovery from swelling and bruising: 1 to 6 months or more.
Use of tumescent technique or UAL may decrease post-operative bruising and
swelling.