Liposuction by AweNatural Plastic Surgery

Dr. Winslow prefers traditional liposuction because it is the most effective for the majority of the patients he sees. Although other technologies, such as UAL ultrasonic and PAL power-assisted liposuction have their place, only a small percentage would benefit. Dr. Winslow and his staff rely on this technology as they produce some of the best liposuction results available anywhere. Liposuction is popular among those undergoing body contouring surgery and is also sometimes used during breast reduction.

• How Liposuction Works
• Weight Gain After Liposuction
• Liposuction Risks and Recovery

How Liposuction Works

Traditional, or tumescent liposuction is the gold standard to which all other liposuction techniques must be compared. It has been proven to be safe and effective over many years when performed by a well-trained surgeon like Dr. Winslow. Tumescent liposuction involves the injection of a fluid into the fatty tissue layer that causes blood vessels to shrink and the fat to expand, making it easier to remove the fat and lowering the risk of a complication.

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Weight Gain After Liposuction

It is not unusual for patients to experience temporary weight gain after liposuction surgery.  When you wake up from surgery the areas where fat was removed will be quite swelled.  This swelling is primarily water and is the result of leaky capillaries. As your recovery proceeds and you become more active, the swelling will recede and you will likely begin losing this water weight.

Most patients do not return to their normal physical activity level right away which contributes to the possibility of weight gain. If your weight gain remains after your water loss and after you are able to return to your normal activity level it's simply because your body has put on additional fat from this period of decreased activity. 

Some people may have a false sense of weight loss after their surgery because areas of their bodies that have traditionally been "problematic" in terms of fat are noticeably leaner. They get lulled into a false sense of better health and become lax with their eating and exercise habits. If patients don't pay close attention to their diet and exercise after surgery they may find themselves before long with a higher body fat ratio than before their surgery!

With or without liposuction, most people have a tendency to gain fat and lose muscle over time . . . while liposuction offers great benefits for breaking through weight loss barriers by loosing fat from problem areas, it does not change the rules of aging and weight gain—it is not a "silver bullet" for permanent weight loss.

So how can patients most effectively utilize liposuction surgery as a part of their overall health plan to lose and keep off fat?

1. Go into your liposuction surgery with the correct understanding and expectations.

2. Talk about your long-term health strategy with your plastic surgeon.

3. Plan on being more active and have even healthier eating habits after your surgery. User the noticeable weight loss victory of your liposuction surgery as a springboard to encourage you towards a commitment to health.

While liposuction can be a great component of an overall health and fitness plan, it is never the foundation. Diet and exercise are still the key to long term success.

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Liposuction Risks and Recovery

Though liposuction is gentler than many alternatives, it is still a major surgical procedure. Depending on the extent of the treatment, patients may need weeks or months to recover fully. Patients at our Folsom clinic who undergo ultrasonic liposuction will need to wear a compression garment that will reduce swelling for a few weeks after surgery.

Liposuction minimizes the amount of damage to surrounding tissues, but some temporary bruising, soreness, and swelling are still unavoidable. The patient's skin may appear loose at first in the treated area, but it will tighten with time.

Liposuction is even safer than conventional alternatives, so serious complications are rare. Nonetheless, patients occasionally react badly to anesthesia, rarely experiencing brain damage or cardiac arrest. Others experience heavy bleeding or blood clots. Dr. Winslow is among the best surgeons available in the Sacramento area, and he will discuss these possibilities with liposuction patients before surgery, but his patients almost never experience serious side effects because of liposuction.

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Contact AweNatural Plastic Surgery

AweNatural Plastic Surgery offers liposuction because this procedure has proven itself to be gentler and more effective for our patients. To learn more about the benefits of liposuction, please contact us today.

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