Maryland Liposuction
Sculpting
the shapely figure you deserve
You
eat healthy, you exercise, you've reached your weight goal,
but you just can't get rid of those unwanted areas of fat. If you
have fat deposits that are unresponsive to diet and exercise, we
can help sculpt the figure you desire with liposuction.
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"I
tried working out. I tried dieting. But I just couldn't seem to
lose the weight I wanted. Liposuction worked great for me. Every
morning when I get dressed I'm happy!" -R.S.
Drs. Basner & Rosenberg can remove excess curves
around the hips, thighs, abdomen, buttocks, and knees. Liposuction
can also be performed on areas such as the upper arm, chin, neck,
cheeks, and back. Please keep in mind that liposuction is not meant
to be a substitute for weight loss. Nor will it eliminate cellulite.
You'll need to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle in order to
keep your remaining fat cells from expanding.
What liposuction can do is remove small areas of fat you have been
unable to reduce through diet and exercise, resulting in a shapelier,
better-proportioned body.
Baltimore Liposuction
Drs. Basner & Rosenberg use the most advanced procedures available,
including tumescent and ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty, to help
you achieve the slender figure you desire.
Below
are some frequently asked questions. These are designed only to
provide you with general information regarding this procedure. We
will provide you with extensive information during your complimentary
consultation. Any further questions or concerns may also be
addressed at that time.
What
is tumescent liposuction?
A solution comprised of saline, local anesthetic, and adrenaline
(to help shrink the blood vessels) will be injected into the area
that is to be treated. This solution helps to reduce bruising and
allows for a shorter recovery time. A thin tube called a cannula
will be inserted within the layers of fat to help break it up and
suction the fat out.
What
is ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty?
This innovative sculpting technique uses high-frequency sound waves
to liquefy the fat before it is removed. Because the ultrasonic
energy only affects the fat cells, the surrounding blood vessels
and tissues are left relatively unharmed. The liquefied cells are
then removed using a cannula, but with a lower level of suction
than the traditional tumescent technique. We can discuss which technique
is right for you during your consultation.
What
will my recovery be like?
Recovery is fairly rapid after your surgery. For the most part,
you'll be up and around the next day, able to return to work in
three to seven days, and able to resume your daily routine in about
two weeks. Strenuous activity should be avoided for two to four
weeks. Sutures will be removed within five to ten days. For several
weeks, you may need to wear a special compression garment designed
to reduce swelling and bruising and to help the skin shrink to its
new contours. This garment is not noticeable under your everyday
clothes. The treated areas will be swollen and bruised, so don't
expect to see immediate results. You may feel a burning sensation,
stiffness, discoloration, soreness, and numbness for a short period.
However, this generally subsides in time. The final results of your
liposuction will be apparent in about four to eight weeks, when
most of the swelling goes down, although some swelling may remain
for up to six months.
What
are the risks?
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks involved such as
infection or bleeding. There is a slight possibility of fluid collection,
and embolisms can form in more extensive surgeries. Uneven texture,
loose skin, and discoloration are also possible. However, these
complications are rare. Loose skin that does not conform to your
slimmer shape can be removed, although this is a separate procedure.
You must adhere to a healthy diet and exercise regimen if you wish
to sustain lasting results. If you eat unhealthfully or excessively,
you will naturally gain weight. However, if you continue to eat
and live healthy, you will enjoy beautiful, lifelong results.
Will
there be scarring?
Drs. Basner & Rosenberg can generally place the scars so they are
hidden from view. The incisions used in liposuction are very small,
so any visible scars will be virtually unnoticeable.
How
do I know if liposuction is right for me?
The best candidates for liposuction are men and women of normal
weight and good skin elasticity who wish to remove small, localized
areas of fat that have been unresponsive to diet and exercise. If
you are physically and emotionally healthy, and realistic in your
expectations, this procedure may be right for you. Find out more
by scheduling your complimentary consultation
now.
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