Liposuction
Laser Lipo Surgery

Often called lipo or lypo for short, liposuction is a medical procedure that suctions away unwanted fat from targeted spots on your body. Since it’s used to contour your shape into the silhouette you’ve always wanted, it’s also known as body contouring. This fat removal technique slims and sculpts those stubborn areas into a smoother, more pleasing figure. Liposuction changes the contours of your body in places such as your:

• Face or cheeks
• Chin and neck
• Upper arms
• Back or chest
• Abdomen and waist
• Hips, thighs or buttocks
• Inner knee, calves or ankles

You work hard to get your bod in shape, but sometimes, no amount of effort impacts those stubborn love handles or unsightly saddle bags. You just need a little sculpting as the final boost in achieving your true personal style. Liposuction is a safe way to get natural, permanent results. Soon after the procedure, you can expect to rock your best look, whether it’s in skinny jeans, a little black dress or your old concert cutoff tee.

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the country today; more than 200,000 lipo surgeries take place each year. And in the New York City area, you have access to the best lipo doctor at Millennial Plastic Surgery. Dr. David Shokrian and his team, conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, offer a wide variety of breast and face cosmetic procedures.

Most people have a love-hate relationship with their bodies on some level. Perhaps you love your hair and eyes but hate your height and tummy. Well, you can’t grow an extra two inches, but you can easily trim two inches from your middle. Common reasons to choose liposuction include:

• You can’t lose stubborn areas of fat, no matter how you eat or exercise.
• You’re self-conscious about certain places on your body.
• You want the fatty bulges on your body smoothed out.
• You desire a permanent solution to unwanted fat deposits.
• You want to choose from a broader selection of fashion choices.
• You want all your clothes to fit better.
• You wish to pair lipo with another procedure, such as a breast reduction, boob job,tummy tuck or arm lift.
• You want to restore your body shape after a pregnancy or weight loss.

Fat removal with lipo surgery is the answer to your frustration trying to achieve the body you can feel good about. Every year, thousands of men and women in New York pursue liposuction because it gets the job done. And lipo surgery is a long-lasting solution, as long as you maintain a healthy weight. There’s simply no reason to put off a procedure that will give you years of feeling good about your body. The benefits of liposuction include:

• It’s a safe procedure.
• The results look smooth and natural.
• It’s outpatient surgery.
• The scarring is minimal.
• The recovery time is relatively short.
• Fat cells are permanently removed.

Fat reduction surgery is possible on just about any part of your body. While it won’t lift body parts or remove excess skin after weight loss, liposuction is often the first step in a complete makeover. The most typical fat removal procedures include:

• Chin lift plastic surgery. This contours your chin and jawline.
• Arm liposuction. This procedure doesn’t just remove fat; it also sculpts your arms to enhance your natural contours.
• Thighs liposuction. For those tough spots on your inner and outer thighs and knee, it smooths and tones.
• Love handles liposuction. This is one of the most common types of lipo.
• Abdomen liposuction. This procedure creates a slim, flat, natural-looking tummy.
• Chest liposuction. This is a popular choice for men with excess chest flab or man boobs.
• Hip liposuction. This one’s ideal for shrinking your saddlebags.
• Lipo 360. Your Manhattan cosmetic surgeon customizes your treatment, combining a number of techniques for game-changing results.

Your doctor may suggest that you combine other procedures along with liposuction surgery. This dual approach is commonly used to get the optimum results you’re looking for. These complementary techniques include:

• Arm lifts
• Butt lifts
• Inner thigh lifts
• Lower body lifts
• Abdominoplasty surgery
• Public lifts
• Face lifts
• Neck lifts
• Injectables and fillers

During your consultation, your board certified plastic surgeon outlines the purpose and benefit of each technique. Whether your solution involves one procedure or multiple depends on the what you hope to achieve, as well as the recommendations of your cosmetic surgeon.

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When the exciting day arrives, your procedure is performed in the facility’s surgical suite. Before the actual surgery begins, the preparations include:

• Marking your skin to pinpoint the treatment areas
• Taking before photos for comparison with the final results
• Inserting an IV to replenish fluids and administer anesthesia
• Administering anesthesia, either local or general, depending on your procedure
• Optionally, giving you a sedative to help you remain relaxed

During the procedure, basic steps are taken to keep you safe. Meanwhile, your Midtown surgeon focuses on your specific needs. Steps usually include:

1. Your cosmetic surgeon makes one or more small incisions.
2. The surgeon begins the process of removing fat deposits, using one of several techniques. This may involve use of a sterile solution, ultrasound technology or a light laser. Most of the techniques use a thin metal tube, called a cannula, to gently suction the fat out.
3. The incision areas are closed and bandaged.
4. Compression garments are put in place to assist your healing.
5. Throughout the procedure, the medical team monitors your blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen level.
6. Expect the surgery to take two to four hours, depending on how much area is involved.

When the surgery is over, you’re taken to a recovery room. The medical personnel continue to monitor your vitals for an hour or two. You can doze, listen to music or watch a favorite show during this time. More involved surgeries may require an overnight stay so you maintain adequate fluid levels.

Amazingly, some results are apparent in just a few days after liposuction. But full recovery and your desired outcome generally take two to three months. Self-care is essential. The first couple days immediately after liposuction requires special diligence. Care instructions include:

• Continuing to rest for a full 24 hours, then taking it easy for a few more days
• Getting help around the house if you can
• Avoiding strenuous activity
• Waiting about a week before returning to work
• Using ice packs for the first 24 hours to reduce swelling
• Expecting drainage from the incision site — a pink fluid that leaks out for up to 48 hours
• Showering only 24 hours after surgery
• Removing the band-aids and dressings before showering and reapplying new ones if you need to

The compression garment you’re fitted with immediately after the procedure is an essential component of your recovery. This garment is designed to put gentle pressure on the targeted area to reduce swelling and bruising. The garment also helps shrink the skin more evenly:

• Wear the compression garment at all times for 24 hours after liposuction.
• While showering, you may want to launder your compression garment.
• After day one, you may remove the garment for about an hour each day to shower or launder the garment. Depending on the extent of your procedure, your doctor may direct you to maintain this routine for about three months.

Daily routines involving medication, food and sleep make a difference in your level of comfort and healing after liposuction. These instructions include:

• Take prescribed pain medication or acetaminophen as needed. Be sure to take it with food. Take no other medications for 10 days after surgery.
• As always, steer clear of alcohol while on any medication.
• Sleep in whatever position you find most comfortable.
• Be sure to drink plenty of fluids — you can experience nausea and dizziness if you’re dehydrated.
• Keep your liposuction area out of direct sunlight for several weeks.
• Stay away from any kind of nicotine or smoking for two weeks. Smoking can lead to complications, compromising the outcome of your surgery.
• Wait a few weeks to resume moderate exercise, longer for strenuous exercise.

Think self-care, self-care, self-care for the weeks after surgery. Longer repercussions include:

• Recovery time. The length of time that the bruising or swelling persists varies. They typically subside after about four to six weeks.
• Drainage massage. Your doctor may recommend drainage massage therapy in the weeks after surgery to help reduce the inflammation associated with some liposuction procedures.

As with any surgery, contact your doctor right away if you experience a high fever, chills, severe pain, sudden swelling or redness. The risks involved are greatly reduced when you rely on one of the best NYC surgeons, like Dr. Shokrian and the care team at Millennial Plastic Surgery. Your success is their number one goal.