抽脂术: Learning about Body Contouring

Learn how liposuction works to reshape your body body by removing stubborn areas of fat.  

抽脂术 is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is designed to restore confidence by reshaping and contouring your body. Areas of diet resistant fat are removed through small incisions. 抽脂术 works well for people with thick skin that is elastic. After the fat is removed, it is expected to retract to restore a nice contour. For patients with thin, or excess skin, excisional procedures are recommended. This could include a 腹部除皱, or removal of excess skin on the thighs (thigh lift) or arms (brachioplasty). An in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to determine which procedures are best for you.
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How liposuction works:
抽脂术 works best to contour areas of diet resistant fat. Men and women who have reached their goal weight with diet and exercise are the best candidates for liposuction procedures. The skin must be thick, and elastic, so it can retract after the procedure.

Before the surgical procedure, areas of fullness are outlined. The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia performed by an anesthesiologist. This gives the most comfortable experience for the patient. Fat from areas of fullness is removed by making small incisions and inserting a surgical instrument called a cannula. The cannula is attached to suction and the fat is removed. Once the correct amount of fat is removed, the incisions are closed with absorbable sutures.

What areas can be treated with liposuction?
There are many areas of the body that can be treated with liposuction. Common areas include the chin, the bra roll, 后面, 臀部, 肚子, inner thighs, outer thighs, 膝盖区域, 和小牛.

Things to Understand about 抽脂术:
抽脂术 is a surgical procedure. It works well for patients who are at their goal weight and who have specific areas of excess fullness. After liposuction, there is swelling of the tissues. 80% of the swelling improves in the first month, but residual swelling remains for 6-9 months. Final results are seen at 6-9 months. 

抽脂术 vs. 腹部整形:
For people with excess skin, who are not good candidates for liposuction, a skin removal procedure is commonly recommended. This includes 腹部除皱 procedures. Consultation with your plastic surgeon helps determine which 腹部除皱 is best for you.

Types of 腹部除皱s include:

• 迷你: a mini 腹部除皱 removes excess skin and flattens the 肚子 below the belly button. It uses a shorter incision that is placed in the bikini line.
• 完整的: a full 肚子 excess and flattens the 肚子 and a button. Uses a longer incision in the bikini line and a second incision around the umbilicus.
• 扩展:  an extended 腹部除皱 uses a longer incision in  he will the to remove excess skin from the 肚子 and 臀部. 

抽脂术 Recovery:
After a liposuction procedure most patients take 5-7 days away from work. Overall, pain is easily managed with ibuprofen or a brief period of taking narcotic pain medication. Surgical garments are worn for three weeks after the procedure. A lighter weight compression garment is worn for an additional three weeks.

How do I learn more about which procedure is best for me?
A board-certified plastic surgeon is your best resource when considering liposuction or other body contouring procedures. After examining you, your surgeon will be able to help you decide which procedures are right for you. 

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