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How is the amount of fat removed in liposuction calculated

How is the amount of fat removed in liposuction calculated

Q: Is it only the fat removed or does it include the injected fluid? For example, if 5 liters was removed, is that all fat or is part of that the added fluid? Do doctors calculate this differently? I’ve never really understood this part. Thanks so much!

A: During liposuction, tumescent fluid – sterile saline mixed with medications to control bleeding and pain – is injected into the treatment area and allowed to sit for a time. This tumescent fluid is critical for successful liposuction. It loosens the fat and reduces complications. Tumescent fluid is then removed along with the fat. I count the total volume of fluid and tissue removed and never exceed 5 liters in one procedure. The liposuction aspirate contains fat, tumescent fluid and blood. Many patients just want to count the amount of pure fat removed, but unfortunately this is impossible to do. First, there are microscopic amounts of fat mixed in with the fluid. Also, the risks of liposuction increase when more than 5 liters of aspirate is removed – even though that aspirate contains more than just fat.

Breast lift, 13 year old saline implants. Would you recommend replacing at time of lift or retaining current implants?

Breast lift, 13 year old saline implants. Would you recommend replacing at time of lift or retaining current implants?

What a great question! I tell my patients that breast implants are like tires and will eventually need to be replaced. I expect breast implants to last about 10 years, so yours have lasted longer than expected. Since you are already undergoing breast surgery, I would recommend replacing the implants during the procedure.

How soon can you resume excersising after liposuction?

How soon can you resume excersising after liposuction?

A: The best answer is to ask your plastic surgeon. We all have different recommendations, plus your surgeon can tailor his or her advice to your specific case. I typically perform large volume liposuction on multiple body parts. Often, I am performing other procedures, like fat transfer to the hips and butt or a tummy tuck as well. I generally recommend my patients give themselves 4-6 weeks before exercise.

Areola reduction?

Areola reduction?

Q: When getting a breast lift and breast augmentation, does the surgeon automatically reduce the size of the areola or do I have to tell him that I want it reduced a little?

A: Areola reduction is a standard part of a breast lift, however it is always a good idea to discuss this aspect of the surgery with your plastic surgeon. The more your doctor understands your goals, the more likely you are to be thrilled with the outcome!

Q: What Percentage of Full TTs Include Lipo Suction?

Q: What Percentage of Full TTs Include Lipo Suction?

Q: What Percentage of Full TTs Include Lipo Suction?

What percentage of full tummy tuck includes lipo suctsion of upper part of tummy as well as dog ears and mont area? Is it dangerous to include them as part of the procedure or its part of the new ways of doing tummy tuck today, since I heard if its not included its the old school way to do tummy tuck? Thank you.

A: Plastic surgery, like most areas of medicine, is advancing. Combination procedures are advantageous to many patients – they are cost effective, limit exposure to anesthesia, reduce down time and minimize time away from work and family. Many plastic surgeons are comfortable combining gentle liposuction in the same surgery as a tummy tuck. In fact, most of my tummy tucks these days include liposuction. I frequently reduce the mons pubis with liposuction. The best way to be certain that a combination of procedures is safe for you is to discuss it with your plastic surgeon.