LIPOSUCTION (SUCTION LIPECTOMY)
Liposuction is a procedure that can sculpt the body by reducing the size of areas with excess fat, including the hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, upper arms, and chin. It can address areas that do not respond well to weight loss or exercise, but it is not a replacement for these treatments. The best candidates for liposuction are patients with good skin tone who have pockets of excess fat in localized regions. It may be performed on several areas of the body at the same time, and it can also be combined with other procedures.

Initial Consultation for Liposuction Procedure
During your initial consultation with Dr. Naidu, she will discuss with you your desires and expectations from surgery. This will include a complete medical history, and an examination of the skin and soft tissue of the areas of concern. Dr. Naidu will suggest a procedure that suits you best and answer any questions that you might have.

Liposuction Procedure
Liposuction is performed using the tumescent technique, in which fluid containing an intravenous salt solution, lidocaine (a local anesthetic) and epinephrine (helps to contract blood vessels and limit blood loss), is injected prior to the removal of fat. This method allows fat to be removed more easily, reduces blood loss, and provides anesthesia both during and after surgery. The scars from the incision used for liposuction are small, and are placed in locations that are hidden from view. Through these incisions, a narrow tube or cannula is inserted and used to vacuum the fat layer deep beneath the skin.

Liposuction takes between 1 and 3 hours to perform depending upon the number and size of the areas that are being treated. The surgery is performed on an ambulatory basis in the hospital or at an outpatient surgery center. In cases where very large volumes of fat are removed, an overnight stay in the hospital for observation is required. Local anesthesia alone may be sufficient for small areas, but most patients are more comfortable with a combination of local anesthesia and sedation provided by an anesthesiologist.

Post Liposuction Surgery
Following surgery, you will experience some drainage of fluid from the incisions which lasts for 1-2 days. You should keep a shower curtain on your bed during this time to avoid staining your bed sheets. A compression garment is placed immediately following the procedure and must be worn at all times for two weeks, and then at night for another four weeks. You will be given a prescription for the garment which may be purchased through Design Veronique at 1-800-442-5800 or online at www.designveronique.com. Purchasing two garments will allow you to wear one while washing the other. You will be encouraged to walk the day following surgery, but heavy exercise should be avoided for three weeks. Most patients have moderate bruising which resolves within 3-4 weeks. You should anticipate remaining out of work for 3-4 days after surgery, depending upon the amount of liposuction that was performed.

How Do I Get Started?
Dr. Naidu and her staff will be happy to discuss this procedure with you. Please feel free to call for a private consultation with Dr. Naidu in our Manhattan, New York office or you can simply Schedule an appointment online.