Las Vegas Liposuction Plastic Surgery
Las Vegas Liposuction / Liposculpture
Dr. Stephen Miller is one for the few area plastic surgeons who is certified to perform both tumescent and ultrasonically assisted liposuction. The tumescent, or traditional, method of Las Vegas liposuction is best utilized for under the chin, in the thighs, hips, knees, calves and buttocks. Ultrasonic Las Vegas liposuction is often used in conjunction with traditional liposuction to obtain a finer result. Ask, at your consultation, which technique is best for you.
Indications for Las Vegas Liposuction :
- Localized fat deposits that will not respond to regular diet and exercise.
- Disproportionate areas of the body due to localized fat cells.
- Areas of the body that will not respond to traditional liposuction.
Intended Result of Las Vegas Liposuction :
- To remove localized fat deposits that will not respond to exercise or traditional weight loss techniques.
- To improve the contour of the body by removing unwanted bulges.
- To look and feel better in clothes and/or swim suits.
- To improve overall appearance and self image.
Las Vegas Liposuction Procedure Description:
- Tumescent Technique - through a tiny, strategically placed incision a narrow cannula is placed underneath the skin. The cannula is used to inject monitored amounts of fluid to help loosen the fat cells. The cannula is then manipulated back and forth in order to break up the fat cells and vacuum them out.
- Ultrasonically Assisted Technique - through a strategically placed incision a specialized probe is placed underneath the skin. This probe uses sonar waves to melt the fat and then extract it. UAL leaves less bruising than the tumescent technique however it requires larger incisions. This technique is not indicated for all areas of the body.
Length of Las Vegas Liposuction Procedure:
- Las Vegas Liposuction can take from one to five hours depending on the complexity of the procedure and the number of areas addressed.
- This surgery is done on an outpatient basis. You will be able to rest following your surgery in the comfort of your own home.
Las Vegas Liposuction Recovery & Aftercare:
- Patients may experience some degree of bruising, swelling and tenderness.
- You will be placed into a form fitting compression garment to help keep the swelling to a minimum and expedite the healing process. This garment should be worn for about six weeks following surgery.
- Bed rest the day of surgery is recommended.
- Limit activity for the next two days following surgery.
- Avoid strenuous activities for about four to six weeks.
- Return to work in about one week.
Insurance Guidelines:
- Las Vegas Liposuction is deemed a cosmetic procedure and is therefore not covered by insurance.
Additional Procedures:
- Patients who have skin laxity in their abdominal area may benefit from having an Abdominoplasty along with liposuction for optimal results.
- Fat transfers/injections are an option for patients that choose to have their fat harvested and re-injected into deep facial lines or acne scars.
* Please discuss these additional options with the doctor.
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**NOTE: The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for any given individual can only be determined through a consultation with the plastic surgeon.
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