Orlando Liposuction by Winter Park Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Baker
See representative BEFORE & AFTER procedure photos here
You may be a candidate for liposuction if you have localized, abnormal fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise. Liposuction may also be desirable if you wish to change the contours of your body. Commonly involved areas are the anterior part of the neck (under the chin), upper arms, trunk, abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, and inner knees. This is not a treatment for obesity or generalized excess body fat. Good diet and exercise habits are recommended post-operatively to maintain a good result.
Improved techniques now allow larger amounts of fat removal. Newer techniques, such as the use of ultrasonic energy, are utilized in larger-volume fat reductions.
Dr. Baker is an expert on ultrasonic liposuction
Dr. Baker was one of the first 12 surgeons in the U.S. invited to France to learn how to do liposuction by the surgeon who invented the procedure.
Intended Results of Liposuction Surgery
Liposuction is intended to produce a permanent improvement in the contour and proportion of the treated areas. Normal diet and exercise are always recommended for the best results. A more flattering figure or physique, in or out of clothing, is another goal of liposculpture.
Liposuction Surgery Procedure Information
Liposuction is usually done on an outpatient basis. Large fat volume reduction may require an overnight stay in a surgical facility. General anesthesia is usually used for safety and comfort. Small suction tubes (cannulas) are inserted through very short incisions placed in inconspicuous locations near the fat deposits, and excess fat is removed.
The patient goes home with a compression garment covering the treated areas. Compression is advised for about 24 hours a day during the first week, and daytime only for an additional week. Compression reduces swelling after liposuction. Massage therapy and Low Level Light Laser are recommended post-operatively to shorten the recuperation period. Once pain and soreness decrease, more comfortable Lycra or Spandex exercise garments can be worn in place of the compression garment, if desired. Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Bruising and swelling usually subside in 2 to 4 weeks. The final result takes shape over 2 to 3 months.
Additional procedures that may enhance the result of liposuction are Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) or Breast Enlargement Surgery
The specific risks and the suitability of liposuction for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.
As you consider a cosmetic procedure, you may be wondering about your payment options. Cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance. But there are a number of ways to pay, including financing options through Capital One. Click on the link below to learn more about their programs. You may also call our office at 407-644-5242. We’d be happy to help you.
