Saline implants are placed behind the chest wall muscle, usually through a small incision in the crease below the breast. This crease is referred to as the inframmamary crease where the breast meets the chest wall. Patients are typically uncomfortable for 2 to 3 days and can usually return to work in 4 to 7 days. More strenuous activities are usually resumed in 3-4 weeks. Liposuction has enjoyed such great popularity because the incisions used are minute and, when properly placed, they are barely conspicuous.
Areas typically treated are the abdomen, hips, thighs, knees, chin and upper arms.
Dr. Cozzone utilizes the tumescent technique where large volumes of fluid are injected into the treated area, thus minimizing bleeding and reducing post-operative bruising. Dr. Cozzone also performs ultrasonic liposuction when appropriate to remove fat from difficult and hard to treat areas such as flanks in men and backs. Patient had approximately 3 to 3 inch reduction in waist size. Patient had approximately 2 to 3 pounds of fat suctioned from the abdomen. Patient had approximately 2 pounds of fat suctioned from the flank area.