These will be fully explained to you during your own consultation with Dr. Fitzpatrick . At that time, you will have an opportunity for a careful and complete discussion of what is possible for you, and what is involved. Liposuction works best for those men and women who are not overweight, but have specific areas of unwanted fat which they feel do not match the rest of their bodies. Often people will express frustration at being unable to remove these areas by exercise or by losing weight. People request liposuction on their hips.
Liposuction is done using local anesthetic plus sedation or general anesthetic.
Through tiny incisions in the skin, unwanted fat is suctioned out. A tumescent technique is used, and after considering your goals, a decision of how much of the fat to remove is made. Fat is important in the body, since it keeps in the heat and adds to overall body contour and therefore should never be completely removed. After liposuction, you will have some discomfort, which can be controlled by medication. Most people describe it as similar to the ache after an overly ambitious workout.