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Vaishali B. Doolabh, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Contemporary
Plastic Surgery |
4221
Southpoint Parkway
Jacksonville, Fl 32216 |
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Liposuction
(Tumescent Techniques) |
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| Liposuction, technically known as
suction-assisted lipectomy, is a technique to remove
unwanted fat deposits from specific areas of the body,
including the chin, neck, and cheeks; the upper arms and
above the breasts; the abdomen, buttocks, hips, and
thighs; and the knees, calves, and ankles. These
procedures are meant for body contouring. The result is
a sculpting of bulging areas into more attractive
contours. These procedures permanently remove fat cells
to improve your body's contour. Should you gain weight
after the procedure, it goes to the fat cells that
remain in your body. Thereby, you gain weight more
evenly. The localized fatty deposits that existed prior
to the procedure can no longer balloon up out of
proportion to the surrounding areas. Liposuction is a
body contouring procedure, not a weight loss procedure. |
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The Best Candidates For Liposuction |
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| Those who are of relatively normal
weight but have pockets of excess fat in particular
areas are the best candidate for liposuction. You should
be physically healthy, psychologically stable, and
realistic in your expectations. Most important, having
firm, elastic skin will result in a better final
contour. |
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The Procedure For Liposuction |
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| Suction assisted lipectomy usually
takes an hour to four hours, but the time required may
vary depending on the area and amount being suctioned.
To begin the procedure, Dr. Doolabh makes a small
incision, just large enough to allow the insertion of a
hollow tube called a cannula. The opposite end of the
cannula is attached to a machine that creates a strong
vacuum. Dr. Doolabh manipulates the cannula deep within
the fat layers under the skin, breaking up the fat and
suctioning it out. Sometimes additional incisions are
needed to remove all areas of fat. |
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Testimonial |
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“Her [Dr. Doolabh] work was
just beautiful, amazing…My doctor is impressed with her work. She
is personable and knowledgeable, clearly very concerned and
conscientious. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anybody.
She’s assembled a great staff…a testament to the kind of person she
is. When I’m ready to do more, Dr. Doolabh will be the one.”
P.A. |
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After Your
Liposuction Surgery |
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A snug elastic dressing,
girdle, or body stocking must be worn over the treated
area to control swelling and bleeding, and to help your
skin shrink to fit your new contour. You will need to
wear this garment for six weeks.
You'll even be heavier for a while, because the extra
fluids you've been given. The suctioned areas will be
swollen and bruised, and you may feel a burning
sensation. The pain can be controlled with medications
prescribed by your surgeon, though you may still feel
stiff and sore for a few days. You may temporarily lose
all feeling in the suctioned area; don't worry-it will
return. |
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Getting Back to Normal
After Liposuction |
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Dr. Doolabh will
probably tell you to start walking around as soon as
possible (to help prevent blood clots from forming in
your legs), but to avoid more strenuous activity for two
to four weeks. Any stitches will be removed in five to
ten days, and you should be back at work in 2 - 3 days,
or as much as two weeks after your surgery. While most
swelling and discoloration will be gone a month or two
after surgery, some swelling can remain for six months
or more. |
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If you have any questions, or wish to schedule a consultation with Dr. Doolabh, please call Contemporary Plastic Surgery today at
904.854.4800. |
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