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Simply removing isolated areas of fat from the stomach, hips, or
waist will not achieve narrower waist. In fact, because the body
might distribute weight, or the patient may gain weight after the
procedure, this would create an appearance that the body is out
of balance.
The most artistic lipo sculpture of the body shapes the body, rather
than merely removing the fat. Dr. Rapaport considers the entire
three dimensional unit, so that the body will be in proper proportion,
and clothing will fit better.
The abdomen, flanks, and under the the bra area all make up the
borders of the waist. These areas should be treated during any single
procedure if one is attempting to achieve "Narrower Waist"
Liposuction. If other areas need to be treated, a separate procedure
should be planned. The two procedures should be designed to complement
each other. Top
Laser Liposuction is the latest method for removing fat utilizing laser technology. The technique involves the use of a laser to quickly dissolve the fat and tighten the surrounding skin almost anywhere in the body. The procedure is done in an office setting and does not require the use of a general anesthetic. With
Laser Liposuction Dr. Rapaport believes he can achieve much smoother results and remove difficult
fatty deposits Top
Dr. Rapaport treats neck area, chest area, abdomen and love handles in his male patients. In case of female patients he treats double chins, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees,
and stomach area. Top
You may experience minimal bruising, but the procedure itself is basically pain free. A pressure dressing or a compression is garment depending on the location of the treated area. The compression dressing or garment helps to decrease the swelling. The bruising disappears in 2-3 days and most people are able to resume their normal activities within 24 hours. Dr. Rapaport encourages people
to walk. Most people return to work in about a week. The mild ache can be relieved with over the counter pain medications.Top
Typically, one procudure is enough for optimum results. Dr. Rapaport's revision
rate is less than 8%. Top
The Tumescent Technique for liposuction by local anesthesia is a
significant improvement in liposuction surgery. It is so effective
that liposuction patients may no longer need intravenous sedatives,
narcotic analgesics, or general anesthesia. Postoperative discomfort
is minimized since the local anesthesia remains in the surgically
treated areas for approximately 18 hours after surgery.
The Tumescent Technique uses large volumes of a dilute solution
of lidocaine, a local anesthetic, in combination with the drug epinephrine,
which temporarily shrinks capillaries.
The Tumescent Technique dramatically reduces both the bleeding during
surgery and the postoperative bruising and swelling compared to
liposuction by general anesthesia. Minimal bleeding reduces postoperative
recovery time. Most patients can return to work within a week after
surgery. (Every patient is different and Dr. Rapaport can give you
an estimate). An elastic support garment is worn for 2-4 weeks.
About 90% of patients can actually see at least some improvement
in their silhouette by one week after surgery. However, because
of the slow resolution of post-surgical swelling, the ultimate results
following liposuction usually require 12 to 16 weeks to be achieved.
The change of silhouette produced by liposuction is equivalent
to being able to focus the effects of dieting to specific areas
of the body. The degree of skin change after liposuction is the
same as one would expect after having lost an equal amount of localized
fat by dieting. Since the fat is removed by suctioning small "tunnels"
through the fat, the skin remains intimately connected to the underlying
muscles by multiple attachments. It is this process which assures
that the skin will not hang in loose folds after liposuction. Because
Dr. Rapaport is careful to leave a thin blanket of fat attached
to the skin, the Tumescent Technique permits more accurate removal
of fat, with greater assurance that the liposuction cannula will
not inadvertently be allowed to approach too near the under surface
of the skin which would cause irregularities. Thus, the Tumescent
Technique helps to minimize the risk of post-surgical irregularities
or rippling of the skin.
Although the results of liposuction are often quite spectacular,
it is not realistic to expect perfection. Liposuction of the thighs,
while improving the silhouette, does not necessarily eliminate the
subtle "puckering" of the skin, which is often called
"cellulite". Cellulite results from the pull of fibrous
tissue that connects skin to underlying muscle. Liposuction with
the Tumescent Technique may reduce the degree of cellulite but it
is unlikely to eliminate it. As with any surgical procedure, liposuction
is associated with certain expected side effects such as bruising,
swelling, and temporary numbness. Although irregularities of the
skin are possible following liposuction, this side effect is minimized
by the Tumescent Technique. As judged by current worldwide experience,
liposuction is amazingly safe. Serious complications, such as blood
clots, infections, and allergic reactions are extremely rare. Most
of the dangers associated with surgery are related to the type of
anesthesia that is used. Surgery of the skin and subcutaneous fat
is safest using local anesthesia with the patient awake. Top
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