What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is the process of removing fat cells from the body via a small stainless steel tube called a cannula and a powerful vacuum. Dr. Youssef uses tumescent anaesthesia, a very diluted form of anaesthesia administered in large doses to the fat tissue, making the skin firm or swollen. This process constricts the blood vessels and causes numbness of the area making your procedure painless. The results of this procedure is a more sculpted, contoured shape to your figure.  

Will Liposuction work for me?
Although Liposuction is the one of the most common procedures performed, it should not take the place of a healthy diet and active lifestyle. Should you want to undergo liposuction, remember to use it in tandem with exercise and good eating habits. To be clear, liposuction is not meant for weight control. Your results will be measured in inches, and our success will be measured by the shape that results. Liposuction is not intended to remove cellulite, but as fat is removed from the body, some, if not most of cellulite will go away. In most cases, all you will need is one liposuction procedure, but the guidelines for the amount of fat allowed to be removed at a time is 5 liters. Therefore, some patients do require a follow-up procedure to focus on a particular area. Should there be any irregularities or unsatisfactory results, Dr. Youssef will fix those problem areas with a touch up.

Target areas for liposuction.

Does Liposuction work for men?
Male liposuction is very common, particularly for those who want to get rid of the excess fat on their waist/hips, back, chest and belly. Through different techniques that Dr. Youssef specializes in, men can have the pecks, six-pack and waist-line they always wanted. Finally, the perfect body that you could not quite achieve with diets is only a procedure away.

Am I an ideal candidate for Liposuction?
If you would like liposuction, you should first set up a consultation with Dr. Youssef so that he may determine if liposuction is the best solution for you. You should know that ideal patients for liposuction should be in good health and have firm, elastic skin. If you want to get rid of bulges or fat deposits in your stomach, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, chin, neck, arms, hips or jowls, then liposuction may be the procedure you are looking for.

What are the risks for Liposuction?
Although uncommon, some complications of liposuction include numbness, blood or fluid to collect, a decrease in feeling, and infection at the site of the incision.  After the first week, you will notice that the area treated has become numb and bruised. Don’t worry! You will see the numbness and bruising go away after a few weeks.

Results of the tumescent anaesthesia depend on your body structure, so set up a complimentary consultation to come see Dr. Youssef at the YOUnique Cosmetic Surgery office in order to find out more information specific to you.

What is the recovery process for Liposuction?
Once your liposuction procedure has been completed, you will need to wear a garment for support for up to six weeks. You are encouraged to walk daily and do non-physical tasks, but allow two to four weeks for any serious exercise or physical exertion.

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