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What can I expect at my initial consultation?
A nurse will escort you to one of our examination rooms where she will ask you a series of questions regarding your health. Your physician will then visit with you about your concerns. It is a good idea to write down what concerns and questions you have for you may have and bring them with you. During your consultation, your physician will provide a thorough examination and will recommend the best approach to take in helping you achieve your goals. Depending on the type of services you will need, you may visit with the physician's administrative assistant to go over the fees if surgery is recommended. Services and skin care products that do not require surgery may be obtain at this initial visit. You may schedule your surgery at this appointment.
If I decide to have surgery, where will I go for my surgery?
The surgical center here at Paces Plastic Surgery is always our first choice to perform your surgical needs. The surgical center has received the highest rating for patient safety, satisfaction, by the AAAASF board and is both convenient for the patient and the physician. Depending on the overall health of the patient, it may be necessary to have your surgery at one of the many fine hospitals in the area. Each doctor has a preference of hospitals they use as an alternative to our surgery center; please ask at your initial visit.
Will I need to stay overnight after surgery?
All of the surgery performed at Paces Plastic Surgery Center is considered outpatient services. This means that you will be discharged the same day of surgery. However, for your convenience, Paces Plastic Surgery does offer overnight accommodations in one of our luxurious private suites. Your post operative care will be monitored by our staff from the time you arrive until your departure. This service is offered to allow your family members or at home care giver to get some rest before you come home. Your at home care giver will be given your post operative instructions to assist you when you leave.
What is included in my surgical fees?
For cosmetic cases not covered by insurance, Paces Plastic Surgery Center fees are packaged to include the operating room fee, Anesthesiologists fee, Pre-operative and Recovery room fees and any follow-up to surgery to the same site. The physician will also have fees for each procedure performed. His fees include all post operative visits and any surgical revisions to the same site.
Will I see my doctor the morning of surgery?
Yes. Your physician will see you the morning of surgery. He will consult with you and make skin markings to the surgical site. Every step of the process, your physician will be available.
Will you take my photograph before surgery?
Yes. Photos will be taken both pre and post operatively. Photo imaging is provided during the consultation with your physician to help you communicate the desired changes. This is followed by computer simulation which demonstrates the possible results that may be achieved with surgery.
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What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a very common, popular procedure. It is designed for the permanent removal of fatty tissue, commonly referred to as "cellulite." It is an elective procedure that allows the plastic surgeon to remove undesirable, subcutaneous fat in isolated areas that do not respond to diet and exercise. These areas include the hips, thighs, abdomen, knees, ankles, face, neck, and arms.
Liposuction is most successful in people with good skin tone who have fatty deposits. It is not a treatment for obesity. If weight gain occurs following liposuction, the fat will be deposited in areas that have not been treated. The procedure can be repeated, if necessary. To maintain the safety of the procedure, there is a limit on how much can be done at one time.
A variety of factors can affect the results: Physical condition, genetic makeup, diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol intake, and skin elasticity.
Body contours made irregular by fat can be improved by this procedure; it cannot correct contours that are irregular for other reasons, such as muscle weakness or hernia. However, combined with other procedures, liposuction can correct these other deformities with good results.
The Procedure
Liposuction is done under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. The surgeon makes small (less than 1/2 inch), discreet incisions in the areas to be treated. A cannula is inserted in a small incision and attached to a suction machine. The procedure may take an hour or more, depending on how many areas are involved. Recovery
Recovery from liposuction is relatively easy. Expect a fair amount of swelling and bruising in the following two weeks. You will wear special garments provided to apply pressure, minimize swelling and provide support while healing. These garments also assist in retraction of the skin. Stitches will be removed in a week to 10 days.
Results are recognizable almost immediately and will continue to improve as swelling subsides. The day after surgery you should be up and walking around. Increase your activity daily until full activity is resumed at 2-4 weeks. You will be ready to return to office work in 3-5 days and more active employment at 10-14 days. Avoid the sun until all bruising has subsided. A sunscreen should be used routinely; it is easy to get sunburned during recovery because of decreased sensation.
The results of liposuction are permanent. If you were to gain a large amount of weight you might note rippling in the treated areas, depending on your skin elasticity.
Possible Complications
As with any surgical procedure, complications can occur. Cosmetic complications include contour irregularities, skin discoloration, asymmetry, scar tissue, tape burns, collection of blood or fluid under the skin. Uncommon complications include loss of sensation, skin breakdown, fat embolism, serious infection or shock. Bleeding does occur during liposuction. There is a limit to the amount of fat that can be safely removed in a given procedure.
Following liposuction, the scar will go through a maturation processóduring the first 8-12 weeks they may be red and possibly raised. The scars will mature over 6-2 months and become pale, flat and soft. You may experience numbness, burning, tingling around the incision site. These symptoms are almost always temporary.
Please let us know if you are prone to keloid scars.
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Anesthesia
All anesthesia is overseen by two full-time board certified anesthesiologists. In addition to providing anesthesia, these physicians also perform an extensive pre-operative evaluation to ensure patient wellbeing. These highly trained doctors are involved in patient care before, during and after surgery in accordance with our commitment to patient safety.
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