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Liposuction

The removal of stubborn fat deposits from the hips, thighs, knees, arms, abdomen, neck, chin, and other problem areas can be accomplished with a popular cosmetic surgery procedure known as liposuction. Although not a substitute for a healthy diet and regular exercise, liposuction surgery can help give patients the lean, sculpted looks they desire by removing pockets of fat that cannot be eliminated through non-surgical methods or diet and exercise. At our Savannah, Georgia practice, body contouring with liposuction is offered as a safe, effective option for enhancing the body’s shape and tone. Liposuction is the most common plastic surgery procedure done and has been performed at Finger & Associates since 1982.

Tumescent Liposuction Surgery
Although there are many methods of performing liposuction, a technique known as tumescent liposuction is considered by many to be the gold standard. This method involves the injection of a special liquid into the area to be treated prior to the application of suction, causing the area to become firm, or tumescent. This technique ensures that our patients receive the best possible results with the least amount of down time, because it allows the removal of larger amounts of fat while causing less damage to surrounding tissues. Because the injection liquid contains an anesthetic, there is also less discomfort for the patient during and after the procedure.

Tumescent liposuction can be used on any area of the body. It is particularly useful for large areas of fat, or areas like the face, neck, arms, calves, ankles, abdomen, sides, and back, which demand enhanced precision. At Finger and Associates Plastic Surgery Center in Savannah, Georgia, we are pleased to offer this advanced body contouring technique to our liposuction patients.

Breast Liposuction
Liposuction is often a less invasive alternative to breast reduction surgery. When the breasts are only mildly larger than desired and loose or extra skin is not a concern, liposuction can be used to remove excess fat from the area, thereby reducing the size of the breasts, while leaving only tiny incision scars. This is particularly useful for the treatment of gynecomastia, or overdeveloped breasts on men.

Thigh Lift and Liposuction
One of the areas of the body for most frequently treated with liposuction is the thigh and buttock area. Because this part of the body is notorious for retaining stubborn pockets of fat, it is an ideal target for liposuction surgery. Often, liposuction alone can dramatically improve the shape and tone of the thighs, but if excess skin is a problem, a thigh lift procedure may be necessary to reach the desired result.

Like any other type of lift, a thigh lift is designed to improve the appearance of the thigh and buttock area by removing excess skin and fat and tightening the remaining skin. Thigh lift surgery can be performed on the inner thigh alone or the whole thigh and buttock area, depending on the scope of the problem. Either way, liposuction plays a key role in the contouring of this common problem area.

 

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