About Pittsburgh Liposuction
At Dr James Fernau, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa in Pittsburgh, PA , liposuction – also known as lipoplasty – is a suction-assisted fat removal surgical procedure that removes unwanted or excessive fat from a number of different areas of the body. Liposuction is commonly used to remove fat from the neck, backs of the arms, abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and other regions. With excess fat deposits removed through liposuction techniques, a slimmer figure is created and body contours and proportions may also dramatically improve.
Liposuction can include areas of the abdomen, hip rolls, back, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chest area, face and neck. At Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery, liposuction is performed through a number of small incisions, based on the areas that are to be treated. The appropriate incisions for your liposuction will be determined in your consultation with Dr. Fernau.
Dr. Fernau uses tumescent, MicroAire, ultrasound-assisted and power-assisted liposuction to give the patient the best results and minimize bleeding and bruising.
Who May Benefit from Liposuction
Both men and women are candidates for liposuction. The ideal candidate is typically as follows:
- Twenty to thirty pounds of their ideal body weight.
- Individuals with localized (specific) areas of problem fat.
- Has good skin elasticity and is without pre-existing stretch marks.
Recovery Periods for Liposuction
Recovery times for liposuction vary from patient to patient. All patients receive pre-operative packets and post-operative care instructions for their surgical procedure. To improve your recovery period and minimize any post-operative complications, it is important to fully disclose your medical history with Dr. Fernau during your initial consultation. It is also important for you to discuss any use of medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, and recreational substances. Dr. Fernau may wish to also discuss your physical health and any personal expectations or concerns you may have prior to your procedure.
Post-operatively, the patient is placed in a custom-fitted garment that lessens swelling and provides the patient with the support and stability needed for comfort. After liposuction treatments, patients can expect an initial post-surgical recovery period of a few days. You may also require a reduced-activity period. During recovery, you will likely experience soreness and swelling. It is normal for these conditions to last for a few weeks. By following Dr. Fernau’s post-operative care instructions, you can mitigate post-operative complications and speed up your healing process.
Special instructions related to your individual procedure, regarding rest, special garments, returning to your place of business (or normal daily activity), sports or other physical activities, and exposure to sunlight and outdoor elements will be provided to you by Dr. Fernau.
For your convenience, Dr. Fernau is available at any time and can even be reached after hours. Each patient is given his personal cell phone number for any questions.
Benefits and Additions
Many patients of Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery and Dr. James Fernau who have received Liposuction have also benefited from Breast Augmentation and Thigh Lift procedures. To learn more about these additional procedures, visit our Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery Breast Augmentation and Thigh Lift pages and see some of the amazing results achieved by Dr. Fernau’s patients.
When you consider cosmetic surgery in Pittsburgh, think of Dr. James Fernau and the Pittsburgh Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa.
Learn More About Liposuction
For more information about Liposuction and other cosmetic surgery procedures, we invite you to call us at (412) 446-0391 – Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – to schedule an appointment. You may also use the Contact Form page to send us a message.
