Liposuction
Chicago Liposuction (Lipoplasty) Surgeon
Dr. Michael Epstein
Dr. Michael Epstein has treated many Chicago liposuction patients with excellent results. In the paragraphs below, he explains the liposuction procedure, how it is performed and the expected recovery. Also, visit the patient testimonials page to learn more about the results for Chicago area liposuction patients.
Liposuction is designed to remove localized or regional deposits of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. It is not a weight loss procedure or used to treat obesity. This procedure is used for body contouring.
There are several different techniques that Dr. Epstein offers:
- Tumescent Liposuction: infusion of saline solution with adrenaline and anesthetic added prior to removal of fat
- Power Assisted Liposuction: surgical suctioning of excess fat deposits with the use of a piston driven cannula
- Liposelection by Vaser: a new way to precisely and efficiently remove fat. This process uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology to reshape your body
Liposuction can be performed on any area of the body that has localized fat deposits including:
- cheeks, chin, neck
- stomach, waist
- upper arms
- hips, buttocks
- chest area
- thighs
- back
- inner knees, calves and ankles
Liposuction can be performed with other body contouring procedures such as a tummy tuck, breast augmentation and/or breast lift to reshape body contours and create a balanced and proportionate figure.
How is Liposuction performed?
Liposuction is an outpatient surgical procedure performed at our facility, Northbrook Plastic Surgery. An incision is made near the site to be suctioned for insertion of a device called a cannula, which is a small rod. A tube is then connected to the cannula, which is then connected to a vacuum machine. The cannula tip loosens excess fat under the skin when Dr. Epstein moves the cannula around. The fat is then suctioned using a powered device.Tumescent liposuction follows the same above technique, however saline solution, anesthesia and adrenaline are infused into the area being treated. This causes swelling and enables Dr. Epstein to go more superficially under the skin providing even better results.
Liposelection by Vaser uses the same basic technique as tumescent liposuction, but incorporates high frequency sound waves to liquefy fat cells and facilitate low-level aspiration. With Liposelection, Dr. Epstein is able to achieve smoother results with less bruising, swelling and downtime.
These procedures take approximately 2-5 hours, depending on the amount of areas to be suctioned and the complexity of the case.
What to expect during the recovery period:
- A compression garment must be worn for 2-4 weeks post-surgery to help skin conform to its new contours
- Swelling, numbness, soreness, bruising and discomfort are normal, all which can be controlled by medication and will subside
- Resume light activity within 2-5 days post-surgery
- Full activities may be resumed 4-6 weeks post-surgery
- Monitor your diet for best results
- It may take several months for swelling to fully dissipate and reveal your new contour
Dr. Epstein is a gifted Chicago cosmetic plastic surgery specialist who offers a variety of plastic surgery and non-invasive rejuvenation procedures. In addition to liposuction, he offers other body contouring procedures for patients seeking arm lift (brachioplasty), thigh lift or tummy tuck surgery in Chicago.
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