Liposuction in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Am I a good candidate for liposuction?

Areas of fat deposits that are out of proportion with the rest of your body and do not go away with diet and exercise - so called "diet resistant fat" can be treated with liposuction. Liposuction surgery may be considered to treat areas of excess fat in the stomach, buttocks, hips, love handles, saddlebags, thighs, calves, ankles, breasts, back, arms and neck. Liposuction is equally effective in both men and women. View before and after photos of liposuction.

What results can I expect from Liposuction?

Liposuction surgery usually improves contours. In some instances it may be used in a circumferential fashion, thinning an area. Since the healing process is gradual, you should expect to wait at least several months to get an accurate picture of the results of your surgery. The small incisions used for access of the instrument known as a cannula, will fade over a number of months usually becoming barely visible. The results of liposuction surgery are usually long-lasting, but they may be affected by weight gain, aging, pregnancy and lifestyle factors. Consider having liposuction in Tulsa, OK.

What should I expect on the day of the procedure?

Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. Frequently, local anesthesia and intravenous sedation are used for patients undergoing liposuction surgery, although general anesthesia may be desirable in some instances. For your safety during the operation, various monitors are used to check your heart, blood pressure, pulse and the amount of oxygen circulating in your blood.

When surgery is completed, you will be taken into a recovery area where you will continue to be closely monitored. You will most likely be wearing a compression garment, usually used to help "shrink" the skin. Concerning postoperative pain, many patients state that the area feels sore, as if they underwent a vigorous work out. You probably will be permitted to go home after a short period of observation, although some patients may stay overnight in the hospital or surgical facility.

What will my recovery be like?

The first few days after surgery, you should rest quietly. If you can elevate the body part, it is usually suggested that you do so. Remember, you must not take aspirin or certain anti-inflammatory medications. You most likely will wear a garment. If it is too tight you should promptly notify your surgeon. During the first 48 hours following surgery, patients experience varying degrees of swelling and bruising. The swelling persists longer. Bruising typically disappears within seven to ten days. Stitches are usually removed within a week of surgery.

Straining, bending over and lifting should be avoided during the early postoperative period. In many instances, you will be able to resume most of your normal activities within ten days or less.

For more information about having liposuction in Tulsa Oklahoma - contact Dr. Robert Mitchell.