What is Liposuction?
Liposuction surgery is performed to actually remove unwanted localized deposits of fat cells from the body. A thin cannula is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the skin. With a high pressure vacuum, fat cells are extracted through this tube.

What is Liposculpture?
Liposculpture is an evolution from the classic liposuction in which thinner cannulas are used more superficially to allow the necessary skin retraction that will re-contour your body.

What areas can be treated with Liposuction and or Liposculpture?
The most frequent areas are the abdomen, waist, and back, in both men and women. Women also request the removal of fat from their lower extremities (outer and inner thighs, knees, etc). Neck contouring will also improve both men and women’s aesthetic appearance. The fat can be recycled to be used as a facial “filler (cheeks, lips, melolabial lines) or to enhance the gluteal area in women.

Is the fat removal permanent?
Yes! After puberty we do not create new fat cells. When you gain weight, you expand the fat cells that you have. Tumescent liposuction permanently removes fat cells to improve your body’s contour. Should you gain weight after liposuction, it goes to the fat cells that remain in your body. The localized fatty deposits that existed prior to liposuction can no longer balloon up out of proportion to the surrounding areas.

Will I need a second procedure?
Most likely one procedure will be sufficient. However, some patients require a fine tuning procedure at a future date.

Will Liposuction get rid of cellulite?
Liposuction is not a treatment for cellulite, although many patients do notice an improvement in the appearance of cellulite after the fat cells are removed.

How will my skin look after surgery?
The use of smaller cannulas allows the fibrous connections between your skin and body to remain. These connections will contract over time inducing skin retraction that can even result in the disappearance of skin folds avoiding the necessity for surgical skin excisions.

PROCEDURE

What is the tumescent technique?
With the Tumescent Technique, saline solution that contains local anesthesia and adrenaline are infused into the fatty area being treated to cause swelling.
In addition and according to the patient needs, Dr. Spera treats the areas, with a new soft laser that helps the adipose cells to release the fat or with the “CONTOUR GENESIS” ultrasonic system that melts the fat.

Recovery
Depending on the extent of the procedure you may stay overnight in our recovery suite or you may go home and rest. You may gradually increase your activity as tolerated. After 2 to 5 days you may resume normal activities. You need to wear a snug elastic dressing, girdle, or body stocking over the treated area to aid healing.