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Liposuction in Houston, TX

Liposuction is a common plastic procedure sought by men and women to target troublesome fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exericise. The most common areas for liposuction are the thighs, arms and abdomen. Many men undergo liposuction to battle the dreaded "love handles." Due to new technology and techniques, liposuction is typically performed on an outpatient basis and patients can typically return to work the next day if pain and swelling are not an option.

When looking for a surgeon performing liposuction in Houston, it is important to locate a surgeon who is board certified. This level of certification is reserved for plastic surgeons who have completed an extensive education and surgical training program. They must also attend continuing education courses to learn about the latest plastic surgery technologies and techniques being offered today.

During a consultation with a top Houston liposuction specialist, it is best to learn which approaches he or she offers. With so many different forms of liposuction available (dry, wet, tumescent, etc.) it is important to ask the liposuction surgeon to better understand the difference between each of these procedures and which one will yield the best results. The plastic surgeon can also provide an idea of the results you might expect, by showing you examples of liposuction before and after pictures.

The actual procedure typically involves undergoing general anesthetic though at times the Houston liposuction surgeon will utilize epidural anesthesia. The surgeon will make small incisions in the treatment areas and then insert a cannula into these areas to facilitate the fat removal. The procedure can take anywhere from half an hour to several hours depending on the number of areas being treated and the extent of the procedure.

Liposuction, or medically known as lipoplasty, is sometimes performed in conjunction with other body cosmetic surgery procedures, such as abdominoplasty surgery.