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Fat
in Hips, Waist, Thighs & Buttocks
DR.
CHARLES BAILEY, JR., MD, FACS, FICS
Board
Certified Surgeon
Fat in the
hips, waist, and thighs can be one of the
most difficult problems to solve, since
these areas often to not respond well to
diet and exercise. Fat in the females hip
and thigh areas has a high level of fat-storing
enzymes, enabling her to store fat during
pregnancy.
Fortunately, liposuction
procedures are available to remove unwanted
fat from specific areas of the body. A small
incision is made in the skin just large
enough to accommodate a small hollow tube
called a cannula.
The cannula suctions
the fat from selected areas of the body
to create the desired contour. While some
patients undergo major liposuction to remove
10-25 lbs. of excess fat, most patients
prefer to remove small amounts of fat from
specific areas. The buttocks can also be
reshaped using liposuction techniques.
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Although
conservative reduction can take place, removal
of too much fat results in more sagging,
making the buttocks look worse than before
surgery. In order to prevent this sagging,
a contouring procedure has been developed
which involves stabilizing and reducing
the size of the buttocks.
Therefore, it is very
important to select a skilled and experienced
plastic surgeon for the procedure. Liposuction
is usually performed under general anesthesia
and takes from one to 3 or more hours depending
on the area and amount of fat being removed.
Recovery also depends
upon the extent of your surgery. Sutures
are removed in one week and patients can
return to work in 5 to 7 days. Normal athletic
activities can be resumed in about three
weeks.
After your procedure,
Dr. Bailey may offer a visit
to your home by a plastic surgery nurse,
trained to assist in your recovery.
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