Dr David Campbell
MB BS FRACS
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
149 Wickham Terrace Brisbane
(07) 3839 7800
Liposuction
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Dr David Campbell MB BS FRACS Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 149 Wickham Terrace Brisbane (07) 3839 7800 Liposuction |
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Liposuction is a very popular procedure for improving the body shape. It is an excellent way to reduce those areas which just don't seem to budge with weight loss. It is however not appropriate to consider liposuction as a substitute for weight loss. Modern liposuction typically involves a "Tumescent" technique or wet technique. Large volumes of fluid are injected into the area before suction to help improve the yield of fat, and reduce the pain and bleeding from the surgery. The suction probes used today are much finer than with old fashioned techniques, to allow us to treat more shallow areas of fat with improved evenness of the result. This more refined liposuction is often referred to as "Superficial Liposculpture". What is involved? Liposuction procedures vary greatly from a minor procedure on one small area, to a prolonged operation involving multiple sites. In small cases it is done under local anaesthetic as a day surgery procedure, but in larger cases an overnight stay may be recommended. Usually a pressure garment will need to be worn for several weeks afterwards to help the skin to adapt to the new shape, and to minimise swelling and bruising. Is Ultrasonic suction better? Ultrasound assisted suction has also been used to try to improve the yield of fat, and reduce the effort required by the surgeon. There are a few specific circumstances, such as in very fibrous tissues, where ultrasonic liposuction may give a greater yield, but there are undoubtedly additional risks involved in ultrasonic liposuction. Opinion remains mixed on whether the benefits justify these risks, but in most cases, ultrasonic liposuction probably does not offer any significant advantage to the patient to justify the risks. More information on Liposuction The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons - Liposuction web page |
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Main Office: Suite 82, Level 8, Morris Towers, 149 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane Qld 4000 Phone: (07) 3839 7800 Also Consulting at: Greenslopes Plastic Surgery, Main Lobby, Greenslopes Private Hospital Ph: (07) 3847 9777 (Private Patients) Greenslopes Private Hospital, Newdegate St, Greenslopes Qld 4120 Ph: (07) 3394 7670 (Veterans Affairs) Bywater Medical Centre, Canossa, 169 17- Mile Rocks Road, Oxley, Qld. 4120 Ph: (07) 3839 7800 Copyright© 2001 David
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