Looking for liposuction in Los Angeles?
If you live in Los Angeles and are considering liposuction, you're not alone. Liposuction, also called liposculpture, is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States, let alone in Los Angeles.
Liposuction is the best way to permanently remove unwanted deposits of fat. Many of us have pockets of fat that don't seem to go away no matter how much we diet and exercise. These collections may involve the chin and neck, tummy, hips, love handles, and/or thighs. Liposuction permits removal of these areas through very small incisions made in inconspicuous locations so as not to leave noticeable scars.
Not all liposuction is the same. There are various types of lipo including traditional liposuction, tumescent liposuction, laser assisted lipolysis (Smartlipo or Cool lipo), and ultrasonic liposuction.
Traditional liposuction usually implies liposuction performed under some form of sedation. Tumescent liposuction means liposuction performed after the area to be treated is filled with a dilute solution of local anesthesia. Tumescent liposuction may be performed either with or without sedation. The safest method of liposuction is tumescent lipo done using local anesthesia only. Liposculpture often refers to pure tumescent liposuction.
Laser assisted lipolysis (Smartlipo or Cool lipo) is a technique where a laser is passed through the fat before it is suctioned. After the laser is passed through the fat, it is suctioned in the same way that it would be suctioned using tumescent liposuction. Whether or not this technique offers either an advantage or a risk has yet to be fully determined.
Ultrasonic liposuction uses sound wave technology to assist with the suctioning process. Burns and damage to the skin have occurred with this technology. As mentioned before, liposculpture without sedation is the safest form of liposuction.
Dr. Osman performs liposuction without sedation. He chooses this technique because it offers the smoothest results, the least amount of recovery, and the least amount of risk. This fits his philosophy of providing maximum results with minimum downtime.
In this technique, Dr. Osman outlines the area to be sculpted with a marker. A few entrance points are numbed, and this is usually the only portion of the sculpting procedure with any notable discomfort. However, it is easier than getting your blood drawn for most people. Once the entrance ports are numbed, the remainder of the area to be suctioned is anesthetized. After this point, you don't feel anything. Then the liposculpture begins. Suctioning usually takes 1 - 2 hours depending on how much fat there is to remove. Dr. Osman precisely removes fat using very small instruments called microcannulas to achieve a smooth, natural contour. After sculpting the area, a compression garment is applied that is worn for a few days (not weeks!). Recovery is fast, and this is the main benefit of liposuction using local anesthesia only. If you're like most residents of Los Angeles, you lead a full and busy life. Liposuction shouldn't slow you down. As a liposuction surgeon in Los Angeles, Dr. Osman understands this.
Most patients are able to return to desk-type work after 1 - 3 days and to exercising in a few days. Recovery from local anesthesia liposuction is faster than recovery from liposuction using other techniques. After traditional liposuction, patients often have to wear a compression garment for several weeks. Most patients only have to wear one for a few days after liposculpture. It is even shorter after liposculpture of the neck and chin.
Explore this site to learn more about lipo of various body areas such as neck liposuction and liposuction of the tummy. Throughout this site, the terms liposculpture and liposcution are used interchangeably, but please realize that Dr. Osman only performs liposuction without sedation permitting maximum fat removal and minimal downtime. In these web pages, you can get answers to frequent questions about liposuction, and see liposuction before after pictures. We hope this site provides you with helpful information and serves to introduce you to our Los Angeles liposuction center.
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