If you have localized fat deposits you may benefit from liposuction surgery. When you decide to have liposuction you want to know that your surgeon is experienced. Dr. Hudson is ABQ's most experienced plastic surgeon and has performed thousands of operations and has extensive experience performing liposuction. For over twenty years he has been recognized by patients (Voted Albuquerque's Best Plastic Surgeon) and by other doctors (Voted a Top Doc). If you live in Albuquerque, Santa Fe or anywhere in NM and want to discuss liposuction contact Dr. Hudson in Albuquerque at 505-242-0070 for an appointment or simply complete our contact form. When you see Dr. Hudson he will explain the best way to do the surgery for you and how to create a natural and pleasing appearance. This is a day surgery procedure. You can go home shortly after surgery and for most the recovery is quick and takes only a few days. Most are back to work in a week.
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Liposuction, or spot fat removal, removes localized areas of fat from many areas of the body. If you have tried diet and exercise there is probably no good alternative to liposuction or a surgical approach. It is used to sculpt areas and is not designed to remove large amounts of fat or to treat obesity. Dr. Hudson often uses tumescent liposuction to get the best results and speed recovery Several newer techniques are used including ultrasonic liposuction, smart liposuction (smart lipo), laser liposuction. Dr.Hudson prefers the technique of ultrasonic liposuction because it is well established and may be able to remove larger amounts of fat. Dr. Hudson was the first surgeon in Albuquerque, and one of the first in the United States, to use this newer technique. He has performed thousands of areas of liposuction using ultrasonic liposuction. As with much in medicine the decision may rest on what method provides the most benefit with the least complications. Cellulite is not usually improved by traditional liposuction and in some cases may be made worse.
In the abdomen, it is often hard for the patient to decide between an abdominoplasty and liposuction and a consultation with Dr. Hudson may be needed. Liposuction does not tighten skin although sometimes the underlying tissue seems pulled tighter by a thin layer of scar tissue (adhesions). The cost of liposuction will vary and depends on what area of the body is treated. Most surgeons calculate liposuction costs on the amount removed and location.
Method: The method of surgery is to make small incisions through which the fat is removed in individual tubes. Different sized cannulae, or suction tubes, are used to remove the fat and the pattern crisscrosses to reduce the risks of irregularity. Liposuction is usually done under a light general anesthetic (you are asleep). Almost always the area is distended with saline and this is called tumescence or superwet technique. Dr. Hudson routinely uses tumescent liposuction to get the best results and speed recovery. Usually liposuction is an outpatient operation.
Problems: All operations have some risk.The risks of liposuction are divided into two groups. First those that are seen in all operations and second those that are unique or special for liposuction. In the first group, the main risks are swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, a scar and numbness or change in feeling.The main problems which are special or unique for liposuction are surface irregularity and the need for secondary surgery. Ultrasonic liposuction also has complications such as nerve damage but probably causes less bleeding and irregularity. It is important to remember that no surgeon can give a guarantee about the final outcome, including appearance, shape, size and so on. You should have a realistic attitude about the outcome, and remember that all surgery has good and bad aspects. That there is no such thing as ‘perfect surgery’. The satisfaction rate for cosmetic surgery is around 90% and although a satisfactory outcome is anticipated this means that 10% of people do not achieve the result that either the patient or the surgeon would like. If things do not go well you may need revision or secondary surgery. Although many surgeons do not charge for this, there is often a charge for anesthesia and operating room costs.
Postoperative care: The recovery takes one to two weeks. Most people are back to work within a week. There is some evidence that large volume liposuction may have beneficial effects in people with metabolic problems, and may help diabetes, obesity and hypertension. Other studies have not confirmed this.
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