What It Does :
Removes pockets of hard to loose fat from the legs, arms, abdomen, face, under the chin or almost any part of the body. There is actual removal of cells, rather than reduction in size of the cells. While dieting reduces your weight and overall size, liposuction actually removes fat and so reduces the total number of fat cells, as well as altering your shape and contours. It is considered a safe and effective way to remove unsightly bulges from almost any area. Fat deposits that don't respond to exercise and diet regimes are ideal targets for liposuction. Most body parts can be suctioned from the face to the ankles. The most popular areas for women are the abdomens, inner and outer thighs, hips, waist, upper back, buttocks and knees. Patients who are very overweight may have to undergo these procedures in stages. The more elastic the skin, the better liposuction works. However, if you have a flabby skin as a result of pregnancy, ageing or weight fluctuations, liposuction will be able to reduce the fat but not tighten the loose skin. Liposuction will not reduce dimpling or cellulite.

Best Candidates :
Individuals with localized fat deposits on the body with good skin elasticity. It does not improve cellulite. Patients with loose, flabby skin are not good candidates.

Types of Anesthesia :
Local Anesthesia, Twilight Anesthesia (I V Sedation) or General Anesthesia

Length of Surgery :
1-4 hours

Length of Hospital Stay :
Outpatient or 1 day

Length of Stay In The Country :
Varies from 3 to 10 days.

Swelling :
2-6 weeks

Bruising :
2-6 weeks

Dressings :
Removed within 2 days

Stitches :
Sutures may or may not have been put but if put are removed in 7-10 days.

Back To Work :
2-4 days

Activity and Exercise :
Limited exercise for 2-3 days. Regular workout after about 2-3 weeks.

Final Result :
Seen in several months. The results are permanent if the weight and diet are kept stable. If there is weight gain it is in the areas of body where no liposuction is done.

What It Does :
Abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck is a procedure designed to remove excess skin and excess fat and tighten muscles from middle and lower abdomen.

Best Candidates :
Individuals who have loose skin, and possibly, fat deposits in their abdomen as a result of rapid weight loss or pregnancy. Women who desire to have babies in the near future should not have this procedure.

Types of Anesthesia :
General Anesthesia

Length of Surgery :
2-4 hours

Length of Hospital Stay :
1-3 days

Length of Stay In The Country :
2 weeks to 18 days post-operatively.

Swelling :
2-6 weeks

Bruising :
2-6 weeks

Dressings :
Changed in 3-5 days. A light dressing may be kept for 7-10 days.

Drain Removal :
Removed within 5-7 days.

Stitches :
Removed in 10-14 days.

Back To Work :
Within 2-4 weeks to a desk job; 6 weeks for other jobs.

Activity and Exercise :
2 weeks for long walks; 6 weeks for lifting weights or aerobic exercises. No sexual activity for 6 weeks.

Final Result :
Several months.

Sun Protection :
SPF-30 with zinc on all affected areas for 1 year if exposed to direct sunlight.

What It Does :
Tightens loose skin in the upper arms by direct excision.

Best Candidates :
Individuals who have very loose skin in their upper arms, scar well and are willing to accept scars.

Types of Anesthesia :
Local Anesthesia, Twilight Anesthesia (I V Sedation) or General Anesthesia

Length of Surgery :
1-2 hours.

Length of Hospital Stay :
Outpatient.

Length of Stay In The Country :
2 weeks.

Swelling :
Improves after 14 days.

Bruising :
Minimal.

Dressings :
Removed in 3-7 days

Stitches :
Non-absorbable sutures if present removed in 9-11 days.

Back To Work :
Within 7-10 days.

Activity and Exercise :
May be resumed in 2 weeks other than strenuous arm exercises.

Final Result :
6-12 months.

Sun Protection :
SPF-30 with Zinc

What It Does :
Surgical removal of excess fat and skin from the abdominal wall, upper thighs and buttocks lifting the entire lower body in the process

Best Candidates :
Individuals with excess skin and fat on their abdominal walls thighs and buttocks or those who have undergone massive weight loss Ideally they should have completed their families. Nonsmokers

Types of Anesthesia :
General

Length of Surgery :
5-6 hours

Length of Hospital Stay :
4-5 days

Length of Stay In The Country :
3 weeks post-operatively

Swelling :
2-6 weeks.

Bruising :
Minimal unless liposuction is performed.

Dressings :
Removed in 2-5 days.

Drains :
Removed in 5-7 days.

Stitches :
Removed in 10-12 days.

Back To Work :
May return to desk job in 2 weeks. Other jobs 14-21 days.

Activity and Exercise :
Within 4-8 weeks. No sexual activity for 6 weeks.

Numbness :
6 Months or longer.

Final Result :
6-12 Months.