Liposuction FAQs San Antonio: 2011

What is lower leg liposuction?

Liposuction of the calves and knees:
Liposuction of the calves and the knees can be done with smaller, more delicate cannulae which remove the fat in a less aggressive manner than standard liposuction cannulae. Since your current surgery planned includes full body liposuction and a tummy tuck, it would be safer and more precise to delay the lower body liposuction of your calves and knees after this initial surgery. A delay would more precisely define the planned shape of your calves as it relates to the smaller thigh volume after liposuction of the inner and outer thighs. Proportion is always important. This is an example not doing too much surgery at one time for safer, better results.

Liposuction or Lipoplasty Surgery San Antonio / New Braunfels

Liposuction or Lipoplasty Surgery is an ideal procedure for people who want to remove fat from certain areas of their bodies.

About Liposuction  San Antonio / New Braunfels
If you have dieted and exercised, only to be disappointed by a body that doesn't seem to respond to your efforts, you might benefit greatly from liposuction. During a liposuction surgery, Dr. Harris will remove fat from areas of your body that you wish to contour.
Also interested in a Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty)?   San Antonio / New Braunfels
A tummy tuck is a procedure that removes excess loose skin, which occurs frequently as a result of child bearing. Sometimes, the muscle is separated because of the effect of being stretched during pregnancy. An option of this procedure is to repair the muscle separation.
Liposuction can be combined with tummy tucks.    San Antonio / New Braunfels
Liposuction is frequently performed on the pubis and flanks at the time of a tummy tuck. Liposuction of the upper abdomen can be associated with serious complications such as skin necrosis.

Liposuction can be performed simultaneously on the arms, thighs or knees if desired. It is best to discuss this in detail with your plastic surgeon.
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What is Upper Arm Liposuction?

What are my options for reducing fat in my upper arm?
Liposuction is an option for the reduction of fat of the upper arm and axilla if skin elasticity is adequate. It is very easy to get confused by all of the marketing of the different liposuction companies and clinics. Liposuction is best suited for patients that have good skin elasticity and their fat deposits are small, localized and remain after diet and exercise.

Plastic surgeons have extensive experience in liposuction and are specialists in this area of surgery. Laser assisted liposuction (Smartlipo) and ultrasound assisted liposuction (UAL) were marketed as specialized technologies that would tighten the skin after the fat is removed. This tightening effect appears to be very minimal as reported by experienced plastic surgeons at the national conferences.

Liposuction of the arms and the axilla is more involved because of the delicate, thin skin present in this area. The experience of your surgeon is critical in this anatomic location. Liposuction with the tumescent technique is a very reliable procedure.

Liposuction or Lipoplasty Surgery San Antonio / New Braunfels
Liposuction or Lipoplasty Surgery is an ideal procedure for people who want to remove fat from certain areas of their bodies.

About Liposuction San Antonio / New Braunfels
If you have dieted and exercised, only to be disappointed by a body that doesn't seem to respond to your efforts, you might benefit greatly from liposuction. During a liposuction surgery, Dr. Harris will remove fat from areas of your body that you wish to contour.

If you are also interested in a Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) San Antonio / New BraunfelsA tummy tuck is a procedure that removes excess loose skin, which occurs frequently as a result of child bearing. Sometimes, the muscle is separated because of the effect of being stretched during pregnancy. An option of this procedure is to repair the muscle separation.
Liposuction can be combined with tummy tucks. San Antonio / New Braunfels
Liposuction is frequently performed on the pubis and flanks at the time of a tummy tuck. Liposuction of the upper abdomen can be associated with serious complications such as skin necrosis.

Liposuction can be performed simultaneously on the arms, thighs or knees if desired. It is best to discuss this in detail with your plastic surgeon.
Click here for more information about liposuction, photos and testimonials. Dr. Harris performs liposuction at her San Antonio and New Braunfels locations >>

Liposuction and breast feeding?

Can I have liposuction surgery while I'm breast feeding?
You should NOT have liposuction while breast feeding. The medications given to you during this procedure may linger in your system for a while. Why not wait a short while more?

When is the best time for liposuction after pregnancy?
It is ideal to wait until your body has had time resume its normal appearance after childbirth. Typically this is 6-9 months. It is best to start with a healthy diet and exercise routine and slowly work your way back into physical fitness. Liposuction too soon after childbirth may result in contour irregularities not to mention increased health related complications.

Liposuction or Lipoplasty Surgery San Antonio / New Braunfels
Liposuction or Lipoplasty Surgery is an ideal procedure for people who want to remove fat from certain areas of their bodies.

About Liposuction  San Antonio / New Braunfels
If you have dieted and exercised, only to be disappointed by a body that doesn't seem to respond to your efforts, you might benefit greatly from liposuction. During a liposuction surgery, Dr. Harris will remove fat from areas of your body that you wish to contour.
If you are also interested in a Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty)   San Antonio / New BraunfelsA tummy tuck is a procedure that removes excess loose skin, which occurs frequently as a result of child bearing. Sometimes, the muscle is separated because of the effect of being stretched during pregnancy. An option of this procedure is to repair the muscle separation.
Liposuction can be combined with tummy tucks.    San Antonio / New Braunfels
Liposuction is frequently performed on the pubis and flanks at the time of a tummy tuck. Liposuction of the upper abdomen can be associated with serious complications such as skin necrosis.

Liposuction can be performed simultaneously on the arms, thighs or knees if desired. It is best to discuss this in detail with your plastic surgeon.
Click here for more information about liposuction, photos and testimonials. Dr. Harris performs liposuction at her San Antonio and New Braunfels locations >>

Liposuction surgery after pregnancy?

When is the best time for liposuction after pregnancy?
It is ideal to wait until your body has had time resume its normal appearance after childbirth. Typically this is 6-9 months. It is best to start with a healthy diet and exercise routine and slowly work your way back into physical fitness. Liposuction too soon after childbirth may result in contour irregularities not to mention increased health related complications.