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Liposuction for Men The Woodlands, TX (or lipo) is a very common plastic surgery procedure. Men comprise about 15-25% of all liposuction patients with the most commonly treated areas including the chin and neck area, abdomen, flanks (or “love handles”), and chest areas.
The reason is simple: the results tend to be extremely satisfying, and many of us have body areas we desire to be thinner. Dr. Rivela and the caring staff at Rivela Plastic Surgery will help you make the right surgical decision during your consultation. Because this procedure is so common, and the techniques for performing it are changing quickly, Rivela Plastic Surgery combines state-of-the-art equipment, specialized staff training, and advanced technology to create the best possible liposuction results in The Woodlands and the surrounding Houston areas, providing patients with remarkable body transformation. This page is on traditional liposuction and /or lipo for men. For information on Smartlipo, click here.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is designed to remove fat from areas of the body, leaving areas looking smoother and better-proportioned. It can remove fat and sculpt the body in ways not possible by other means. This cosmetic surgery procedure can treat chunky thighs, love handles, double chin, saddle bags, and others. Liposuction has become a popular cosmetic surgery procedure because it is very effective and leaves small scars.
Ideal candidates for liposuction for men are those who have a stable weight and want to improve their body contour. Ideal candidates should also have good, elastic skin that will shrink well after liposuction.
Your Liposuction Consultation with Dr. Rivela
At Rivela Plastic Surgery, we will customize your liposuction procedure in order for you to achieve the best results possible. To that end, we provide you with a comprehensive consultation prior to your procedure. Dr. Rivela will examine you and discuss recommendations for the type of liposuction procedure and recovery program to yield the best results.
In your initial consultation, Dr. Rivela will evaluate your health, determine where your fat deposits lie, and assess the condition of your skin. He will explain the body-contouring methods that may be most appropriate for you. For example, if you believe you want liposuction in the abdominal area, you may learn that a “male abdominoplasty” may more effectively meet your goals, or that a combination of traditional liposuction and laser treatment would be the best choice for you.
Be candid in discussing your expectations with Dr. Rivela. He will be equally honest with you, describing the procedure in detail and explaining its risks and limitations.
To learn more about our liposuction services for men and the various fat removal techniques available at our facility, contact Rivela Plastic Surgery today and schedule a consultation appointment. It is important to have a good understanding of the procedure before making a decision. Also, please view the before and after liposuction photos of our previous patients.
Your Liposuction for Men Procedure
At Rivela Plastic Surgery, we will customize your liposuction procedure in order for you to achieve the best results possible. Liposuction using general anesthesia or heavy IV sedation is somewhat less safe than liposuction totally by local anesthesia. Micro cannulas permit smoother results after liposuction. A liposuction cannula is a small stainless steel tube that is inserted through an incision in the skin and removes subcutaneous fat.
Anesthesia: General or sedation
Location of operation: Surgery Center
Length of surgery: 30 minutes-5 hours, depending on the extent of fat to be removed
Length of stay: Outpatient for small and medium volume; overnight for large volume
This page is on traditional liposuction, for information on Smartlipo, click here
Your Liposuction Recovery
When liposuction is done totally by local anesthesia, patients can usually depart from the surgical facility within 30 minutes of the completion of surgery. When general anesthesia is employed, patients typically require 1-3 hours of post-anesthesia observation before being discharged. Most patients can return to a desk-type job within two days after tumescent liposuction. Because of the significant decrease in swelling, inflammation, and pain after tumescent liposuction, patients are able to return to normal physical activities very soon after tumescent liposuction.
During the two days immediately after liposuction, the amount of pain experienced depends on the type of anesthesia used for liposuction. Soreness is usually the most intense 2-4 days after liposuction and then decreases steadily. The tenderness and soreness typically are quite bothersome for up to one month, but gradually subsides over the following 4-6 weeks.
Discomfort: Varies from mild to severe. Anticipate 2-14 days of prescription pain medication.
Swelling: Peaks within three days and dissipates over 2-6 weeks with the majority of swelling resolved within 4-6 weeks. As swelling resolves, it will settle to the lower parts of your body. For example, following liposuction of your thighs, your knees, and ankles will swell temporarily following liposuction of your abdomen, your genitalia will swell.
Bandages: Will be removed in 1-4 days. If drains are placed, they will be removed in 1-2 days and a liposuction garment must be worn continuously for 1-4 weeks, then patients may switch to a Spanx or other compression garment for two months.
Stitches: Will be removed in 5-7 days.
Work: Most can return to work in 5-14 days if they have stopped taking prescription medication. If your job requires lifting, wait 2-3 weeks.
Driving: This may be resumed after you have stopped taking prescription pain medication.
Exercise: May be resumed in six weeks.
Final result: Will be seen after swelling has fully subsided in 2-6 months.
