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Liposuction & Liposculpture

Fat Removal and Body & Facial Contouring with Tumescent Liposuction

Liposuction and Liposculpture involve the removal of fat deposits beneath the skin using a hollow stainless steel tube (called a cannula) with the assistance of a powerful vacuum suction. Dr. Cobos has been trained and only performs the Tumescent Liposuction technique, which is the safest type of liposuction and requires only local anesthesia to the area being treated.

 

Tumescent Liposuction

Tumescent liposuction refers to a technique that uses large volumes of very dilute local anesthesia that is injected into the fat causing the targeted areas to be come tumescent, or swollen and firm. This dilute anesthesia is widely regarded as the safest form of anesthesia for this type of procedure. Because local anesthesia persists for many hours there is little need for pain medications after surgery.

Women may have liposuction performed under the chin, on their hips, thighs, waist and abdomen, and in the underarm and breast area.

For men, common sites include under the chin and around the waist. Liposuction may also be used in the reduction of enlarged male breasts, a condition known as gynecomastia

Tumescent Technique is Safest

The tumescent technique for liposuction is unquestionably the safest form of liposuction. Local anesthesia eliminates the need for dangerous general or IV sedation. When tumescent liposuction is done correctly and carefully (and not aggressively or overdone), it is a very safe procedure. The dilute epinephrine contained in the tumescent anesthetic solution very effectively shrinks capillaries and almost eliminates surgical blood loss.

Smoother Cosmetic Results

The tumescent technique permits the use of microcannulas which in turn yields smoother cosmetic results over traditional liposuction cannulas (stainless steel tubes) that have a larger diameter. Microcannulas with a diameter less than 3 millimeters, allow fat to be removed in a smoother and more uniform fashion.
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Rapid Healing

After tumescent liposuction, there is a certain amount of blood-tinged local anesthetic solution that remains under the skin. This excess fluid is either slowly absorbed over several weeks into the blood stream, or it can be rapidly removed by drainage through skin incisions and absorbed by special absorptive pads.

Rapid Drainage

Rapid drainage of blood-tinged anesthetic solution out of incision sites, accelerates the rate of healing, and reduces post-operative pain swelling, and bruising. Post-liposuction drainage of blood-tinged anesthetic solution can be maximized by 1) leaving incision sites open and not closed with sutures, 2) placing several adits (1.5 mm tiny round holes) in the skin to encourage drainage, 3) placing pads on the skin to absorb the drainage, and 4) wearing spandex compression garments to encourage drainage

The tumescent technique is so effective at minimizing blood loss that the majority of patients lose approximately only 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tablespoons) of blood during large volume liposuction.

There is dramatically less bruising with tumescent liposuction.

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Phone :714-870-SKIN
Premiere Dermatology
Providence Medical Center
1950 Sunny Crest Drive, Suite 2300
Fullerton, Ca. 92835

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Premiere Dermatology & Laser Center :A complete Dermatology practice, Medical Spa and Spa Boutique serving patients in Fullerton, Brea, Yorba Linda, Anaheim, Orange, Anaheim, Diamond Bar, Buena Park, La Mirada, Whittier, Rowland Heights and other Orange County communities

Premiere Dermatology & Laser Center is directed by Renee Cobos, M.D., a Board Certified Dermatologist through the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Cobos and her medical staff of Physician Assistants, Certified Medical Estheticians and Certified medical assistants are well equipped to provide the latest in cosmetic dermatology, skin laser treatments and aesthetic facial enhancements. Laser technology wherever possible is employed to replace more invasive procedures and ensure the most significant outcome of your procedures. Minimally invasive techniques along with our vast range of and volumizing products including Juvederm, Perlane, Restylane and Sculptra, will often redirect patients who felt the only options for appearance improvement was plastic surgery or a face lift.

Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty instantly corrects with injectable Radiesse. Volume loss seen as facial deflation is correctible long term with Sculptra. Wrinkles and lines, both from habitual facial expressions or aging are corrected with Botox and dermal wrinkle fillers. Lasers tighten sagging skin with Gentle Yag, resurface sun damaged skin and improve the appearance of acne scars with Fraxel technology and a full complement of light systems help restore younger looking skin texture and tone.

Additional procedures Premiere Dermatology Laser Center specializes in are as follows: PhotoDynamic Therapy for Resistant Acne and Skin Rejuvenation; BluLight for mild to moderate control of Acne; Cosmelan for lightening and management of facial brown spots and pigmentation; Laser Vein Treatments and Sclerotherapy; Tumescent Liposuction for targeted fat removal and more Premiere Dermatology & Laser Center offers special interest-free cosmetic procedure financing for patient convenience. Read more here for a complete listing of our patient services.