Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures.  This cosmetic surgery permanently removes of fatty tissue from isolated areas of the body.   In a liposuction procedure, the cosmetic surgeon removes undesirable, subcutaneous fat from isolated areas that may not respond to diet and exercise. These areas include the hips, thighs, abdomen, knees, ankles, face and neck.

Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity. If weight gain occurs following liposuction, the fat will be deposited in areas that have not been treated. The procedure can be repeated, if necessary. To maintain the safety of the procedure, there is a limit on how much fat can be removed at one time.

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis in a hospital or surgical center. The cosmetic surgeon makes small discreet incisions in the areas to be treated. A cannula is inserted in a small incision and attached to a suction machine. The procedure may take an hour or more, depending on how many areas are involved.

Following liposuction, a patient will experience swelling and bruising for approximately two weeks.  Patients wear a compression garment to apply pressure, minimize swelling and provide support while healing. These garments also assist in retraction of the skin.

Results from liposuction are apparent almost immediately and patients continue to see improvement as swelling subsides.

Our patients from Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Surprise, Avondale and other surrounding communities consistently have an excellent experience and results with cosmetic surgery and non-surgical cosmetic treatments at Desert Palm Surgical.

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