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Charleston Liposuction - About Liposuction


 

Despite good health and a reasonable level of fitness, some people may still have a body with disproportionate contours due to localized fat deposits. These areas may be due to family traits rather than a lack of weight control or fitness.
Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits, improving your body contours and proportion, and ultimately enhancing your self-image.




  • These techniques may be used to reduce localized fat deposits of the:


    The tumescent or super-wet liposuction technique requires an infusion of saline solution with adrenaline and possibly anesthetic prior to removal of excess fat.


  • Calves and ankles

  • Cheeks, chin and neck

  • Chest area

  • Inner knee

  • Back

  • Upper arms

  • Abdomen and waist

  • Hips and buttocks

  • Thighs

  • Swelling should subside, bruising should fade and initial results may appear in 2-4 weeks. Final results could appear in 2-6 months. Significant weight gain can cause recurrence of fatty deposits.