San Francisco Liposuction Surgery Information

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More detailed information about Liposuction, as well as the other cosmetic surgery procedures available to you, can be obtained at the time of your consultation at our San Francisco office. We also have informative literature available for all of the procedures our liposuction surgeon, Dr. Friedman, performs.

Our office staff is also knowledgeable about these procedures and will be able to give you thorough information to help you understand the benefits as well as the risks of each one.

Body Contouring Interactive Gallery

Our San Francisco liposuction surgeon, Dr. Gary Friedman, hopes to answer any questions you have may have concerning liposuction surgery in this "Body Contouring" information guide. Dr. Friedman takes great pride in producing natural looking results when performing liposuction surgery. Please take the time to review his before and after photo gallery of actual San Francisco Bay Area liposuction patients.

This aspect of plastic surgery includes liposculpture or liposuction, with or without skin resection and muscle tightening (such as occurs in a tummy tuck). Both men and women commonly tend to accumulate unwanted fat deposits in specific predetermined areas, despite maintaining a healthy weight with regular exercising and proper eating habits. In women, the fat settles primarily in the lower tummy, the hips, the upper inner thighs, and the inner knees. In men, it's the "love handles", or "spare tire" involving the mid-abdomen, sides, and back. Of course, other areas may also be involved. With modern techniques such as tumescence and ultrasonic liposuction, virtually all areas of the body are now accessible to these recontouring methods.

When skin elasticity is reasonably good, localized fat deposits can be reduced and reshaped to better match the surrounding contour. The result is a thinner, more attractive overall appearance.

As experience has increased and surgical techniques improved, liposuction has become the most commonly performed procedure in plastic surgery. However, this technique is not a substitute for dieting and exercise, and liposuction is not generally intended as a treatment for obesity.

Tumescent & Ultrasonic Liposuction

Dr. Friedman utilizes the "tumescent" liposuction technique in virtually all cases, reserving the added ultrasonic liposuction technique when specifically indicated (where the fat is particularly fibrous). By instilling large volumes of a diluted anesthetic solution into the areas to be liposuctioned, a profound anesthesia is produced, so "twilight" rather than general anesthesia is now a very acceptable option. Also with this tumescence technique, bleeding is reduced to a minimum, so the need for blood transfusions is virtually eliminated. The tumescence also results in the fat being more easily removed, thereby allowing for very tiny incisions and subsequent scars that generally become practically unnoticeable. Finally, this more refined technique produces smoother overall contours than ever before.

Individuals who have undergone major weight reduction or women whose abdominal skin has lost elasticity due to pregnancy or aging may be candidates for "tummy tuck" (abdominoplasty). Utilizing the latest techniques, the scar quality with this procedure is markedly improved. It can also be positioned so it is hidden beneath a bikini line. When appropriate, a tummy tuck can be performed in conjunction with liposuction.

Dr. Friedman's experience with these body contouring procedures is extensive. He will be happy to discuss your personal wishes and potential for contour improvement through an informative consultation. You will have an opportunity to see examples of his work.

When you feel ready to take the next step towards scheduling a Liposuction or Body Contouring consultation with our San Francisco Liposuction Surgeon you may contact us at (415)-221-3300. If you have any questions about the Body Contouring or Liposuction information provided in our online procedure guide please do contact one of our knowledgable staff members from our office located in beautiful San Francisco!

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