Liposuction in the Bundaberg and Mackay, Queensland Area
Despite the hard and painstaking work that can go into diet and exercise, sometimes it's not enough to eliminate pockets of fat that collect around the body. Liposuction from our plastic surgeon serving Bundaberg and Mackay, Queensland is a procedure designed to get rid of stubborn, excess fat in virtually any area of the body. Dr. James Gaffield can provide you with a fitter, more contoured appearance with this commonly performed procedure.
Liposuction
Liposuction has helped millions of people the world over achieve a tighter physique and reduce the appearance of excess fat and folds on the body. This effective procedure can eliminate fat deposits in a variety of areas, including:
- Abdomen
- Thighs
- Flanks (love handles)
- Buttocks
- Legs
- Face
- Neck
- Chin
- Back
If you desire a more complete aesthetic makeover, liposuction for our Bundaberg and Mackay, Queensland-area patients can be combined with other procedures such as breast augmentation or breast reduction and cosmetic injections. It can also be performed as part of a post-pregnancy procedure and serves as one of the many cosmetic enhancements available to our male plastic surgery patients who want to eliminate extra body fat.
Please contact James Gaffield, M.D. for more information, or to schedule a liposuction consultation.
Liposuction Procedure
Here at the accedited hospital facilities in Queensland, Dr. James Gaffield uses the tumescent liposuction technique, which is regarded as one of the safest approaches. Tumescent liposuction involves the injection of a saline solution into the area targeted for fat removal. Thin metal tubes called cannulas are inserted into tiny incisions made in the target area, and gently moved back and forth, suctioning out deposits of fat. Depending on the area being treated, liposuction typically takes an hour or two to complete and can be performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis through the day surgeries.
Liposuction Recovery
There will be some bruising and swelling after liposuction. Our Bundaberg and Mackay-area cosmetic plastic surgeon can prescribe medication to help manage any residual discomfort. Patients can generally resume normal activities after about a week; however, if the size of the area being treated is large, full recovery may take up to six weeks. The full results of liposuction may take several weeks to become apparent. Patients should avoid strenuous activities for at least one month after the procedure.