Fat Transfer to Correct Liposuction Deformity

Liposuction procedures are very common. There are different thicknesses of the skin and subcutaneous tissue in various parts of the body. The medial thigh region is an area of the body where the skin is relatively thin. It is not uncommon when liposuction is performed in these areas for the region to be overly resected of the subcutaneous fat. The scooped out appearance that can occur can be quite upsetting to the patient.
These areas of the body can be fat grafted in order to improve their appearance.

The fat is harvested from an area of the body that has a surplus of fat. Once the fat is harvested, it is then transferred via injection cannulas to the area that is deficient in fat. Only a certain amount of fat can be transferred at one time to prevent fat necrosis. Once the fat has had an appropriate time to take, anywhere from 3 months to one year, then more fat can be grafted after a lattice has been created.

www.drbriandickinson.com

Liposuction of Abdomen in Combination with Mini-Tummy Tuck

It is quite common for women to present in our office who have lower abdominal laxity as well as localized deposits of fat around the abdomen. Often these women do not wish to undergo a full abdominoplasty and would rather keep their scars to a minimum.

Often patients may have a prior cesarean section scar that can be used to gain access to the lower abdominal muscles that need to be tightened. Often these scars can be revised at the same time that the lower abdominal muscles are tightened.

Liposuction can commonly be performed at the same time that the lower abdominal muscles are tightened to remove fat from the upper abdomen, the flanks, the lower back, and bra fat.

The photograph above demonstrates before and after photographs of a patient after “mini-tummy tuck” and liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, lower back, and bra fat.

www.drbriandickinson.com

Liposuction of the Abdomen and Flanks

Liposuction can be rewarding for both the patient and surgeon. It is important when undergoing liposuction for the patient to adhere not only to compliance with their post-operative garment, but also to strict post-operative nutrition.

The full effects of liposuction do not completely reveal themselves until 6 to 12 months after the operation. It is important during this time that patients maintain strict nutrition.

www.drbriandickinson.com

Liposuction. Lower Abdomen, Inner Thighs, Outer Thighs.

Liposuction is often a very powerful tool whether it is used alone or in conjunction with other aesthetic procedures. Liposuction of the lower abdomen, inner thighs, and outer thighs can be quite effective in the appropriate candidate.

I tell patients that in order for liposuction to be effective, there needs to be a localized collection of fat surrounded by good skin tone. That is skin devoid of stretch marks.

It is important that the liposuction is not overdone as the natural contour of the body part may become distorted and appear obvious. When in consultation with your plastic surgeon, always inquire about liposuction as an adjunct procedure for the procedure you are about to undergo.

http://www.drbriandickinson.com/

Liposuction. Upper Arm & Bra Fat Liposuction

Frequently women come to the office for consultation and say, “Dr. Dickinson, no matter how hard I exercise, the fat on the back of my upper arm and bra line persists. I become self conscious of this when I wear a bikini or strapless dress. Can liposuction help?”

Liposuction of the upper arm and bra fat can be very rewarding to the patient who is the right candidate. Great candidates for liposuction have localized deposits of fat that are more resistant to diet and exercise compared to the rest of their body. Significant changes after liposuction can be readily seen within 4 weeks post-operatively and continue to improve over many months and stabilize at one year.

It is not uncommon for me to see women who are very self assurred, successful, and accomplished although they may feel limited by the clothing they can wear because of localized fat deposits they can not get rid of.

http://www.drbriandickinson.com/