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Tumescent liposuction has transformed how skilled dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons like Dr. Susan Schroeder transform physiques and body contours. With modern techniques, it has never been safer and easier to benefit from this time-tested procedure at the office of Perfect Skin MD in Juno Beach, Florida, serving Jupiter, North Palm Beach, and the surrounding areas.
The tumescent approach is considered the safest and most predictable form of lipo ā so much so that we do not have to “put you under” with general anesthesia to remove fat once and for all. This feature makes liposuction a more appropriate and appealing alternative for many more patients, including those who may have had contraindications that stood between them and earlier-generation techniques.
True to its name, liposuction involves suctioning out fat by using a special device. The unwanted fatty deposits are removed through small cannulas (stainless-steel surgical tubes) connected to a vacuum-like device. The cannulas are introduced to the skin through very small openings. The cannulas create small tunnels in the fat that remove the fat and collapse the volume, similar to a sponge, resulting in improved, firmer, more attractive, and proportional contours and definitions.
First introduced in the 1980s, the tumescent method involves using large volumes of dilute anesthesia to cause the localized fatty pockets or treatment sites to become (temporarily) swollen. This process also magnifies the area so Dr. Schroeder can better see what she is treating, which in turn, supports patient satisfaction with treatment outcomes. The risks of post-surgery irregularities and asymmetries are minimized. Furthermore, we cannot overemphasize that lipo no longer needs to be performed under general anesthesia.
Ā With modern techniques, Dr. Schroeder can complete the entire process with local anesthesia. Since patients remain awake and can communicate the whole time, standing or altering position during treatment would not be unusual. In this way, Dr. Schroeder can proactively examine and ensure symmetry and that no areas have gone missing during treatment. These characteristics optimize treatment outcomes and help to get the most superior and satisfying results.
Every patient is unique, and accordingly, treatment experiences vary. Liposuction is never a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise, nor should it be considered a weight loss treatment. Suitable candidates should be at or near their healthy weight. They have areas of fat that never seem to shrink, no matter how well they eat or are active, so it is important to be healthy and have realistic expectations about this treatment and other procedures at our office.
Modern liposuction techniques‘ less invasive and aggressive nature has tremendously reduced recovery and downtime. While you may feel tired and achy for a few days, you can likely return to work and moderate activity by day No. 3 or 4. Once the fat deposits have been removed, they will never return to the treatment site.
To learn more about the many benefits of modern lipo techniques in the trusted hands of an experienced dermatologic surgeon, contact Perfect Skin MD to schedule your consultation. Serving Jupiter, North Palm Beach, and the surrounding area, our office in Juno Beach, FL, can be reached at 561-462-1965.
Dr Susan Schroeder
Susan Schroeder, MD, a board-certified dermatologist with 27 years of experience and advanced fellowship training in cosmetic and surgical dermatology, is a recognized expert in cosmeceuticals, filler contouring, neurotoxins, laser resurfacing, energy device tightening procedures, tumescent liposuction, fat transfer, surgical lifts, and reconstructive surgeries.
Dr. Schroeder earned her medical doctorate from New York Medical College and completed her medicine internship, dermatology residency, and cosmetic surgical fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine. As a former Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology, she pioneered the inception of the cosmetic dermatology and cosmeceutical division at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.