Liposuction San Jose, San Francisco Bay Area

Ultrasonic Liposuction (Fat Suctioning)

Liposuction, also known as suction lipectomy, is a procedure designed to remove excess accumulations of fatty tissue from specific areas on the body. Liposuction is not designed for weight loss, but it can sculpt and slim certain areas that are not responding to exercise and diet. Liposuction performed by a top cosmetic surgeon in the greater San Jose & San Francisco regions can boost the way you look and feel. Call our Bay Area cosmetic surgery center today for a free private consultation with Dr. Zandi.

Who is a Good Candidate?

If you have excess accumulation of fatty tissue in any of these areas:

Thighs, hips or buttocks.

Abdomen and waistline.

Cheeks, under chin or jowls

Knees, calves and ankles

Upper arms

Back and sides

Private Consultation:

During your initial consultation you will discuss with Dr. Zandi your past and present medical conditions and current medications. He needs to know if you have hypertension, thyroid problems, diabetes, or allergies to any medications. He should also know about your past surgeries and personal habits, such as smoking and drinking. It is of utmost importance to inform him of any anemia or blood pressure problems, or if you are taking any prescription diet pills. A physical examination will be performed and preoperative photographs will be taken. You may be shown before and after photographs. Lab tests, x-rays or EKG may be ordered depending on your general health. At the conclusion of the consultation and physical examination, fees will be discussed with you by the doctor and his staff.

Preparation:

For best liposuction results, you should try to come as close to your goal weight as possible before surgery. Stop all non-prescription medication, diet pills, herbs, and garlic two weeks before surgery. You will be asked to start taking iron supplements prior to surgery.

It is advisable to stop smoking two weeks prior to and two weeks following surgery. Do not drink any alcoholic beverage two days prior to and one week following surgery.

Avoid taking aspirin and aspirin containing products such as Advil and avoid garlic and garlic products two weeks prior to surgery. These products can prolong bleeding and increase bruising. Tylenol may be taken during this period.

Starting two days before surgery, you should wash your entire body from neck to feet with Betadine soap for 15 minutes twice per day. An additional wash should be done right before the surgery. Skin care products may be applied after each washing except the last wash before coming to the surgical suite.

Do not eat or drink anything after midnight before surgery. You may, however, take prescriptive medication with a small amount of water and brush your teeth in the morning before surgery. Wear a loose fitting shirt and pants to the surgical suite. Loose sweats are recommended as you will be in a compression garment after surgery and clothing may be difficult to get on. Do not wear jewelry or bring valuables.

Please plan to have someone bring you to and take you home from surgery and stay with you the first 24 hours. Notify the office staff of this person's name and telephone number prior to surgery.

Have all prescriptions filled a few days before surgery so they will be available when you arrive home from surgery.

The Procedure:

Liposuction is usually performed under general anesthesia and occasionally under local anesthesia with conscious sedation as an outpatient. Ultrasonic liposuction equipment can allow the surgeon to suction more fat in one session with less trauma to the tissue. Ultrasonic and traditional tumescent suctioning techniques can be done on any combination of areas, at your surgeon's discretion. Some of the larger volume or multiple area suctioning can be done in two separate sessions. Fat is removed by inserting small hollow tubes called cannula through one or more small incisions in the area to be suctioned. The cannula is attached to a suction tube and liposuction is performed after the area has been infiltrated with a solution of saline and epinephrine to reduce bruising and bleeding. After surgery you are placed in a compression garment which should be worn for up to four weeks.

You may go back to work in one to two weeks after surgery, depending on your job. Exercise and weight training can be resumed three to four weeks after surgery. Walking begins a few days after surgery and is increased as tolerated.

Postoperative Care:

Rest the night of surgery. Take pain medication as needed, but be careful not to overdose: too much can cause nausea and vomiting. You are encouraged to get up and move around on the day after surgery to increase your circulation. You will be given an appointment for your first postoperative visit.

You may experience moderate pain for the first two to three days following surgery. Pain medication is given to reduce discomfort during your recovery period. A slight fever is normal two to three days following surgery.

You will have on a compression garment with bandages underneath. You may see a lot of oozing and draining from the surgical site, which is normal. If bandages get bloody and soaked, they may be changed and replaced with new sterile pads with or without removing the garment. Draining usually stops or is minimal on the third day. You may remove the garment and rest in bed while someone washes it for you after a few days. You will need help to get the garment back on. You will have an appointment for suture removal within five days.

You are encouraged to call the office if you have any questions.

Fees:

Liposuction fees are customarily paid two weeks prior to surgery to ensure the patient is sincere in her motivation. The fees include the cosmetic surgeon's fee, the facility charge for a private and fully accredited Bay Area cosmetic surgery center, and the anesthesiologist or certified nurse anesthetist's fee, if general anesthesia is used. Also included are any laboratory tests performed in the office or use of special equipment. Insurance plans rarely cover cosmetic surgery, but please feel free to ask the office staff if you have any questions in that regard.

We understand that the decision to undergo liposuction is a very important one, and we are here to address your concerns and questions. Please call our cosmetic surgery center in Fremont to talk to knowledgeable staff or to set up a free private consultation about your liposuction. Dr. Zandi is a top-rated, board certified Bay Area cosmetic surgeon whose liposuction patients come from all over the greater San Jose and San Francisco regions.