Liposuction

To obtain the maximum amount of skin shrinkage, Dr. Nitta utilizes the VASERlipo® technology for all of her patients. Vaser liposuction utilizes ultrasonic energy to melt and loosen a higher volume of fat cells while minimizing the risk for irregularities. The heat generated with the Vaser method allows for optimal post-operative skin shrinkage. There is also less bruising with this particular method as compared to other liposuction techniques. Vaser technology requires fewer incisions.

Dr. Nitta prefers using general anesthesia for liposuction procedures as it is safe and requires less local anesthesia. Once the patient is asleep, a few small incisions are made. A tumescent solution is then administered through these incisions and a Vaser cannula is used to melt the fat. Next, a liposuction cannula is inserted to remove the melted fat. Once fat removal is completed, the incisions are sutured closed and covered with a plastic dressing. The area treated is also fitted and wrapped in a compression garment prior to leaving the operating room.

Patients will need to wear the fitted compression garment 24/7. On the second day after surgery, this garment can be removed to shower. There will be foam padding from the garment that may be discarded, however, the plastic dressing should remain as is. Apart from showering, the compression garment must be worn for 3 weeks.

Depending on what part of the body received liposuction, Spanx may be worn instead. Patients should expect to experience pain for the first 24-48 hours, and pain is proportional to the amount of fat removed. Medication will be prescribed to help manage any discomfort.

Results from the procedure will be immediately noticeable and will continue to improve over the course of a year. If you’re happy with how you look one week after surgery, you will be even happier by the 6-month mark.