Dr. Chin and Dr. Lau have perfected the art of liposuction through extensive experience slimming problem areas of the body such as:
Mastering your problem areas through liposuction can be accomplished by either the fluid injection technique or the ultrasound lipoplasty technique. local anesthesia (usually with sedation), or general anesthesia may be used, depending on what your surgeon judges as the safest and most comfortable choice for your particular surgery. Lipoplasty is usually performed using a suction pump device to vacuum away excess fatty deposits. In some cases, a hand held syringe may be used instead of a pump. Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty, uses energy from sound waves to liquefy the fat before it is removed. The technique chosen for your specific case depends on individual factors t hat your plastic surgeon will discuss with you.
You can expect to return to work within one or two weeks. Following surgery, you may wear a snug dressing or garment, perhaps for several weeks, to promote skin shrinkage and to minimize swelling and bruising as you gradually resume to normal activities.