BODY PROCEDURES
Liposuction
Some stubborn areas of fat will just not go away… Liposuction is a quick and effective way to remove excess fat immediately. Dr. Wages performs body contouring with liposuction and utilizes the S.A.F.E. Lipo technique resulting in a smooth, uniform, contoured appearance. Liposuction can be performed in the following areas: thighs, hips, buttocks, abdomen, waist, upper arms, back, inner knee, chest area, cheeks, chin and neck.
At a Glance
CANDIDATE
• Adults within 30% of their ideal weight who have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone
• Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing
• Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for body contouring
PROCEDURE
Liposuction, sometimes referred to as "lipo" by patients, slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits and improving your body contours and proportion.
LENGTH OF PROCEDURE
1-3 hours depending on number of areas
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
RECOVERY
Rest the day of surgery, very light activity for 5-10 days
DOWNTIME
Avoid any vigorous physical activity, exercise, running, etc. for the first three weeks after surgery. All restrictions are removed after 6 weeks.
Procedure Planning
A pre-surgical visit with Dr. Wages will be scheduled 2 weeks before your liposuction surgery to finalize your measurements, review the procedure, complete all paperwork, and get you ready for your surgery which will be performed on an outpatient basis. You will come in the day before your surgery for final markings. If you smoke it is important to quit as smoking affects the healing process.
Experience
You will be guided from initial contact by our team with specific information about your procedure. When we schedule a liposuction consultation, you will be sent information to read before you meet Dr. Wages. Your consultation includes a comprehensive, thorough examination with bio-dimensional measurements, and a review of the procedure and recovery. We work with you in a team approach to help you achieve your desired outcome.
Recovery
Take it easy the first 24 hours after your liposuction surgery. You will be given specific post-operative instructions by Dr. Wages to follow to ensure a safe and speedy recovery. Immediately after surgery your healing begins, and in the days and weeks to follow your will see your results emerge. You can expect continuous improvement with your full healing in 12 weeks.
Dr. Wages S.A.F.E. Lipo Technique
