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Body Contouring

Liposuction, also called lipoplasty or suction-assisted lipectomy, removes deposits of excess fat from specific areas of your body or from your face and neck. For example, it can slim your hips and thighs, flatten your abdomen, shape your calves and ankles, or eliminate a double chin.

If you are considering liposuction, Mr Mutimer wants you to be thoroughly informed about the procedure. Reading this brochure is the first step. A personal consultation with Mr Mutimer is the best way to obtain the additional information you will need.

Considering Liposuction

Liposuction is particularly well-suited for women and men who are of relatively normal weight but have isolated pockets of fat that cause certain areas of their body to appear disproportionate. These localised fat deposits may sometimes be an inherited trait and typically do not respond to dieting or exercise. Liposuction is often the only way to eliminate them.

While it is possible to undergo liposuction at almost any age, you will obtain the best results if your skin still has enough elasticity to achieve a smooth contour following fat removal. When skin is inelastic, as in some older patients, it may not redrape well and a skin-tightening procedure may be necessary.

Am I a good candidate for liposuction?

You may be a good candidate for liposuction if you have localised excess fat or desire contouring in any of the following areas:

  • cheeks, jowls and neck
  • upper arms
  • breast or chest areas
  • back
  • abdomen and waist
  • hips and buttocks
  • inner and outer thigh
  • inner knee
  • calves and ankles

Liposuction may sometimes be used to treat a condition called gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, which frequently occurs among both teenage and adult males.Liposuction should not be considered a substitute for overall weight loss nor is it an effective treatment for cellulite, a condition that gives the skin an uneven, dimpled appearance. Alternative treatments may be considered, in some instances, to improve this problem.

Liposuction can be performed on several areas of the body at the same time, and it can also be done in conjunction with other aesthetic plastic surgery.

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