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Breast Liposculpture Techniques Explained
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Breast enhancement is one of the most sought-after procedures by women between the ages of 18 and 35, but not all women are interested in getting breast implants. Women who have very large breasts, or women that are overweight and want to slim down their upper body, may undergo breast liposculpture which trims away excess fat and sculpts the breast tissue to proportion.
Breast liposculpture is a simple and effective procedure that typically leaves very little scars. Some plastic surgeons use the technique as part of a breast or body contouring procedure because of its simplicity and instant results. If you’ve been considering breast enhancement procedures, here’s what you need to know about the breast liposculpture technique:
How Breast Liposculpture Works
The plastic surgeon or breast liposculpture technician performing this procedure begins by inserting a very thin tube into the breast tissue. This tube (the cannula) is very small and can typically be inserted into the tissues through very small incisions. A plastic surgeon may make incisions directly under the breasts, or the sides of the breasts; most surgeons select areas that are easy to hide. After the cannula has been inserted into the tissue, the surgeon can then begin extracting the fat and moving the cannula slowly into the fatty pockets. When performed properly, the breast liposculpture procedure causes very little trauma to the surrounding tissues, and the surgeon is able to control the cannula with exceptional precision.
The average national cost of this procedure is $4,500; this fee may vary significantly depending on the doctor, location of the plastic surgery center, and any recovery or medical costs that may be involved with the procedure. Breast liposculpture is performed on an outpatient basis, and most patients experience some bruising and swelling for several days after treatment. Compression garments are typically worn for 24-48 hours after the surgery.
Key Benefits of Breast Liposculpture
Breast liposculpture is typically lower in cost to complete breast reduction surgery, and can be performed in just 2-3 hours. Key benefits of this procedure include:
Rapid recovery time: Most patients can return to work within 3 days of surgery, and resume intensive physical activities after 3 weeks.
Little scarring: Since the plastic surgeon does not need to do extensive tissue manipulation or extract large amounts of fat during the procedure, they will only make very small incisions around the breast tissues. These typically heal completely within a few months.
Local anesthetic: Most patients do not have to worry about undergoing surgery with general anesthesia; a local anesthetic is usually enough to manage pain.
Affordable procedure: Breast liposculpture can be covered by insurance in some cases, but those who do need to pay for the procedure out of pocket may qualify for low-interest financing programs, or set up a payment plan with the doctor.
Alleviates discomfort from oversized breasts: Many women who experience extensive pain and discomfort from oversized breasts only need to have the excess fat removed. Breast liposculpture is a simple and effective solution for reducing the breasts to a more proportionate – and comfortable - size.
Learn more about breast enhancement and breast reduction surgery in our information guide, or consult with a plastic surgeon in your area to find out if you are a good candidate for the breast liposculpture procedure.
Published: 02/20/2009, Last Updated: 02/20/2009
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