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    Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
    Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
    Liposuction (Suction-Assisted Lipectomy)
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    Tummy-Tuck

    (Abdominoplasty)

    Procedure

    Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wall.

    Length

    2 to 5 hours.

    Anesthesia

    General, or local with sedation.

    In/Outpatient

    Either depending on individual circumstances and extent of surgery.

    Side Effects

    Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months.

    Risks

    Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin flap. Poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin loss. Need for a second operation.

    Recovery

    Back to work: 2 to 4 weeks. More strenuous activity: 4 to 6 weeks or more. Fading and flattening of scars: 3 months to 2 years.

    Liposuction

    (Suction-Assisted Lipectomy)

    Procedure

    Improve body shape by removing exercise-resistant fat deposits with a tube and vacuum device. Can be performed using the tumescent technique, in which targeted fat cells are infused with saline containing solution with a local anesthetic before liposuction to reduce post-operative bruising and swelling. Common locations for liposuction include chin, cheeks, neck, upper arms, above breasts, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves, ankles.

    For larger volumes of fat or for fibrous body areas, ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL) may be used. UAL is a new technique in which a ultrasound probe is inserted beneath the skin to “liquify” the fat before it is suctioned.

    Length

    1 to 2 hours or more. UAL: 20-40 percent longer than traditional liposuction.

    Anesthesia

    Local, epidural, or general.

    In/Outpatient

    Usually outpatient. Extensive procedures may require short inpatient stay.

    Side Effects

    Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation. Tumescent: Temporary fluid drainage from incision sites. UAL: Larger incisions for cannula.

    Risks

    Asymmetry. Rippling or bagginess of skin. Pigmentation changes. Skin injury. Fluid retention. Excessive fluid loss leading to shock. Infection. UAL: thermal burn injury caused by the heat from the ultrasound device.

    Recovery

    Back to work: 1 to 2 weeks. More strenuous activity: 2 to 4 weeks. Full recovery from swelling and bruising: 1 to 6 months or more. Use of tumescent technique or UAL may decrease post-operative bruising and swelling.

    Duration of Results

    Permanent, with sensible diet and exercise.

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