Liposuction is one of the most commonly
performed cosmetic surgery procedures. If performed
properly, it is also one of the safest procedures.
"In my opinion, the ideal
candidate for liposuction is someone who has made an effort
to get their dietary and exercise habits under control,"
explains Dr. Craig Hobar, notable Dallas plastic surgeon.
"Patients don’t have to be at their ideal weight, but they
should be working towards it. Almost everyone, regardless of
their level of fitness, has resistant pockets of fat that
don’t respond to exercise. In a woman, this is usually hips,
outer thighs, abdomen, inner thighs, and the area right
above the inner knee. In men, it is usually the abdomen and
‘spare tire’ area."
Dr. Hobar combines
ultrasonic liposuction and traditional cannula liposuction,
using a fluid that constricts the blood vessels within the
fat, so that the material removed is a purer fat, rather
than a mixture of blood and fat. The ultrasonic form of
liposuction liquefies the fat and is best used for the
deeper pockets of fat or where the fat is more fibrous,
according to Hobar. The traditional cannulas allow the
liposuction to be performed more superficially and allow
tapering into the surrounding areas so there is not an
abrupt separation between the treated and surrounding areas.
"I think it is important
that patients understand liposuction is a surgical
operation. I am opposed to any idea of this being an office
procedure. I perform all liposuction procedures in a
specialized cosmetic surgery operating room, where sterility
is maximal, equipment is state-of-the-art, and anesthesia
and patient’s comfort are optimal."
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