Beavercreek
Plastic Surgery Center

Emergency
Calls Monitored
24 Hours

937-429-7307

BEAVERCREEK

Dr. David J. Ettinger, M.D.

3359 Kemp Rd., Suite 200, Beavercreek OH 45434

Liposuction Surgery.

Liposuction, also known as suction-assisted lipectomy surgery is designed for recontouring various areas of the body where fat deposits have occurred. There are a variety of liposuction techniques available. At Beavercreek Plastic Surgery Center both traditional liposuction and Ultrasonic Assisted Lipoplasty are utilized. Each patient is evaluated to determine which technique is appropriate for the areas being treated for optimum results.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the goals of the procedure?

To recontour specific areas of the body that have been resistant to dieting and exercise.

How long will the surgery take?

Liposuction procedures take 1-3 hours.

What can I expect after surgery?

You will have gauze dressings on your incision sites and you will be wearing a specially designed compression garment. You may experience a moderate amount of swelling, bruising, and discomfort for the first 7-10 days. Your sutures will be removed in 7-10 days. You will wear the surgical garment 24 hours a day for 3 weeks and 12 hours a day for an additional 3 weeks. Final recontouring of the liposuctioned areas may take 3-6 months.

When can I return to work?

Depending on the areas treated, you may return to work as early as 3-7 days after surgery.

| Body Contouring Procedures |
| Liposuction | Thigh and Buttock Lift | Tummy Tuck | Upper Arm Lift |