Male Liposuction

The Number One Solution for Permanent Removal of Fat Cells!

Modern Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed today among men.  Dr. Dobson offers his patients the most advanced state-of-the-art techniques including tumescent, ultrasonic and laser liposuction, designed for the removal of unwanted fat cells.  Liposuction for men is performed most often on the abdominal area and "love handles".  

Today’s liposuction brings a new dimension to body sculpturing. Dr. Dobson has been performing liposuction since 1982, tumescent liposuction since 1996 and ultrasonic assisted liposuction since 1997, laser since 2007 giving him over 25 years of liposuction experience. These state-of-the-art techniques are designed for the removal of unwanted fat cells that have accumulated in disproportionate amounts in certain areas of the body in a gentler manner and minimize recovery time.  This is certainly one of the most exciting advancements in cosmetic surgery.

We are born with a predetermined number of fat cells, which multiply until puberty and increase in size afterwards.  When we gain weight each fat cell in our body gets bigger, and when we lose weight each cell shrinks. It is not surprising that many people find that despite the weight they lose, bulges or fat deposits remain in undesirable places. While liposuction is not a treatment for obesity, it is eminently effective in removing unwanted localized deposits of fat, which are genetically determined and cannot be lost by dieting or exercise. The following areas can be treated with modern liposuction: abdomen, back, flank, waist, love handles, hips, buttock, legs, ankles, arms, chest, breast and chin.  

TUMESCENT LIPOSUCTION

Tumescent is considered the golden standard today for most every procedure a surgeon performs. Tumescent is a solution that is made up of sterile saline, epinephrine and lidocaine. With liposuction, Dr. Dobson works between your skin and your muscle to remove excess fat cells. Tumescent fluid is injected thru rice size incisions into the adipose tissue (fat) between your skin and your muscle at the start of your procedure. The tumescent will numb the area where the fat will be removed and constrict the blood vessels to minimize blood loss. The sterile saline is used to expand the space between the skin and the muscle for the surgeon to work in.  The Tumescent technique can be utilized alone or in conjunction with ultrasonic and laser techniques.  Tumescent enables the surgeon to remove a greater amount of unwanted body fat utilizing “micro” cannulas in a gentler manner and help to minimize your recovery time.

ULTRASONIC ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION (UAL)

Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction or UAL actually emulsifies the fat cells thereby liquefying the cells meaning; less trauma to the skin.  Over the years we have seen better skin retraction, with this technique, because it is less traumatic.  Studies have shown that due to fewer traumas; the patient has a quicker recovery time.  Ultrasonic uses sound waves to "liquefy" unwanted fat unlike some lasers that burn the fat. UAL is an effective tool for removing fat from fibrous body areas, such as the male breasts or the back, or for removing larger volumes of fat in a single procedure.  Dr. Dobson utilizes both the tumescent and the ultrasonic techniques together.  UAL has proven to:

• Decreased post-operative swelling and bruising
• Better control of contour or shape of the body in the areas treated with liposuction
• Minimal problems with post-operative contour irregularity
• Relatively large volumes of fat may be removed with relatively little blood loss and minimal post-operative bruising
• Certain regions, such as the hip, posterior back and central body regions, may respond preferentially to UAL

Tumescent and Ultrasonic is most often utilized together. One to numb, constrict blood vessels and expand the space we are working in and the other to liquefy that fat. Our website can't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. Ultimately, you and Dr. Dobson will determine whether UAL and/or traditional liposuction are best suited for you. Please ask if there is anything about the procedure you don't understand.

Improved Body Contour: Our patients experience an improved body contour and exciting new figure within twenty-four hours.  Optimum results are obtained within one to four months.   Body sculpturing is considered a contouring procedure.  Age itself is not a determining factor, although the patient must be in good general health.  The tumescent technique can be used on almost any place on the body.   

Intended Results:

• A permanent improvement in the contour and proportion of the treated areas
• A more flattering figure and physique, in or out of clothing
• An improved self image
• Patients often see improved body contour and new figure within 24 hours
• Optimum results obtained within one to twelve months depending on the volume

Outpatient Treatment:  The procedure is performed in our outpatient surgical suite.

Recovery and Healing: Patients wear a compression garment covering the treated areas. Compression is advised for about six weeks as it helps with the contouring of the skin following surgery. Pain is usually quite moderate and is normally controlled with oral medication and/or an OnQ™ or Smart Infuser Pain Pump. Recovery time varies with each patient, primarily depending on the number of areas treated and the volume of fat removed. Patients will have minimal bruising due to the pre-op medications you will take. The final result takes shape over the following one to six months. Patients are able to go home the same day of the procedure and generally able to resume light activity the day after surgery. Patients usually recover and resume normal activities after approximately 4 to 7 days. While any surgical procedure carries certain risks, serious complications are uncommon with modern liposuction.

Maintain Your Shape:  After your procedure you will have fewer fat cells and your fat cells will be distributed more proportionately.  By maintaining your weight you will be able to maintain your shape. The success of liposuction is attributed to the inability of fat cells to reproduce, the techniques utilized to remove the fat, compression that is worn post-op and the surgeon’s skill.

Modern Liposuction: Are You a Candidate?

• If you have excess subcutaneous fat (under the skin) which is resistant to diet and exercise
• If you wish to change the contours of your body
• Improved techniques now allow removal of larger amounts of fat, allowing body sculpturing for heavier patients

Read Dr. Dobson's article on liposuction and obesity.  "Modern Liposuction:  A Logical Alternative Therapy for Obesity and Lipodystrophy", Texas D.O., Volume LVII, No.1, January 2000. 

Your BODY, YOUR CHOICE!

For more information about Male Liposuction and a free consultation in Dallas Fort Worth call Dr. Walter Dobson at  972-660-3188

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