Although we live in a period that considers exercise and weight control popular, many people suffer from excess weight and localized accumulation of fat that they cannot get rid of despite exercise or diet. Such accumulations of fat can be removed with the use of a high vacuum device. The objective of liposuction is to contour the shape of the body in such a way as to give it the best possible form with the least amount of remaining fat.Liposuction is one of the most popular plastic surgical procedures performed by Dr. Marefat. With offices located in Woodbridge and Arlington Virginia Dr.Marefat offers body sculpting as one of the many procedures with which he can reshape your body.

The popularity of liposuction is perhaps due to its relative simplicity (in the hands of a qualified surgeon). Large amounts of fat can safely be removed through incisions that are barely visible. The fat suctioned never comes back. However, you must remember that it is impossible to suction all fat cells, and the ones that remain may get enlarged if you do not control your dietary intake.

In recent years modern methods of liposuction have virtually eliminated all its dangers. The technique of Tumescent Liposuction has made it possible for the surgeon to remove large amounts of fat without the need for blood transfusion (which was necessary in many large suctioning procedures in the past). There is also much less discomfort and a shorter recovery time with this technique. Liposculpture is when the surgeon artistically shapes that area of the body to the ideal form. Liposculpture is more time consuming and requires greater artistic sensiblity than regular liposuction. Power assisted liposuction (PAL) and Ultrasonic Liposuction use technologically advanced methods to achieve faster or more thorough evacuation of fat. However, their use does not gaurantee a better result.

The procedure can be either done under local plus sedation or under general anesthesia depending on the extent of surgery. The vacuum suction is inserted in the fatty layer of skin through a small incision and fat is removed. Depending on the extent of fat removal you may be able to perform this operation in the office. Dr. Marefat has minor procedure rooms in his offices in Northern Virginia where he can address small pockets of fat accumulation under local anethesia. However in larger cases where he suspects removal of larger volumes of fat he usually likes to use an outpatient facility such as Inova Springfield Surgery Center in Alexandria, Alexandria Hosptial, or the Virginia Hospital Center.

It is important to understand that liposuction is not a substitute for proper diet and exercise. The best liposuction candidates are those who have localized accumulations of fat. The elastic property and tone of skin are also important in achieving good results. If you have skin of poor elasticity your surgeon may recommend a skin tightening procedure in conjunction with liposuction. Although skin removal is effective in eliminating the excessive laxity, it does leave permanent scars.

After surgery you will wear a compression garment in order to minimize the swelling in the suctioned areas. Wearing this garment for one or two months ensures proper healing and recovery.

Depending on the extent of surgery you may be able to resume normal activities the same day, or need a week to recover. Generally, recovery is complete, no matter how extensive the procedure, by the end of the first week. Rigorous and strenuous activities should be avoided in the first few weeks.

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Dr. Marefat offers body contouring surgery to residents of Woodbridge, Stafford, Fredricksburg, Alexandria, Arlington, Mclean, and other areas of Northrern Virginia. He also extends his expretise to residents of Chevy Chase Maryland, and Washingotn DC.

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