About San Francisco Liposculpture / Liposuction

Liposuction in San Francisco is offered by Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr Shahin Javaheri. Here in our website, you will fine valuable information on lipoplasty, liposculpture, techniques, candidates, incision sites and more.

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon, Dr Shahin Javaheri, understands that healthy diet and regular exercise are a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, even with this, some persistent areas of fat do not respond to traditional weight-loss and management methods. San Francisco Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty or lipectomy, is a cosmetic procedure that can help sculpt and refine the body by removing unwanted fat from targeted areas. These areas include the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. Due to the constant innovation of new technologies, there are a number of new techniques including ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), VASER, the tumescent technique and the super-wet technique, currently available that can provide select patients with more precise results and shorter recovery periods. Health, wellness and beauty are intrinsically connected. Optimal health is the presence of mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Double board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery & Otolaryngology, Dr. Shahin Javaheri, calls this a WHOLE-ISTIC approach to health and beauty as he treats each patient as a unique individual while delivering optimal results.

Are You a Candidate for Liposculpture?

Dr Shahin Javaheri believes the strongest candidates for liposuction are those who are looking to improve their overall appearance and look better in and out of clothes. San Francisco Liposution, when combined with proper nutrition and exercise, is an excellent way to achieve the look you desire. Dr Shahin Javaheri uses liposuction to eliminate stubborn fatty areas to improve the overall contour of your body (Liposculpture). You can enhance and transform your figure and achieve the results you have always dreamed. It’s a fact that a healthy diet and regular exercise are a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, some persistent areas of fat do not respond to traditional weight-loss and management methods. Dr. Javaheri will take the time to listen to your needs and assist you in developing a plan that will enable you reach optimal results with liposculpture procedure. 

Consultation

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Shahin Javaheri, will review your medical history, examine you and discuss your goals then personalize a surgical plan that will determine which technique of liposuction that will yield the best results for your particular body. 

About the Procedure

During the procedure, small incisions are made in the targeted areas that need sculpting. Through these tiny incisions, a saline solution is infused to numb the site, enhance emulsification, and shrink blood vessels. When the fat is emulsified it can be easily removed and causes fewer traumas to the surrounding tissues. A narrow tube or cannula will be inserted and used to vacuum the fat layer that lies deep beneath the skin. The cannuala is maneuvered through the targeted fat layer, breaking up the fat cells and removing them permanently.

At the time of your procedure, a tiny incision will be made at the target site and a narrow tube or cannula will be inserted and used to vacuum the fat layer that lies deep beneath the skin. The cannula is pushed and pulled through the targeted fat layer, breaking up the fat cells and suctioning them out.

Liposuction is performed on an out-patient basis. Depending of the amount of fat to be removed, the procedure may be performed under local, regional, or general anesthesia. Dr. Javaheri will determine at the time of your consultation on which type of anesthesia will be best for you. 

What to Expect After Your Surgery

After surgery, it is not uncommon to experience: some excess fluid drainage from the incision site, swelling, bruising to varying degrees, which may take up to three weeks to disappear. Medical compression garments and surgery supplements provided to you on your pre operative visit will help with the bruising and swelling. 

Your Recovery

It is important to realize that although only tiny incisions are made, liposuction creates a large wound hidden under the skin and therefore the healing process will be gradual. You will be instructed to start walking around as soon as possible in order to reduce swelling, and to help prevent blood clots from forming in your legs.

Most patients can resume light activities within two to three days.

Strenuous activity should be avoided for about a month as your body continues to heal. After three weeks, most of the bruising and swelling should disappear, though minimal swelling may remain for six months or more. 

Possible Complications

Individuals vary greatly in their anatomy, their physical reactions, and their healing abilities, and the outcome is never completely predictable. As with any surgical procedure, the risk of infection, poor healing scars, prolonged bruising and swelling are some risks.