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Dr. Olding was featured in the Washingtonian as one of the area's top plastic surgeons. Dr. Olding was featured in the Washington's Consumer Checkbook as one of the area's top plastic surgeons. Dr. Olding was featured in the New York Times Style Magazine in Fall of 2004 for his vast knowledge & experience with buttock procedures. Dr. Olding was selected as one of America's Top Plastic Surgeon's by 'Guide to America's Top Plastic Surgeons'

ABDOMINAL LIPOSUCTION

(lipoplasty)

Procedure:

  • Improve body shape by removing exercise-resistant fat deposits with a vacuum-like device.
  • Can be performed using the ultrasonic technique, in which targeted fat cells are "imploded" creating a solution which is suctioned out.
In/Outpatient:

Outpatient.
Side Effects:

  • Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation.
  • Temporary fluid drainage from incision sites.
Risks:

  • Asymmetry.
  • Rippling or waviness of skin.
  • Pigmentation changes.
  • Skin injury.
  • Seroma (fluid collection).
  • Excessive fluid loss leading to shock (only in large
  • volume liposuction).
  • Infection.
  • Bleeding.
Recovery:

  • Back to work: 1 - 2 weeks.
  • Strenuous Activity: 2 weeks.
  • Swelling and bruising: 1 -3 months.
  • Use of tumescent technique and ultrasonic technique may decrease post-operative bruising and swelling.
Results:

Permanent (with sensible diet & exercise).