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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'

LOWER BODY LIPOSUCTION

(lipoplasty)

Procedure:

  • Either standard liposuction with vacuum device or ultrasonic liposuction which "explodes" fat cells creating a liquid which is then suctioned out.
  • Improve body shape by removing exercise-resistant fat deposits with a vacuum device.
  • Dr. Olding always uses tumescence (filling targeted area with saline containing solution with a local anesthetic and epinephrine before liposuction to reduce post-operative bruising and swelling).
  • Common locations for lower-body liposuction include the buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves, & ankles.
In/Outpatient:

  • Outpatient.
  • Extensive procedures may require short inpatient stay.
Side Effects:

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

  • Asymmetry.
  • Rippling or cellulite of skin.
  • Pigmentation changes.
  • Skin injury.
  • Fluid retention.
  • Excessive fluid loss leading to shock (only in large volume cases).
  • Infection.
  • Bleeding.
Recovery:

  • Back to work: 1 - 2 weeks.
  • Strenuous Activity: 2 - 4 weeks.
  • Swelling and bruising: 1 - 6 months.
  • Use of tumescent technique may decrease post-operative bruising and swelling.
Results:

Permanent (with sensible diet & exercise).