Liposuction Defined

Smart Lipo and Liposuction by New York's Premier Plastic Surgeon - Dr. Stephen GreenbergLiposuction is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States, and Dr. Stephen Greenberg performs many liposuction procedures every week using only the latest technology. He strives to achieve the best in body contouring by using a combination of techniques, which are customized to each patient to ensure optimum results. Dr. Greenberg has been featured in many magazines and on CBS, ABC, and NBC news programs as a specialist in liposuction, smart lipo and body sculpture.What Is Liposuction?Liposuction (lipoplasty) is a procedure that can help contour your body by removing unwanted fat and inches from certain parts of the body, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, arms and chin. Liposuction is not a replacement for diet or exercise, but it helps selected patients get rid of stubborn areas that do not respond to other weight loss methods. With weight loss, the fat cells in your body only shrink - they do not disappear. Liposuction surgery actually removes the fat cells from your body. * Ultrasound assisted lipoplasty * The tumescent technique * Power assisted lipoplasty * Smart lipoDr. Greenberg utilizes a unique combination of tumescent liposuction, along with external ultrasound and power assisted liposuction. When used together, these methods provide the patient with a smoother contour and a quick recovery, with minimal pain or bruising. There will be a noticeable difference in your body contour almost immediately after liposuction surgery and a small amount of swelling that will continue to subside for a few months after. Your new contour will remain permanent as long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you gain weight after your liposuction surgery, the weight will distribute itself evenly throughout your body and will not settle in the same problem areas.These methods provide the patient with a smoother contour and a quick recovery, with minimal pain or brusingWhat is Smart Lipo?Smart lipo is a procedure to remove fat cells from your body. It is one of the newest technologies offered by Dr. Stephen Greenberg. Dr. Greenberg is the only cosmetic surgeon on the east coast to perform smart lipo surgery and one of the only doctors with an 18w smart lipo machine.Smart lipo is virtually painless and highly effective at removing unwanted body fat. Smart lipo uses a laser to eliminate these cells. The laser can easily differentiate between fat cells and other tissue such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles, tendons, etc. Once the smart lipo laser dissolves the fat cells, they are simply suctioned out of the body. Because of the innovative technology behind smart lipo, there is often less scarring and a quicker recovery time that with liposuction.As the only doctor to practice smart lipo on the east coast, Dr. Greenberg believes it is important that his patients fully understand the procedure and its effects. Contact Dr. Greenberg's office to set up a complimentary consultation about smart lipo, and find out if it's the best procedure for your individual needs.Liposuction or Smart Lipo ConsultationDr. Stephen Greenberg takes a great deal of time explaining liposuction options and procedures to his patients. He will examine you to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure, as well as show you pre-operative and post-operative pictures of his liposuction patients. Dr. Greenberg will evaluate the elasticity of your skin, and he will give his honest and professional opinion on how to improve your body contour. The honesty, care, and trust that you will experience is very important at your initial consultation. Dr. Greenberg will see you for your liposuction consultation in one of his two beautiful cosmetic surgery centers, in Manhattan or Woodbury, Long Island.Liposuction SurgeryDr. Greenberg will discuss your liposuction surgery with you at length. The pre-operative instructions will be explained to you and any questions you may have will be answered until you are completely comfortable with the procedure. The liposuction incisions are usually not conspicuous and are often hidden in skin creases. Your liposuction surgery will be performed in Dr. Greenberg's fully licensed ambulatory center, where his team of specialized nurses will take only the best care of you. On the day of your liposuction surgery, Dr. Greenberg will re-evaluate you and together you will decide exactly what areas will be treated. The liposuction procedure can take anywhere from one hour to three hours depending on what is being done. You will then be able to rest in our recovery room, until you are ready to go home.The liposuction procedure can take anywhere from one hour to three hours depending on what is being done.Liposuction RecoveryPost-operative instructions will be explained to you, and Dr. Greenberg will see you one to two days after your liposuction surgery. A post-operative garment is worn for two to four weeks to ensure proper healing. You may experience slight discomfort for a few days after your liposuction surgery, but you will be able to return to normal activities within a few days. In order to maximize your cosmetic result, Dr. Greenberg offers all of his patients a complimentary treatment package of Endermologie. These treatments will help reduce swelling and cellulite.Dr. Greenberg will evaluate the elasticity of your skin and he will give his honest and professional opinion on how to improve your body contour.Basic Liposuction Surgery and Recovery FactsAnesthesia General (Board Certified Anesthesiologist)Length of Procedure 1-3 hoursLength of Stay OutpatientWhere performed In Dr. Greenberg's office ambulatory Surgery Center.Discomfort Mild to moderate discomfort for about 1-3 daysReturn to work 3-4 days, depending on your jobSwelling Most swelling subsides within 3 weeksBruising Minimal to moderateStitches Dr. Greenberg will remove all stitches within 5-7 daysExercise 3-4 weeks to resume exerciseResults Dr. Greenberg strives to obtain a natural look. You will notice a result after about 3 weeks, but liposuction results will continue to improve for up to four months after the procedure.Find out more about liposuction procedures provided by Dr. Greenberg. View before and after liposuction pictures or contact Dr. Greenberg's Manhattan or Long Island cosmetic plastic surgery office for your complimentary liposuction or smart lipo consultation. All of us look forward to helping you.

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