Body Procedures From Athena Clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii - Liposuction

Liposuction

Even with a balanced diet and a strict exercise regimen, stubborn fatty deposits often prevent people from achieving their desired body shape. For many in Honolulu, Hawaii, the answer is liposuction, a procedure used to extract fat from specific areas of the body that are resistant to exercise. Following the procedure, patients can expect a slimmer, smoother figure.

The Surgery

At the Athena Clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii, liposuction surgery begins with the insertion of a slim, hollow tube known as a cannula into small incisions near the area to be treated. Dr. Peterson moves the cannula through layers of tissue to extract fat. Once sufficient fat has been removed, he then closes the incision.

At Athena Clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii, several different liposuction techniques can be used, depending on the particular situation. The super-wet technique injects fluid into the area to be recontoured, about the same amount as the fat to be extracted. In tumescent liposuction, Dr. Peterson injects double or triple the amount of fluid. In Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL), a specially designed cannula liquefies the fat before suctioning it away.

For most patients of Athena Clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii, liposuction procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. Your surgeon will suggest the most appropriate form of anesthesia (epidural block, intravenous sedation, or a local or general anesthesia).

After the Surgery

Following the surgery, an elastic bandage is applied in order to reduce swelling and keep the skin in place. For most patients of Athena Clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii, following liposuction, stitches are typically removed after seven days and patients return to work after a few days.

To schedule a consultation for any of these procedures, contact Dr. Robert Peterson at the Athena Clinic in Honolulu today, or read on for more information.

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