Tumescent and Ultrasonic Liposuction for Naples and Fort Myers

Who Is a Good Candidate?

• Patients living near Naples who desire a more youthful and contoured appearance, silhouette, and size.
• Patients who wish to fit better in clothing and swimsuits.
• Patients who have localized fatty deposits that have been unresponsive to diet and exercise.
• Patients with good skin elasticity.

If you are seriously considering liposuction surgery and you live near our Naples office, we invite you to contact us for more information or to schedule your consultation. Be sure to register online for a special consultation savings.

The Procedure

• Operating in our fully-accredited, private surgery suite in Naples, Florida, anesthesia is usually a local supplemented with a mild sedation or general anesthesia.
• Tumescent anesthesia involves placing a dilute lidocaine solution into the fatty areas. This advanced anesthetic technique virtually eliminates any pain during the procedure, post-operative pain, or bruising.
• The procedure takes about two to six hours depending on the amounts and locations.
• The incisions are small (1/4") and very inconspicuous, usually located in a crease or under garment lines.
• The procedure involves the removal of the fat by suction. It does not disturb the overlying skin, the deep muscles or ligaments, or the nerves and vessels in between.
• Dr. Hasen offers ultrasonic liposuction for Fort Myers and Naples patients in addition to the tumescent technique.
• Small instruments connected to suction are used to vacuum out the fat carefully and artistically.
• No drains are used.
• A compression garment is worn on and off for four to six weeks. Pads are used over the liposuction sites and under the garment for the first three days.
• This can be combined with other plastic surgical procedures.

Featured Cases

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The before and after pictures above depict ACTUAL PATIENTS of Naples Plastic Surgeon Kent V. Hasen, M.D. Your results may vary.

The Recovery

• You can go home after several hours or can stay overnight.
• You can shower the next day.
• There is only minimal pain that is mostly gone by the end of the first week and easily controlled by medications.
• Swelling is mild to moderate for the first week, and rapidly disappears thereafter.
• Minimal bruising is common.
• Some grogginess is present which persists for about a week.
• You can resume many activities within the first week, and most (including exercise) by the third week.
• Stitches may need to be removed at seven to ten days.
• Expect to be off of work for only one to seven days. Some patients return to work the next day.

The Result

• Beautiful, balanced and proportioned contour that is immediately seen and continues to improve.
• More confident and comfortable with your appearance.
• If you gain weight, you do not gain much in the treated areas.
• More confident and comfortable in clothing, especially revealing clothing.
• Lasts the rest of your life especially if you maintain your weight and always looks better than if you did not have surgery.