Body Contouring

Procedure:

Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wall.

Length:

2 to 5 hours.

Anesthesia:

General

Outpatient:

Performed at Wichita Clinic Surgery Center. Does not require an overnight stay. Overnight stay is optional at an additional cost for cosmetic patients.

Side Effects:

Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months.

Recovery:

Back to work: 2 to 4 weeks. More strenuous activity: 4 to 6 weeks or more. Fading and flattening of scars: 3 months to 2 years.

Improve body shape by removing exercise-resistant fat deposits with a tube and vacuum device. Can be performed using the tumescent technique, in which targeted fat cells are infused with saline solution with a local anesthetic before liposuction to reduce post-operative bruising and swelling. Common locations for liposuction include chin, cheeks, neck, upper arms, above breasts, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves, or ankles.

Length:

1 to 2 hours or more.

Anesthesia:

General only.

Outpatient:

Performed at Wichita Clinic Surgery Center. Does not require an overnight stay. Overnight stay is optional at an additional cost for cosmetic patients.

Side Effects:

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

Recovery:

Back to work: 1 to 2 weeks. More strenuous activity: 2 to 4 weeks. Full recovery from swelling and bruising: 1 to 6 months or more.

Duration of Results:

Permanent, with sensible diet and exercise.

Laser liposuction with Sciton’s ProLipo system is the newest technology available to remove fat in an out-patient minimally invasive setting.  ProLipo delivers laser energy directly to areas of body fat through a slender fiber, liquefying the fat cells while contouring the body. The final result is the removal of targeted body fat and a firm, more attractive body contour. Any areas of the body that have pockets of unwanted body fat can be improved with ProLipo.  Popular areas include under the chin, abdomen, love handles, saddle bags, inner and outer thighs, bra roll, back and knees. 

The ideal candidate for ProLipo is healthy and reasonably fit with localized areas of fat that cannot be removed by exercise and diet alone.  Typically, only one treatment is required.  Results are usually visible very soon after treatment and will continue to improve for 2 -3 months.  The benefits of ProLipo compared to traditional liposuction are:

• Faster recovery and significantly shorter downtime with return to normal activity generally within a few days versus weeks. 
• ProLipo is performed under oral and or local sedation in the office procedure room setting versus in a hospital or surgical center under general anesthesia.
• Your skin will feel and look tighter and your body more contoured than with traditional liposuction.

Length:

Varies depending on the body part. 1 – 3 hours.

Anesthesia:

Oral and local sedation.

Outpatient:

In office procedure at Advanced Aesthetics.

Side Effects:

Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation, temporary fluid drainage from incision sites.

Recovery:

Back to work within 48 hours. No exercise or strenuous activity for 2 weeks. Full recovery from bruising and swelling 2 – 3 months.

Duration of Results:

Permanent with a sensible diet and exercise.

Procedure:

An arm lift, also known as brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure to remove loose skin and excess fat deposits in the upper arm. With age, upper arm skin can become loose and flabby. Liposuction can be used alone or in conjunction with an arm lift to remove excess fat in the upper arms.

Length:

2 to 5 hours.

Anesthesia:

General

Outpatient:

Performed at Wichita Clinic Surgery Center. Does not require an overnight stay. Overnight stay is optional at an additional cost for cosmetic patients.

Side Effects:

Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months.

Recovery:

Back to work: 2 to 4 weeks. More strenuous activity: 4 to 6 weeks or more. Fading and flattening of scars: 3 months to 2 years.

Procedure:

A thigh lift is performed to remove excess skin and fat from the thighs.  The skin of the thigh is also tightened by this procedure.  It may be performed in conjunction with liposuction, and it is a common treatment in individuals who have had significant amounts of weight loss.

Length:

2 to 5 hours.

Anesthesia:

General

Outpatient:

Performed at Wichita Clinic Surgery Center. Does not require an overnight stay. Overnight stay is optional at an additional cost for cosmetic patients.

Side Effects:

Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months.

Recovery:

Back to work: 2 to 4 weeks. More strenuous activity: 4 to 6 weeks or more. Fading and flattening of scars: 3 months to 2 years.