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.

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.