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Before and after 6 months, liposculpture to the hips, abdomen, buttocks, inner and outer thighs
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About The Procedure
Liposuction/Liposculpture body sculpting (suction-assisted lipectomy, ultrasonic assisted liposculpture) is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures performed today. Proven safety, minimal scarring and outstanding results have made the various liposuction techniques the preferred method for removing fat from the hips, thighs, buttocks and midriff, as well as areas of the face, neck and arms.
Dr. Darryl Hodgkinson as a leader in liposuction Sydney cautions his patients that liposuction is not an alternative to weight reduction, but can be very effective in removing fat from areas that do not respond to diet and exercise programs.
Liposuction is commonly used to remove stubborn, diet-and exercise-resistant fat deposits and to sculpt the body into a slimmer profile. For many of Dr. Hodgkinson’s patients, resistant fat deposits may be a genetic/inherited problem.
Most Commonly Treated Areas in Men and Women
Dr. Hodgkinson finds that most frequently treated areas in women are: ■ the abdomen ■ hips ■ thighs ■ knees For liposuction in men this usually includes the love handles, abdomen, and enlarged male breasts (gynecomastia). These are areas where body contouring with liposuction produces the most impressive results.The Safest and Most Effective Liposuction Procedure
Today, there are an ever-increasing number of types of liposuction (suction-assisted lipectomy, ultrasonic assisted liposculpture, power assisted liposculpture and the tumescent technique) and the choice of technique or combination of techniques used by Dr. Hodgkinson the results vary based on the patient’s specific body composition. Dr. Hodgkinson cautions that all patients are different and a personal comprehensive consultation is required to determine if you are a candidate for liposuction and what type of results you can expect. There are many different tools with which liposuction can be performed. Before & After Liposuction of Inner Thighs, Saddlebags, Hips, & Knees |
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The Safest and Most Effective Liposuction Procedure
Suction-assisted lipectomy is normally performed under light general anesthesia in our fully licensed and accredited day surgery facility. There are some risks and side effects related to liposuction as with most surgeries. However, liposuction is a safe procedure with very few side effects. Should the types of side effects occur such as skin irregularity, lumpiness, dimpling, loose skin or infection occur, they are usually easily corrected. Most patients are back to work within a week and positive results can be seen within days after the surgery although the complete long-term result may not be visible for a few months when all residual swelling subsides. Dr. Hodgkinson is an expert plastic cosmetic surgeon in Sydney offering liposuction and liposculpture services with over 25 years experience, not only in the field but in liposuction specifically. To find out if you are a candidate for liposuction contact the clinic to make a time for a consultation with Dr. Hodgkinson.
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How can I get rid of the fat round my waist. What can I do?
Q: I can't get rid of the fat round my waist. What can I do?
A: It is no secret that the well-known "Aussie beer gut" is not a good look. Diet and exercise go a long way to helping get rid of it, but liposuction can offer a more rapid and predictable result. Liposuction for men generally includes the "love handle" area, the abdomen and sometimes the chest. The average male's skin contracts better than women's and skin etching techniques can define the "six-pack", the pectorals and the waist area. If diet and exercise have failed to give you the shape you need, then you should not only keep up the good work but consider liposuction. I use the ultrasonic and power cannula techniques to refine the male torso. We have been delighted with the definition that can be achieved by using the newer operating procedures. This 40 year old male is a recent case shown here before and after liposuction.
To find out more about liposuction and other procedures for male patients, please call us at the Clinic, or browse further information from our website.Male Liposuction
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Related Questions and Information:
Special features of the Double Bay Day Surgery Q: I work out at the gym, eat well, but my chest is still flabby. What can I do about it? Q: Male breasts are in the news - but can you do anything about them? Q: “What can you do for my ‘love handles’? ” Exercise and diet don’t seem to help at all!” Q: What is the difference between Liposuction and Liposculpture? Q: Why are the fat deposits on my hips, thighs and waist so hard to budge, even though I am exercising and have a sensible diet? Q: I diet and exercise but still have big hips, what can I do? Q: I have a few extra kilos from winter - what can I do before summer? Q: My tummy bulges out no matter what I try since I've had children. What can I do about it? -
How can I lose weight before summer?
Q: I have a few extra kilos from winter - what can I do before summer?
A: So many patients are coming to us now wanting liposculpture of their waist, hips and thighs to get back their figure so that they can fit into the summer fashions. Liposculpture to enhance your figure involves reshaping from the waist to the hips and thighs using the latest pneumatic and ultrasonic liposculpture cannulas. The procedure is carried out as an outpatient at my fully licensed facility, the Double Bay Day Surgery, under a light anaesthesia. Patients usually return to most activities and work within 7-10 days.
For more information on figure liposculpture and other procedures just call us at the Clinic on 9362 7400.Liposuction
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Related Questions and Information:
Special features of the Double Bay Day Surgery Q: What is the difference between Liposuction and Liposculpture? Q: Why are the fat deposits on my hips, thighs and waist so hard to budge, even though I am exercising and have a sensible diet Q: I diet and exercise but still have big hips, what can I do? Q: I have a few extra kilos from winter - what can I do before summer? Q: I exercise regularly and eat carefully but I can’t get rid of the fat round my waist. What can I do? Q: My tummy bulges out no matter what I try since I've had children. What can I do about it? Q: I work out at the gym, eat well, but my chest is still flabby. What can I do about it? Q: Male breasts are in the news - but can you do anything about them? -
I have a double chin. What can I do?
Q: I have a double chin. What can I do?
A: A double chin is not only a sign of aging or being overweight but can also be a hereditary area for fatty deposits. For persons in their teens to thirties who still have good elasticity in their skin (and even older in some cases) Liposuction to the chin can produce remarkable results. Naturally, the surgeon must be artistically skilled in remodelling the patient's profile to suit their features and facial balance. Neck LiposuctionNeck Liposuction
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Related Questions and Information:
Special features of the Double Bay Day Surgery Q: Is it true I can have a Mid-Face Lift without leaving visible scars? Q: How can I get rid of my sagging jowls? Q: I am only 28 and I have a double chin. What can I do? Q: I look tired and my friends ask "what are you worrying about?" Q: I’m 44 years of age and have noticed some excess wrinkling around my eyes, jowling, and some thickness in my neck and under my chin. My friends say I am looking tired. Am I too young for a facelift? Q: What is the S-Lift? Q: “My eyes were my best feature when I was young, now everyone says I look tired. Can my eyes look young again?” Q: I know I need a facelift, but how about my heavy eyelids? Q: What can I do about my heavy eyelids? (Asian) -
What can you do for my ’love handles’? Exercise and diet don’t seem to help at all!
Q: “What can you do for my ‘love handles’? Exercise and diet don’t seem to help at all!”
A: Liposuction is extremely effective for the love handle area. Men store fat in different areas to women and just like women, find these isolated pockets of fat hard to shift with diet and exercise. Liposuction, or the removal of fat cells, is ideal in such areas to restore or even improve a man’s physique.The major difference in liposculpture for men and women, is that in men the goal is to expose muscularity, whereas in women the emphasis is on creating sensuous curves. This procedure can be carried out as an outpatient at my licensed day surgery facility. For more information on this or other procedures, just call the clinic or visit our website.
Male body-shaping is becoming more popular each year. To review some of Dr. Hodgkinson’s Liposuction cases, please check out our Patients' Before and After Gallery.Liposculpture by Dr Hodgkinson
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Related Questions and Information
Special features of the Double Bay Day Surgery Q: What is the difference between Liposuction and Liposculpture? Q: Why are the fat deposits on my hips, thighs and waist so hard to budge, even though I am exercising and have a sensible diet Q: I diet and exercise but still have big hips, what can I do? Q: I have a few extra kilos from winter - what can I do before summer? Q: I exercise regularly and eat carefully but I can’t get rid of the fat round my waist. What can I do? Q: My tummy bulges out no matter what I try since I've had children. What can I do about it? Q: I work out at the gym, eat well, but my chest is still flabby. What can I do about it? Q: Male breasts are in the news - but can you do anything about them? -
What is the difference between liposuction and liposculpture?
Q: What is the difference between Liposuction and Liposculpture?
A: When the fat cells are removed, it is critical that the surgeon creates a smooth contour. Creating this contour or figure for the patient requires the surgeon to remove fat to the right depth in both the area affected and all surrounding areas to avoid the pitfalls of dimpling. This can necessitate the use of multiple liposculpture techniques including tumescent and ultrasonic as well as many sizes of cannulae (instruments). In Liposculpture, the expertise of the surgeon is more important than any machine or method, as creating the right contour takes many years of experience. I was at the meeting where liposuction was first introduced by Dr. Illouz from Paris over 25 years ago and have enjoyed great success with these techniques for over two decades.Liposculpture
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Related Questions and Information:
Special features of the Double Bay Day Surgery Q: What is the difference between Liposuction and Liposculpture? Q: Why are the fat deposits on my hips, thighs and waist so hard to budge, even though I am exercising and have a sensible diet Q: I diet and exercise but still have big hips, what can I do? Q: I have a few extra kilos from winter - what can I do before summer? Q: I exercise regularly and eat carefully but I can’t get rid of the fat round my waist. What can I do? Q: My tummy bulges out no matter what I try since I've had children. What can I do about it? Q: I work out at the gym, eat well, but my chest is still flabby. What can I do about it? Q: Male breasts are in the news - but can you do anything about them?
