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Liposuction cosmetic surgery procedure can produce dramatic body contouring outcomes and transform an individual’s figure as long as it is performed by a skilled and experienced surgeon. The choice of the liposuction surgeon will be the most important decision that a patient will be required to take at the initial stage.  

Patients should objectively assess the professional credentials of a surgeon and assess whether they feel comfortable while communicating and engaging with the surgeon. Dr. Bryson Richards is a board certified plastic surgeon providing liposuction and various other procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations.

Board Certified from the ABPS

To undergo a procedure such as liposuction, the patient should preferably select a surgeon who has a board certification in plastic surgery from the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). ABPS is the most respected and authoritative certification board in the field of plastic surgery in the US, and it has the most rigorous process of certification and maintenance of the certification.

Surgeons with an ABPS certification will typically invest in the highest quality standards and practices to perform surgical procedures, adopt the current surgical techniques and technology, pursue continuing education, and follow the latest safety protocols to deliver the best outcomes to their patients.

If the surgeon is board certified by the ABPS, it serves as an assurance for the patient that the surgeon would have:

• Graduated from an accredited medical school
• Passed comprehensive written and oral exams
• Completed a minimum of six years of surgical training following medical school with at least three years of focused training in plastic surgery
• Completed continuing medical education, including patient safety, on a yearly basis
• Affiliation with accredited, state licensed, or Medicare certified surgical facilities

Relationship of Trust and Open Communication

Just like any other surgical procedure, liposuction surgery is a personal journey for a patient. Optimal results and deep satisfaction levels will be achieved when the patient enjoys a relationship of trust and open communication with the surgeon, and they are able to bond in that they are both on the same page. This encourages the patient to share their innate cosmetic needs and aspirations with the surgeon, and allows the surgeon to appreciate the patient’s requirements more accurately.

Having chosen the right surgeon, the patient will have a sense of reassurance throughout the process from the consultation to the actual liposuction surgery and recovery. The patient’s state of mind will count in achieving desirable final results and a sound overall personal satisfaction level. Dedicated cosmetic surgeon Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for liposuction surgery.

Professional Credentials of Dr. Richards

Dr. Richards received training in advanced cosmetic and plastic surgery at the leading Cleveland Clinic. He completed his graduation from Cornell Medical School in New York City and was chief plastic surgery resident at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He earned his board certification from the prestigious American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Richards is a regular invitee to national conferences where he shares his expertise with his peers. He has also published numerous scientific papers in innovative research areas related to the field of surgery.

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Liposuction is one of the most effective body contouring cosmetic surgery procedures available today. Over the years, the procedure has become more advanced and less invasive, resulting in minimal risk and reduced discomfort and downtime. Several techniques can be used to perform liposuction, but the overall procedure steps will largely remain unchanged in each case.

Dr. Bryson Richards is a board certified plastic surgeon providing liposuction and other surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. During the initial consultation, Dr. Richards will apprise the patient of the various steps involved in the surgery, and put them at ease. Patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations have an opportunity to receive liposuction from Dr. Richards.

Anesthesia

Liposuction plastic surgery procedure usually involves only local anesthesia, but general anesthesia may be used in some cases where multiple areas are involved or a substantial amount of fat reduction is necessary. Mild sedation may be used along with local anesthesia, depending on the patient’s anxiety levels.

Local anesthetic such as lidocaine is usually applied in the tumescent liposuction technique, which makes the procedure less risky and reduces anesthesia effects. However, patients who are allergic to lidocaine may not be able to undergo tumescent liposuction.

Placement of Incisions

Small incisions will be made in inconspicuous locations within the targeted area once the patient has been placed under anesthesia. The size of incisions generally ranges between a quarter and a third of an inch. As long as the incisions are small and placed discreetly, the patient will not have to worry much about the subsequent scarring.

Experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for liposuction and several other procedures for the breast, body and face.

Removing Excess Fat Tissue

The surgeon will introduce an ultra thin cannula through the incisions to minimize or remove stubborn fat tissue. Once the vacuum tube reaches the deeper layers of fat, the surgeon will gently manipulate it to dislodge the fat cells. As the fat cells begin to disintegrate, the surgeon will suction them out through a pump or syringe attached to the other end of the cannula.

Advanced techniques such as laser, RF or ultrasound energy may be used at this stage of fat reduction to make liposuction less invasive and more precise. The patient will anyway have to be administered replacement fluids through IV during and after liposuction in order to compensate for the loss of fluid and blood.

Wound Closure

The incisions will be closed with traditional or absorbable sutures once the fat reduction procedure is completed. Drain tubes will usually be placed by the surgeon below the skin in the incision areas. This will help to collect excess fluid and reduce infection risk in the first few days after surgery.

Drain tubes as well as sutures will usually be removed in about a week or 10 days. If the incisions are very minor, the surgeon may allow them to remain open so that bruising and swelling is minimal. If liposuction is performed together with other surgeries, the procedure steps may be slightly adjusted.

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According to the ASPS figures, liposuction is currently the second most popular procedure performed by a cosmetic surgeon in the US. Before the surgeon accepts a patient for liposuction, they will determine their fitness to undergo the surgery. The surgeon will evaluate various aspects to assess the candidacy and then schedule a date for the surgery.

At the time of pre-op consultation, the surgeon will try to know the reasons why the patient wants to have liposuction and which specific concerns about their body may be bothering them. Dr. Bryson Richards is a board certified plastic surgeon providing liposuction to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations.

Suitable Candidates

An ideal candidate for liposuction would be someone who has a fairly good health condition, and their body weight is within 25 pounds of their ideal weight. The person would be unhappy about the appearance of stubborn fat pockets in certain areas of the body, which have become resistant to exercise and diet. A suitable candidate will be over the age of 18, and will have a positive mindset, clear goals and reasonable expectations from liposuction.

Who is Not a Candidate?

The cosmetic surgeon may advise certain people to avoid liposuction. These may include:

• A woman who is currently pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning to have pregnancy
• A person with underlying health concerns which could interfere with the surgery or the post-operative recovery
• Smokers who are unwilling or unable to give up the habit for a specified period of time as advised by the surgeon
• People who are unable to change the schedule of certain prescription or non-prescription drugs as advised by the surgeon.
• People who are allergic to lidocaine, a local anesthetic which may be applied as part of tumescent liposuction.

Teen Candidacy

In rare cases, liposuction may be performed on candidates who are still in their teens. These candidates will typically have one or more lingering fat bulges remaining after a major weight loss. The teen’s physical and emotional health, maturity and self-esteem concerns will be assessed before they are selected as candidates for liposuction.

Adult Candidacy

In a procedure such as liposuction, there is no prescribed upper age limit. The surgeon will evaluate whether the patient is physically fit to safely under the surgery. If the patient is uncertain about their health, they may first consult with their doctor and then visit the cosmetic surgeon’s office for a more detailed candidacy evaluation.

Patients with a fair amount of skin elasticity in the affected areas will be ideal candidates because their skin will adapt smoothly to the new, sculpted contours. Older patients will typically have greater skin laxity compared to the younger ones. Dedicated and sagacious plastic surgeon Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas.  

Keeping Realistic Expectations

Liposuction is only meant to reduce localized concentrations of fat in certain areas of the body. Only about 10 pounds of fat or less will be usually removed from the affected areas. Ideal candidates should know that liposuction is not a weight loss surgery, and only designed to improve body contours.

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