Introduction to Liposuction and Body Sculpting St. Charles
How Liposuction Helps Body Sculpting
Localized accumulations of fat which are often inherited and frequently prove impossible to eliminate by exercise or dieting can now be removed permanently by body sculpting with liposuction surgery.
About Fat
Body fat of an adult tends to increase gradually over the years. After the age of 30, an individual tends to add fat according to a genetically predetermined pattern. This fat distribution often resists effort to diet and exercise it into shape. Examples are belly, hips, upper arms and flanks. People tend to store fat in one or more of these areas.
For many people with these stubborn pockets of fat, liposuction is the only realistic means of changing the body’s shape. In effect, liposuction is equal to focusing the effects of dieting and working out to very specific areas of the body.
Our Technique
Our doctor’s technique is called Tumescent Liposuction. It is much safer than traditional liposuction in that it requires only local anesthesia. Though the fat is permanently removed through surgery, patients have none of the risks (or expense!) of general anesthesia. Tumescent Liposuction infuses the area to be reduced with a solution of local anesthetic and epinephrine.
This allows for comfort and very, very little bleeding or bruising. Since patients are awake and conversing with the doctor, the whole team is aware of patient comfort and the procedure is very gentle. Patients move naturally so the doctor can assess symmetry for a great result. Very tiny cannulas are inserted to make tunnels in fat, and this is then suctioned out. A laser is applied to help loosen fat and tighten skin after the procedure.
Recovery
Recovery is so quick that most of our tumescent liposuction patients are back at work in 1-2 days.
Our Strengths
Our strengths are our hundreds and hundreds of happy patients. We have many repeat patients who, after having one area shaped, return for another, or recommend friends and family.
The doctor is involved with every step of your procedure, from your meeting with him at your initial consultation through your pre-operative appointments and through the surgery. He visits with you at your follow-up appointments and is always accessible for your questions or feedback.
There are no gimmicks, no series-of-treatments, no unproven methods, no restrictive diets, no meal plans.
Our price is one price. Consultation is free and without obligation. Your pre-operative visit and post-operative visits are included in one fee. There are no office visit charges, no anesthesia or anesthesiologist charges, no facility fees, no hospital fees, no added-on costs.
Our doctor has won multiple Patients’ Choice Awards for his patient care and attention to patient experience. Our staff and nurses value your safety and comfort and are highly skilled at their jobs.
Watch Dr. Wright discuss body sculpting and liposuction St. Charles
“How Does Liposuction Work?”
Areas Treated By Liposuction
The most frequently treated areas in women are the abdomen, hips, thighs, knees, calves, ankles, and beneath the chin. In men the most commonly treated areas include the love handles, the abdomen, breasts, and the neck/chin area.
Permanence Of Results
Fat cells that are removed by liposuction do not grow back. As long as the patient does not gain excessive amounts of weight, the new, more pleasing silhouette is permanent.
Have questions about Liposuction in St. Charles? Read our Ask the Doctor section, or ask a question using the form at right. Schedule your consultation today by calling us at 636-594-8371.
Did you know that St. Charles, the third most populous county in Missouri, is also the state’s most wealthy county? Originally home of the state capital, this county boasts rich, fertile soil from the Missouri River bottoms, which supplies great growing conditions for the numerous wineries and nurseries in the area. St. Charles’ most populous city is O’Fallon, MO, where our office is located. O’Fallon is three exits into St. Charles County from St. Louis County of off highway 64/40, just a hop skip and jump from the Chesterfield Valley.
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