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Denver Liposuction Specialist - Dr. Slenkovich
What Does It Do?
Liposuction removes unwanted fat from targeted body areas. It is intended to produce a permanent improvement in the contour and proportion of the treated areas, along with a more flattering figure or physique. Most Denver liposuction patients are near normal weight but are looking for permanent contour changes; however, liposuction can also be used on heavier persons.
What Body Areas Are Appropriate for Liposuction?
Common areas for liposuction include the neck (under the chin), male chest/breasts, trunk, abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees, calves, and ankles. Liposuction may also be used in conjunction with abdominal tucks (abdominoplasty), breast reduction/reconstruction or other procedures.
Are You a Candidate?
If you have excess subcutaneous fat that is resistant to diet and exercise, or if you want to change the contours of your body, you may be a candidate for liposuction in Denver.
How Is the Procedure Performed?
Liposuction is usually done on an outpatient basis under sedation or general anesthesia. Small incisions allow the passage of hollow metal cannulas through the fat layers to selectively remove fat deposits. Dr. Slenkovich commonly uses both ultrasonic energy liposuction and traditional liposuction techniques.
What Is Recovery Like?
Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Generally, our liposuction Denver patients wear a compression garment for 1 to 2 weeks, as it helps reduce swelling after liposuction. Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Generally, our liposuction Denver patients wear a compression garment for 1 to 2 weeks, as it helps reduce swelling after liposuction. Once any soreness decreases, it is often more comfortable to wear lycra or spandex exercise pants. Bruising and swelling usually subside in two to four weeks. The final result takes shape over three to six months.
Financing:
We will be pleased to help you obtain financing for this procedure. We are affiliated with companies that offer financing for cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Slenkovich has written or edited numerous medical articles on Liposuction. Click on: "Liposuction, Calves and Ankles", "Liposuction, Large Volume: Safety and Indications", "Liposuction, Submental and Jowl", "Liposuction, Techniques", "Liposuction, Techniques: External Ultrasound-Assisted", "Liposuction, Techniques: Internal Ultrasound Assisted", "Liposuction, Thigh and Knee", "Liposuction, Trunk", "Liposuction, Upper Arms", "Breast Reduction, Liposuction Only", "Body Contouring, Buttocks Surgery", "Body Contouring, Abdominoplasty", "Body Contouring, Flankoplasty and Thigh Lift".
To Learn More
Please select from the menu on the right for more information about the specific procedure you’re interested in, and please view our before and after photos and 3-D demonstrations. We also invite you to read our patient experiences and patient testimonials pages.