Liposuction or Liposculpture is the surgical procedure where fat cells are permanently removed to reshape body areas that are resistant to diet and exercise. It is the most common cosmetic procedure in the world with more than 1000 performed daily. The procedure may be done utilizing a variety of techniques and may be achieved utilizing local anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation for more involved procedures. The procedure is performed in the office and varies from thirty minutes to a few hours depending on the areas suctioned and volume removed. Patients walk out of the office within 1½ hours after completion of their procedure.

Dr. Taranow utilizes both the tumescent and ultrasonic techniques to minimize postoperative pain and bruising. An elastic garment is worn for one or two weeks and many patients see an improvement in their silhouette in just seven days. You may return to work in as few as one to three days and resume regular activities and workouts in three to five days.