LIPOSUCTION

TUMESCENT LIPOSUCTION
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MEGA LIPOSUCTION
LIPOSUCTION FAQ

Liposuction

Dr Daniel Lanzer has participated in many of the advances in Cosmetic Surgery in Australia and the world particularly in Liposuction and Laser treatments for facial wrinkles and eyelid rejuvenation. Dr Lanzer has over 20 years experience and has performed in excess of 10,000 liposuction procedures.

Dr Lanzer helped convene the first hands on teaching conference on Tumescent Liposuction (fat removal) in Australia. He also showcased this new procedure to the Australian public when they followed the conference on Australian Television.

Dr Lanzer is the Liposuction representative on the surgical committee of the Australian College of Dermatologists. Dr Lanzer was one of the first doctors to use laser treatment in Australia for facial wrinkles, eyelid rejuvenation and laser removal of hair, veins, pigmentation and tattoos. He was one of the Dermatologists who convened the first conference to teach other doctors how to perform these procedures.

He has lectured in conferences in Australia and the USA and at International meetings such as, The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons and The American Academy of Dermatologists.

Dr Daniel Lanzer is one of the first doctors to have performed the Tumescent Liposuction (fat removal) technique in Australia. He has organized conferences to teach other doctors and has had extensive training overseas. He has personally performed some ten thousand Liposuction procedures and will be glad to show you photos, visit our before and after photo section on this website.

Dr Lanzer has specialized in the method of Liposuction (fat removal) to help reduce the body mass of people who are overweight, this method is called Mega Liposuction.

Dr Lanzer was one of the developers and helped pioneer Breast Reduction via Liposuction (fat removal) and has published his results in International literature and lectured at conferences in the USA on this subject. He was featured on Television in America at the conference, when he spoke on this procedure.

Dr Lanzer was a Co-Author of an International textbook on Liposuction and Liposuction Safety.

Dr Lanzer was the first doctor in Australia to receive hands on training by the pioneers of the Vaser Hi Definition Liposculpture from America. Dr Lanzer was first in Australia to use the Venus Freeze, a non surgical device for Face and Body Treatments: Anti Ageing Circumferential Reduction, Cellulite Reduction and Skin Tightening.

He was featured on Television in 1992 when Liposuction became known and he was filmed for the Steve Vizard and Ray Martin Shows. In 1998 he was featured using the new Mega Liposuction technique twice on Good Medicine and again in 2000 on Liposuction Breast Reduction which he helped pioneer this technique.

Dr Daniel Lanzer was a guest speaker at the Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons in San Diego in 2001, where he presented a paper on “The Safety Factors of Large Volume Liposuction” and the “New Technique of Breast Reduction by Liposuction”. Dr Daniel Lanzer is one of the chosen specialists to be part of a worldwide study to assess the safety of liposuction. His technique (which explains his safety method) was published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology. Dr Daniel Lanzer is the chosen key investigator for an overseas company working on fat reduction devices.

Types of Liposuction

Liposculpture- to help reshape the ideal flowing silhouette shape in a female and relies on an artistic flair and experience of the surgeon.
Liposuction- in some areas maximum suction and fat removal is required on areas of the hips and waist.
Mega Liposuction- to help with patient’s who are overweight. Fat removal of up to 10 litres may be removed in 2 procedures.
Female Breast Reduction- Dr Lanzer is a world pioneer in this concept to reduce the size and weight of heavy female breasts by liposuction alone.
Hi Def Liposuction- Dr Lanzer was the first Australian surgeon to train in this method This method may create athletic grooves in stomach area to highlight the muscles.
Male Breast Reduction – Liposuction (fat removal) and occasionally combined with incision surgery is very effective in flattening the feminine looking chest in men’.
Face rejuvenation- liposuction of the neck and joules can produce a long lasting face rejuvenation appearance of the face.
Fat Transfer – through the method of liposuction to assist with female breast enlargement, full face rejuvenation and fat rejuvenation of the hands.

Fat Removal

Dr Lanzer helped convene in Melbourne the first hands on Conference on the Tumescent Liposuction method in 1992. This was featured on many television programs that ran out of Melbourne to the rest of Australia. Dr Lanzer recalls that some of his colleagues and friends liked to joke the That’s Melbourne was now replaced by Liposuction Melbourne. Liposuction Melbourne took a number of steps that helped develop liposuction around the world. In the late 90′s Liposuction Melbourne with Dr Lanzer talked about Mega liposuction, in 2000 Liposuction Melbourne was onto Breast reduction via liposuction and then Liposuction Melbourne in 2009 was onto body liposculpture. Dr Lanzer has always stressed to

“Click here to the before and after photos”

We offer a FREE, No Obligation Cosmetic Surgery Consultation and a detailed explanation of the procedure.

Dr Lanzer can email all patients a detailed consent form which provides information related to the surgery. This information is made available to all patients before surgery, allowing enough time for the patient to ask any questions they may have.

Types of Liposuction

There are several types of liposuction procedures available – all of which use an instrument called a cannula to remove unwanted fat. Tumescent Liposuction involves an injection of a large amount of anesthetic into the area being treated. Dr Lanzer also uses Vaser Liposuction with liposculpture. This is a third generation ultrasound that helps soften the fat and tighten the skin.

Tumescent Liposuction has undoubtedly been the most revolutionary and innovative procedure in the field of Cosmetic Surgery in the last ten years. It’s primary effect is to allow the surgeon to remodel any part of the body, such as chubby flanks, bulging stomachs, voluminous lower backs and thighs. Tumescent Liposuction is a surgical procedure that enables removal of excess fatty tissue from areas such as the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, back, ankles, arms, chin, lower cheeks and neck. It is like keyhole surgery to remove fat. The method was discovered initially by an American Dermatologist Dr Klein and this procedure known as Liposuction involves filling the fat initially with a very dilute local anesthetic solution. The result is that the fat is numbed and fat can be removed via small nicks in the skin with either the patient being awake or asleep under an anesthetic.

Treatable Areas of Liposuction for the body

The classic reason for liposuction is to remove stubborn areas of fat that are resistant to weight loss. These areas may include the infamous: love handles, saddle bags, thighs, abdomen, buttocks, flanks, hips, upper arms, chin and neck. Men and women may also choose liposuction to reduce breast size, a procedure suited to breast reduction. Liposuction can be performed consecutively on many different areas of the body in the one surgery.

Am I Right For Liposuction?

It’s important that any individual considering liposuction is realistic about their results. Dramatic results can certainly be achieved however they may not be as immediate or obvious as many people desire. Similarly to any surgery, the success of liposuction depends on many certain factors such as age, skin type, your weight and overall, general health. Liposuction is not recommended for those individuals with a weakened immune system, heart or artery problems. Good candidates for liposuction include people who are of a normal weight or say up to 20 kilos overweight. An ideal patient may have healthy, elastic skin and have specific areas they wish to tend to – such as the tummy, thighs and buttocks that will not respond to changes in diet and exercise. Liposuction and liposculpture can be performed when the situation is not as ideal as in older patients even in there 70’s or patients who are overweight. In this situation the goal and end result is different. At the end of the day the only way to really know if you are a candidate is to have Dr Lanzer do a free no obligation assessment. Dr Lanzer has 20 years of experience and has performed over 10,000 cases.

Who can benefit from liposuction?

There is a hereditary predisposition to store fat in specific areas that tend to be stubborn and unresponsive to dieting and exercise. Women tend to accumulate fat around their hips, thighs, lower abdomen and neck. Men store excess fat around the flanks and abdomen. The procedure can be performed on patients who have localized areas of fat, such as on the areas mentioned or can be performed in multiple areas to aid in generalized weight and fat reduction. The latter is called full body liposuction. The most common areas for liposculpture are the outer thighs (‘saddle bags’), hips, buttocks, abdomen in females and lower abdomen, flanks and breasts in males. Using very fine cannula, liposuction can also remove fat from the neck and so called jowls. The ideal patient is not obese and has good skin elasticity. Interestingly, the skin retracts after liposuction so that larger and elderly patients can expect very good results also. Dr Lanzer has performed liposuction on men and women from the age of 18 to 80. Very occasionally teenagers need liposuction for heavy breasts or other medical needs.

Why do liposuction?

When fat has accumulated in “congenital” or resistant areas and fails to respond to diet, slimming exercises and weight loss
When the fat is concentrated on the stomach, flanks, hips, buttocks, thighs, ankles, chin, cheeks and neck and is resistant
When a kick start to a weight loss program is needed
For love handles not responding to diet
When the neck hangs or has lost its sharp angle
When you want an athletic look to your stomach
When you are overweight and need a kick start
If large breasts are a concern in a male or if heavy and large breasts are a concern in a female.

Advantages of the Tumescent Method:

Numbs the area so that the procedure does not necessarily require a general anesthetic and post- surgery discomfort is reduced.
Seals the blood vessels so that there is little or no bleeding, resulting in less bruising. There is no need for intravenous ‘drips’ or blood transfusions.
Softens the fat so that it comes out smoothly and evenly, allowing much greater amounts of fat to be removed safely.
The fluid used is anti-bacterial, so that infection is less likely.
Newer liposuction techniques have resulted in many more patients requesting this technique.

Liposuction Technique:

Liposculpture involves shaping and refining at the same time as suctioning fat out. It is particularly used when treating outer thighs and buttocks to produce the natural flow of the body silhouette. It takes years of experience to be able to understand exactly the amount of fat that should be removed and the surgical expertise involved in this procedure.

Firstly, Dr Daniel Lanzer will mark out the areas on your body to be suctioned. This allows for an accurate targeting of fat. Dr Lanzer will then photograph these marks for later reference. A patient can choose to be awake and just receive a pethidine injection or be asleep with the light general anesthetic.

Next a large amount of fluid is infused into the target treatment areas, before the suction is performed. This fluid consists of saline solution, local anesthetic (lidocaine) and adrenalin (a vasoconstrictor), the term “tumescent” actually refers to the “turgid” state of the tissues into which the solution has been infiltrated. This technique makes for much easier fat drainage, less or no blood loss, better anesthesia during the procedure and afterwards, and fewer post-operative bruises. The excess fatty tissue is then removed. This is achieved by means of a cannula connected to a suction device (vacuum or large syringe), the cannula is introduced into the fat situated under the skin through small incisions (2-4 mm) made close to the target treatment area, it’s then pushed through the fat until it reaches the area in question. The cannula is then moved about so that the fat is broken up and suctioned.

Why choose a Dermatologist for your surgery?

Dermatology is an accredited specialty around the world, it involves many years of extra intense training after medicine. A large part of Dermatology involves studying skin cancer, skin cosmetic and skin therapies. Many of the great breakthroughs in Cosmetic medicine and Cosmetic Surgery was developed by Dermatologists. For example Dermatologist Dr Klein invented Tumescent Liposuction. Other Dermatologists have also invented Lasers for wrinkles, Lasers for removal of pigmentation /redness / tattoos, Muscle relaxants and the first anti ageing injection of collagen.

Dr Lanzer has trained overseas with his Dermatology Colleagues and has interacted with them for years. His detained training helps him assess the skin and its healing ability. Besides the extra years of Dermatology training, Dr Lanzer has now some 20 years of experience specifically in this area. In Australia any doctor without any registered training can start-up cosmetic surgery procedures such as liposuction.

Dr Lanzer has been chosen by his Dermatology Colleagues to be the Liposuction representative of the subcommittee of the surgical group of Dermatologists.

Possible Complications / Risks of Liposuction

Like any surgery, liposuction carries some risks. Infection is the most serious risk but is extremely rare due to the antiseptic tumescent fluid, pre-operative antibiotics and sterile techniques. Loose skin, temporary numbness and irregularities may occur.

The procedure is performed under a highly sterile environment in his Accredited Day Surgery Hospital.

Pre-operative antibiotics are given to each patient.

Lanzer will start you on antibiotics before surgery as a prevention. Dr Lanzer has not seen deep vein clots in his patients but it is a risk with all surgery and there have been not serious complications in his personal experience.

Swelling is common after liposuction. There will be swelling and bruising and some soreness and pain. Risks also include denting and loose skin. Liposuction does not treat stretch marks and may not necessarily help cellulite.

Weight gain after liposuction may mean the fat returns or comes in other places. It’s possible other surgery may be required after liposuction. It is important read the consent forms that is given.

Make sure your liposuction is only performed in a registered sterile theatre. Dr Lanzer’s Day Surgery Theatre is in Malvern and is fully accredited with the world standard ISO for safety and quality in healthcare. An enormous amount of effort and costs are involved to obtain this recognition.

Maintaining Your Body After Liposuction

Although liposuction removes a number of existing fat cells, it does not guarantee that you will not regain some fat to the area being treated. It’s crucial that you have a healthy lifestyle plan to maintain your results – include a moderate diet and be sure to exercise for at least 30 minutes three to five times each week. Not only will this help you maintain your figure after the liposuction surgery, it will also improve your overall health and help prevent the onset of certain diseases. Dr Lanzer offers a free consultation with an expert nutritionist and Dietician, Mark Surdut.

Dr Lanzer’s Cosmetic Day Hospital has been accredited for both his Operating Theatres and his Cosmetic Consulting and is ISO 9001 certified. This is an International recognized Safety and Standard of Excellence approval awarded to Dr Lanzer. “This involves the careful management of every aspect of service at every level within the organization to deliver world class care.”

At Dr Daniel Lanzer’s Cosmetic Surgery Practice. Here, patient safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. We strive to form honest relationships with our patients, and we are always on hand to answer any questions or address any concerns. We provide personalised attention to everyone we see and work with each patient to develop an individualised treatment plan that suits your own needs.

Mega Liposuction:

Mega Liposuction is now used as an aid in weight reduction where over ten litres of fat can be removed in a few sessions. This procedure, called Mega Liposuction, has best results if combined with a healthy diet and exercise program.

Dr Daniel Lanzer demonstrated these results on “Good Medicine” with Jennifer Keyte on Today Tonight, on The Body Specialists and in many cosmetic magazines.

Dr Lanzer has performed thousands of liposuction procedures and has been invited to speak in the USA on a few occasions about his experience and methods.

At Dr Lanzer’s Day Clinic, Mark Surdut is our dietician consultant, who can assist with dietary advice, weight loss and maintenance plans.

Liposuction may produce a dramatic and significant shape change, that will hopefully make the patient feel better about themselves and assist them with the necessary kick start in their weight loss regime.

Common Questions:

How many procedures?

Usually Dr Lanzer performs two procedures and aims to remove generally 5-6 litres of fat at a time.

How long is it between procedures?

There is no set rule and Dr Lanzer likes to assess the recovery of each individual before planning the second stage. Sometimes, the second procedure can be performed one week later or a few months later.

Can fat be removed around very large hips?

Generally Dr Lanzer can remove most of the fat that a patient can feel in the hip region. The same applies to fat roles on the back area.

If my fat is forming a fold on the stomach do I have to have a Tummy Tuck?

There is a cross over between tummy tuck and liposuction. Because the skin contracts, tightens and lifts, it’s often patients do not need to have the surgical option of a tummy tuck. Patients need to be informed that they may not get absolute perfection from either procedure alone and a combination may be required. Alternatively one procedure is performed and the option of a second is left open pending the results and patients choice. Each procedure has an advantage and disadvantage and Dr Lanzer or your surgeon can explain this in more detail.

How can your dietician help me?

Dr Lanzer’s dietician is Mark Surdut. He has many years of experience in weight loss and nutrition. He combines good diet and vitamin advice as an adjunct to the surgery. His expertise is available free of charge to all of Dr Lanzer’s liposuction patients.

Will I drop dress sizes and how many?

Dr Lanzer finds it hard to be specific in reference to dress sizes. You will certainly see a difference on the before and after photographs but one cannot be exact as to what dress size they will exactly be after surgery.

“Commonly asked questions on Liposuction”

How did you get into Liposculpture?

In 1992 I convened the first workshop in Australia on the new Liposculpture procedure called Tumescent Liposculpture. I found the Liposculpture procedure to be very exciting and dramatic.

How did you come to be interviewed on television presenting on Liposculpture so many times?

The media heard about the Liposculpture conference and asked me to present it on National Television. A patient who had undergone the Liposculpture also came on television to explain this new procedure. What followed was a tremendous interest in the Liposculpture procedure . So many other programs asked me to present about this new and exciting break through in Cosmetic Surgery. Later I wrote a weekly column for the New Idea magazine on Liposculpture and Laser Surgery.

Where is the surgery performed?

All of our cosmetic surgery procedures are performed in Dr Lanzer’s state-of-the-art Day Surgery Centre in Malvern. His facility is ISO accredited in safety and quality in healthcare, this is an international standard of excellence which follows strict coherence to policies and procedures, operating theatres and ensure that the patients gets the safest surgical environment. Dr Lanzer has spent years to ensure that his Day Surgery Hospital meets the highest standard possible. This facility is equipped with the most modern and advanced technology on the market today.

What to look for when choosing the right Liposuction Surgeon?

When choosing a Liposculpture surgeon ensure they are appropriately trained. Dr Daniel Lanzer MB BS (Hons) FACD is a specialist qualified Dermatologist who has participated in many of the advances in Cosmetic Surgery in Australia and the world particularly in the advances in Liposuction. He has organised many conferences helping to advance the surgical skills of other surgeons. Dr Lanzer has performed over 10,000 Liposuction procedures alone. He’s a recognised National profile as a leading liposuction specialist, writing columns in women’s magazines and appearing over 100 times on Television and in various media publications.

Can people have Liposculpture from interstate?

Yes, we specialize in patients who travel from interstate for liposculpture. We offer a private taxi service and after the Liposculpture procedure we can transport patients to an aftercare centre. Since the introduction of cheaper flight tickets and the internet mode of communication. Dr Lanzer can initially consult you over email, phone, skype. He can access a pre or post photograph and access what could be achieved.

Can Liposculpture be combined with other procedures?

Often patients have other procedures at the same time as the Liposculpture. This may include Face Laser resurfacing, laser for wrinkles, lifting of facial skin or Laser eye lid surgery.

Why Liposculpture?

Liposculpture is a surgical technique to reduce unwanted fat. Some people have concerns of localised areas of fat that are not representative to diet and exercise these areas can be treated with liposuction. This is why Liposculpture has become the most common surgical procedure performed by Dr Lanzer.

How has Dr Lanzer improved Tumescent Liposculpture?

Dr Lanzer used his extensive experience to assess safety issues. He then applied the Liposculpture method on overweight patients that were labelled Mega Liposculpture. Later Dr Lanzer used Liposculpture for breast reduction which he helped pioneer this technique to the World.

Has Dr Lanzer spoken at conferences on Liposculpture?

Yes Dr Lanzer has presented his experience widely. Besides the Australian College meetings Dr Lanzer has presented for the American Academy of Dermatologists and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons. There has been particular interest in his Liposculpture safety work, his Mega Liposculpture results and breast reduction by the Liposculpture procedure.

Can you tell me some basic facts about Liposculpture?

To understand Liposculpture you need to know some basic facts about fat and its body distribution. Fat cells are located beneath the skin in virtually all areas of the body. These fat cells function as a storage facility for the excess calories we consume and which are converted to body fat as insulation, to allow free movement between the muscles and skin. In the adult, there appears to be a fixed number of fat cells. It ‘s believed that once puberty has been reached, no new fat cells develop. These fat cells either swell or shrink in size paralleling weight gain and loss. When the fat cells are removed from a treated area, they do not regenerate. For most adults, these fat cells create bulges in various body parts that will never completely disappear with any amount of dieting or exercise. Heredity, instead, plays the most significant role. Fatty deposits tend to be passed down from generation to generation. Once fat cells accumulate in the body, unless they are surgically removed, they are there for life swelling or growing in size with weight increase or shrinking with weight loss. For men, the bulges most commonly form around the waistline and chest, for women, it’s the tummy, hips and thighs. However if a person puts on weight after liposculpture it usually returns to other areas first and then the area treated.

Is there weight loss?

Patients may not necessarily lose weight but just change shape. When used as a kick-start sometimes dramatic weight loss may occur. Dr Daniel Lanzer offers a face-to-face consult with his clinical dietician Mark Surdut. By combining a healthy lifestyle with liposuction one can enhance the results.

Can Liposuction/Liposculpture be used instead of going on a diet?

Liposuction/Liposculpture is not a procedure for losing weight, but is used for re-modelling the body and eliminating accumulations of fat. The fat does not weigh very much even after removing a considerable amount you may only lose a few kilograms

Who is a candidate for Liposculpture?

Most men and women who have areas of concern and cannot eliminate on their own, are potential candidates for liposculpture. This even applies to people that are exercising three to four times a week.

What areas of the body are treated by Liposculpture Surgery?

Body contouring through Liposculpture Surgery (fat removal) can be performed in areas such as the chin, neck, abdomen, waistline, hips, buttocks, thighs and knees. Before the Liposculpture Dr Lanzer will draw on the skin showing exactly the areas where the fat will be removed.

What is superficial liposculpture

Dr Daniel Lanzer uses a technique to remove all the fat under the skin thereby causing a tremendous skin retraction. This method is often used to produce an athletic appearance.

How is facial Liposculpture done?

In facial Liposculpture, a specially sized fat extractor is passed underneath the skin to remove the fat in the chin, neck, jowls areas. Following the fat removal, compression is applied to assist in contouring. Because of particularly rapid healing in this area. Generally one is able to appear in public within a few days following the procedure . Dr Lanzer has shown that the Liposculpture method also induces skin retraction so that drooping necks can be retracted and lifted with Liposculpture alone and no face lift surgery. Dr Lanzer often combines face Liposculpture with the face skin Suture lift.

Lipomas, Sweaty Armpits

Liposuction can be used to reduce sweating from under the arms. The procedure takes about 30 minutes and usually returns sweating levels to the normal range. The results may be long lasting. It also can assist to remove fat lumps called lipomas.

When can I resume work?

You can generally resume work within one week. Occasionally patients get back to work generally within two days. You should not resume heavy exercise for two weeks.

Do I need to take any medication?

You will need to take a course of antibiotics to guard against infection, they commence the day before the procedure

Where are the incisions placed?

Small incisions for Liposculpture are made in order to insert the cannula to extract the fat. These incisions are around the areas where the fat is to be removed. As the incisions are small. Dr Lanzer does not suture them and they heal on their own.

What will happen to the excess skin from Liposculpture?

Skin is a dynamic organ which has elasticity and generally is able to shrink and re- adapt to the new body contour. Dr Lanzer’s advanced sculpturing technique enhances the ability of even poor quality skin to shrink surprisingly well after Liposculpture.

Is there an age limit on whom Liposculpture can be performed?

No. Dr Lanzer has performed Liposculpture on patients of all ages from early twenties to late eighties

Is there a weight limit for Liposculpture?

Dr Lanzer is very careful in assessing whom Liposculpture is suitable for. Liposculpture should be used as a kick start to manage a healthy lifestyle. It’s a body shaping or sculpturing procedure used to shape and sculpt thjeir bodies. This procedure often serves to motivate the frustrated individual to make important changes in their lifestyle. Mega Liposculpture is performed on patients between 80-130 kilograms in weight. Some patients have already had lap banding or tummy tucks and the liposuction gives another kick start.

Liposuction Pricing Information

Liposuction is a personal and individual procedure for every person, dependent on your body and your situation. Dr Lanzer offers a free no obligation cosmetic consultation and relevant surgery costs will be advised during this process.

Do I need to be asleep during surgery?

The procedure can be performed whilst lightly asleep (general anaesthetic) or awake under local anaesthesia.
Dr Lanzer will discuss both options. If you are asleep then you will meet Dr Lanzer’s anaesthetist who has worked with him for over 15 years and performed many thousands of procedures together.

How long does the procedure take?

Dr Lanzer has refined his technique with his experience of thousands of cases and often the liposuction will be complete in one hour. When performed under local anaesthetic the procedure generally takes longer as we need to allow time for the fat to become numb.

Is it painful?

If a patient has a general anaesthetic there is no pain during surgery, however there is normally some tenderness or pain after the surgery. Dr Lanzer prescribes panadeine forte following surgery. This normally subsides within the first few days post surgery. Panadol may be taken – (no asprin allowed). If you elect for local anaesthesia by itself it’s possible some areas particularly on the edges may be sore. If a patient has many areas treated whilst awake under local anaesthetic there is more risk of feeling some pain as the local will need to be diluted to cover all areas.

What happens after the operation and will I have any dressings?

Ice should be applied for the first 24 hours after surgery, over the top of your compression garment whilst awake (20 min on 20 min off). You will have dressings on the treated areas and there will be expected oozing of liquid for about 24 hours directly following the procedure. Our staff will remove these dressings for you the following day. A firm garment eg: girdle, liposuction garment or gym shorts are worn after liposuction. Ideally they should be worn continuously for two weeks after the procedure and then for half the time for a further two weeks. Dr Lanzer’s staff will arrange the appropriate garments for you.

What happens after Liposculpture surgery?

You may be sore initially and Dr Lanzer usually prescribes panadeine forte tablets. During the first 24 hours there is some leaking of the fluid that was used during the procedure so it may be wet. A compression garment is worn for the specified time. The antibiotics that you started the night before the procedure should be continued for a few days. Exercise can generally commence two weeks post Liposculpture. Dr Lanzer will arrange an after care appointment the next day to check on you and also another after care appointment 1 week later, then 1 month later. Sometimes Dr Lanzer suggests other treatments like the Velashape or the freeze to help tighten the skin as this can assist to remove any deep bruising.

What problems could I experience after surgery?

Complications with the early methods included excessive bruising, swelling and pain. With the newer techniques, bruising and swelling is reduced, but can range from none to marked, and generally subside within the first couple of weeks. Occasionally, patients develop a temporary deep bruise under the skin, especially on the stomach or neck which can be removed by massage. Weeping of fluid from the incision sites should be expected to last two days – this is normal. Numbness is usually temporary. Please read the full consent form.

How long is the recovery period?

Recovery can vary between patients. It is common for people to take a week off from work . Some bruising occurs and some soreness may be present. Patients wear special compression that are arranged via Dr lanzer’s dietician Mark Sudut. You need to wear the pressure garment full time for two weeks then reduce it to half for the next two weeks These control swelling and help the skin to shrink and can be worn under normal clothing. With the Dr Lanzer’s Liposculpture technique, results can be apparent immediately, however, shrinkage and improvement continues for months. Exercise may begin two weeks after surgery. Patients are encouraged to stay as active as possible during the recovery period and work with Dr Lanzer’s medical Nutritionist to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Fluid will come out of the small nicks during the first 24 hours, absorbent dressings will be applied to these areas underneath your compression garment. Our staff will remove the dressings for you after 24 hours. It is helpful to apply ice over the top of the garment and padding for the first 24 hours (20 minutes on and 20 min off when possible as this will assist to reduce swelling.

How long do the effects of the liposuction last?

The effects are generally long lasting however if you put weight on later, the fat cells can return in that area, although the fat tends to accumulate in other areas first. Many patients find that liposuction is a psychological boost that gives them more incentive to lose weight and in some patients, weight loss seems easier, post liposuction.

Are there any risks?

As with any surgery, there are risks. Infection is the most serious risk but is rare due to the antiseptic tumescent fluid, pre-op antibiotics and sterile techniques. Loose skin, temporary numbness and irregularities may occur. Please read Dr Lanzer’s consent forms which lists all possible risks.

Can the fat be reused?

Yes, fat can be injected into body depressions, facial wrinkles & facial prominence (eg: cheeks and lips, backs of hands and also to the breast, allowing a natural implant).

Isn’t there the risk that, where the fat has been removed, the excess skin will sag?

For this reason, Dr Daniel Lanzer prefers Liposculpture, that is, superficial Liposuction which, apart from reducing the cushion of fat, increases the skin tone. The skin contracts because many holes are made in the fat by the procedure which then contract and stick together.

Is it really necessary to wear a compression bandage after the surgery?

We recommend that you wear a compression garment as this is useful for reducing bruising and swelling therefore decreasing the risk of post -operative complications. The garment also helps retract the skin back.

All photographs represent one person’s experience, and results may vary for each patient. All photographs are of actual patients of Dr Lanzer. The visible change in these photographs has occurred as a result of the procedure/s undertaken. Best results are obtained when the procedure is combined with a balanced diet and exercise.

Some before and after photos shown are not exact, in that they vary in light, contrast, clothing, background, distance from camera, hairstyle and make-up.