Surgery For Men:

Men have special concerns when it comes to plastic surgery; indeed, their needs and goals are
         usually far different from women's, and there are noted physical differences in male skin thickness
         and elasticity, facial structure, and body structure that require special attention from the physician.
         Currently, more and more men of all ages and socioeconomic strata are using cosmetic surgery to
         improve their looks, and Dr Schmidt is more than pleased to offer his skills to this growing segment
         of clientele.

              

        One of the procedures gaining in popularity among men is liposuction, which in actuality is usually
        more effective with men than with women due to men's greater skin elasticity. Liposuction is designed
        to remove those pockets of fat that affect specialized areas of the body. It is not a treatment for general
        obesity, or for the removal of cellulite. Some of the more common areas targeted by this surgery in
        men include fatty deposits in the jowls, flanks (love handles), and abdomen. Liposuction can also be
        used as apart of a concert of treatments to reduce the effects of gynecomastia.

        Procedure:
        In order to remove fat cells, it is necessary to make a small incision into the skin. Through this incision,
        a handheld tool know as cannula is inserted that can access sub-dermal fat deposits. The cannula is
        then used in concert with a vacuum pump and the vigorous motions of the surgeon to remove the fate
        cells. The procedure takes, in its entirety from thirty minutes to a few hours, depending on the
        extensiveness of the operation. Liposuction is usually handled on an outpatient basis, and is performed
        mainly with local anesthesia.

      Recovery:
         Recovery for liposuction varies on a series of factors: the complexity and extent of the procedure, the
         elasticity of the patient's skin, and the patient's age. In general, the majority of patients return to work
         within a few days, and may resume vigorous activity in a few weeks. Soreness, tenderness, and a
         tingling sensation during the fist few days of recovery is common, and may be treated with prescription
         medications. During this period it may also be recommended that the patient wear a special
         conforming garment to help mold the skin. Scarring is generally light and fades with time.

         Typical Patient Profile:
         Liposuction should not be viewed as a  quick way to lose unwanted weight. It must be considered as
         a technique to slim down problem areas of the body that linger or do not seem to improve after the
         implementation of a rigorous diet and exercise regimen. For men, liposuction is often performed in
         middle age; however, it is not uncommon for men in their late 20s and 30s to seek out liposuction as
         a way to help meet their expectations for their body's contours.
 

               
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