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Dr. Porterfield (Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery) with offices in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Metropolitan area and Norman, Oklahoma.
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In your initial Liposuction plastic surgery consultation, Dr. Porterfield will extensively discuss your Liposuction plastic surgery goals, evaluate your health, and carefully
examine you to determine the most appropriate Liposuction plastic surgery procedure. He will then discuss the various Liposuction plastic surgery procedures available and what can be achieved with each, including their specific risks. He will also review before and after Liposuction plastic surgery pictures with you as necessary to further display what can be achieved. All facets of the Liposuction plastic surgery workup are covered during the initial consultation and afterwards patients are prepared for the scheduling process. Some will require further medical workup such as labs, imaging, medical clearance, etc. as needed.
His office consultations and surgery are performed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He has been formally trained in plastic surgery and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
During the Liposuction plastic surgery consultation, Dr. Porterfield will also explain the type of anesthesia that will be used, the type of facility where the surgery will be performed, and the costs involved. His offices are located in Oklahoma City and Norman, in Oklahoma.
In your initial Liposuction plastic surgery consultation, Dr. Porterfield will determine the extent of fat deposits and carefully assess your skin tone. Be sure to tell Dr. Porterfield if you smoke, and if you're taking any medications, vitamins, or other drugs. He will meet with you in his Oklahoma Plastic Surgery offices.
Be frank in discussing your Liposuction plastic surgery expectations with Dr. Porterfield. He will be equally frank with you, describing your alternatives and the risks and limitations of each.
Dr. Porterfield will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for Liposuction plastic surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, and whether to take or avoid certain vitamins and medications.
WE USE BOARD CERTIFIED ANESTHESIOLOGISTS.
We use board certified anesthesiologist whom are licensed in Oklahoma for every procedure. This gives the patients constant monitoring during surgery with a board certified professional. It ensures the patient gets the best of care with the highest level of patient safety.
 BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS, CLICK HERE
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General Information
 What is Liposuction? Liposuction, also called lipoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes deposits of fat from specific areas of the body, face, and neck. Liposuction can be used to slim the hips and thighs, flatten the abdomen, shape the calves and ankles or eliminate a double chin. You can also undergo other cosmetic procedures a the same time you have liposuction.
Plastic surgeons can use one of several different techniques to perform a liposuction. These techniques include dry, tumescent, and ultrasound-assisted liposuction. Liposuction is a thriving area of cosmetic medicine, and new and safer techniques and treatment methods are continually being developed.
Choosing to undergo liposuction requires serious thought. It is not a decision to be made lightly. There are inherent risks to liposuction, just as there are with any type of surgery. You should make sure you are considering your options carefully, that you choose a qualified surgeon, and most importantly that you know all the risks and complications of liposuction..
Am I a candidate for Liposuction? Before committing to liposuction, you should be in good physical health. Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma or heart disease increase your risk of complications and you should discuss this with Dr. Porterfield. The quality of your skin can also be a factor in the success of liposuction. Your skin should have sufficient elasticity to allow it to heal properly after the procedure.
W hat can I expect from Liposuction? Liposuction is recommended for people who are already within 20% of their ideal weight . It is not a quick fix for obesity. You will be able to look at liposuction before-and-after pictures to be sure you agree on how you want to look after the surgery. The final results of liposuction depend on factors such as the elasticity of your skin and how well you heal. Because the procedure involves breaking up pockets of fat and suctioning them out of your body, the area treated may not be completely smooth afterward. You will want to discuss all the risks and complications of liposuction with Dr. Porterfield before your procedure.
What are the indications for Liposuction? Liposuction is intended to remove stubborn pockets of body fat that are diet and exercise resistant. Liposuction is not intended to be a weight loss surgery. Some people have difficulty getting rid of fat in specific areas because of genetics or hormonal imbalances. For them, liposuction can be quite effective.
What are the risks of Liposuction? Although there are many benefits to liposuction, the procedure is not for everyone. Unevenness and contour irregularities can occur following liposuction. You should discuss all the risks and complications of liposuction with Dr. Porterfield.
What are the most common body types and complaints? Liposuction can be very helpful for those who are unhappy with the shape of their body despite diet and exercise. Some individuals carry stubborn fat in particular areas of the body because of the body type they inherited. In general, there are two basic body types:
- The apple-shaped body type is referred to as "android." These are the people who carry excess fat in the chest and stomach.
- The pear-shaped body type is referred to as "gynoid." These are the people who carry excess fat in the hips and thighs.
What typical body problems can Liposuction help?
For women:
- Saddle Bags
- Fatty Inner Thighs and Knees
- Excess Medial Thigh Fat
- Excess Flank
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- Waist and Abdominal Fat
- Fatty Calves
- Submental (Under Chin) Fat
- Upper Arm Fat
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For men:
- Abdomen and flanks
- Gynecomastia (breast reduction)
- Submental (Under Chin) Fat.
What are the main Liposuction techniques? There are several different liposuction techniques. All of them are variations and refinements on the same theme. Basically, liposuction consists of the insertion of a narrow tube called a cannula through a small incision in the skin. The tip of the cannula is worked back and forth through the pocket of fat to be removed, breaking it up. As the fat is broken up, a strong vacuum device sucks it out of the body through a tube connected to the cannula. If a large area is being treated, the surgeon may use two or more incision sites to keep the incisions inconspicuous and  to improve reach.
- Traditional (or Dry) Liposuction: Traditional liposuction is done by inserting a cannula, and suctioning excess fat out of the body without the aid of fluid. This technique is not widely used anymore. It can cause excessive trauma to the tissues, extensive blood loss, nerve damage and tissue death resulting from the removal of the important vascular structure of the skin.
- Tumescent Liposuction: This liposuction technique involves injecting large amounts of fluid during the procedure. Typically, there is twice as much fluid injected as the amount of fat to be removed, and often as much as three times that amount. The area to be treated is purposely engorged with fluid and becomes swollen and tight, or tumescent. This tumescence limits the amount of tissue damage during the procedure.
- Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction (UAL): In this technique, the surgeon uses high-frequency sound waves. The ultrasonic energy liquefies fat cells, which are then removed by suction. Although it is not heat energy, ultrasonic energy can heat tissue to the point that it can cause burns. Ultrasonic liposuction can be done with the ultrasound applied through the skin or through the tip of the cannula.
How Liposuction is performed? If you are considering liposuction, you should completely understand how the procedure is performed. Liposuction can be performed in Dr.Porterfield’s office, in a freestanding surgical unit or in a hospital. It can be performed under local or general anesthesia. Patients will go home on the day of their surgery. The length of time required for liposuction depends on the technique used and the amount of fat to be removed. It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. You may also have other cosmetic procedures performed at the same time as liposuction.
BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS, CLICK HERE
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