What is the Genesis Signature LipoSculpture

We are proud to offer our exclusive Signature Lipo-Sculpting developed by Dr. O’Dell here at Genesis.  This unique approach to liposuction goes beyond what is offered by any other lipo center in North and South Carolina.  While other lipo centers only offer just suctioning or just laser lipo we have developed a technique that overlaps several modalities into one procedure.  Each technology used in this comprehensive method uniquely builds on the other to give you a better look with more fat removal.

First of all we use Tumescent anesthesia, which involves putting a numbing solution under the skin of the area to be sculpted.  This avoids the need for general anesthesia and also begins to break up the fat for later removal.  About 30 minutes prior to starting, we do give you oral sedation using Xanax and a pain medication.  The combination of the oral meds and the Tumescent anesthesia render the procedure virtually pain free.  Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) is also available to you if needed.

Now this is where the Signature Lipo begins.

The first of the three overlapping methods used is VASER.  Vaser uses ultrasonic pulses to emulsify and liquefy the fat particles making the fat more liquid and, therefore, easier to remove.  It can also be used to sculpt details into the lipo, especially on the abdomen, by giving the result a “high definition” look.  In addition, areas of Cellulite in the legs can be smoothed using a special attachment to the VASER that will give a long-lasting result.

Once all the area has been treated, we use TICKLE LIPO to assist in the suctioning of the liquefied fat.  This method uses a power assisted suction wand that not only rapidly suctions the fat from the area but also helps remove greater amounts than what is accomplished manually.  Detailed manual suctioning is also used to help define and contour the area being done.

Lastly, we use LASER technology to help tighten the skin.  The laser is used against the underside of the skin and causes small micro damage to areas on the back of the skin.  During the healing process new protein is laid down in those areas and as it heals and matures a lifting and retraction of the skin occurs. An additional skin tightening device called RENUVION is also used on selected cases and especially on the chin which adds to further tightening and smoothing.  An amazing thing happens during that process.  The skin will actually retract and shrink over the next 3-4 months in response, helping those stretched areas to conform back to your body.

All this is done through tiny needle punctures instead of incisions.  Most of our patients are back to work within 2-3 days of the procedure.  We do ask that you wear a compression garment during the healing time to help guide your skin as it shrinks.