Practice Information
Dr. Arato performs liposuction using the tumescent technique, painlessly with local anesthesia. He believes this is the safest form of liposuction and also yields the smoothest and most satisfying results. Dr. Arato and his surgical staff are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals of self-improvement with minimal risk and optimal aesthetic results.
Tumescent liposuction totally by local anesthesia eliminates the dangers of general anesthesia. Less pain is encountered with tumescent liposuction totally by local anesthesia than with liposuction under general anesthesia. Local anesthesia avoids the unpleasant side-effects of general anesthesia. Local anesthesia persists many hours after the surgery, thereby avoiding the need for dangerous narcotic analgesics; patients only require Tylenol to treat post-operative discomfort. Patients who have liposuction under general anesthesia often require the use of narcotics for post-operative pain. This results in a quicker post-operative recovery.
Post operatively, the technique of open-drainage is used to decrease swelling, bruising and pain. This consists of 1) not using stitches to close the tiny skin incision, 2) placing super-absorbent pads on the skin over the areas treated by liposuction to absorb the drainage of blood-tinged anesthetic solution, and 3) wearing elastic compression garments until all drainage has ceased. Healing occurs rapidly and elastic compression garments are usually worn for only 3 to 6 days.



Hospital Affiliation
SUNY Stony Brook, John T. Mather , St. Charles