Plastic Surgeon
The two step process was required because with this “first generation” technique, performing liposuction simultaneously with the tummy tuck created a risk of interruption of blood supply that is needed for proper healing. Because Dr. Bass does such a high level of body sculpting with his liposuction, his patients were willing to do this waistline re-sculpting in two phases.
Dr. John Bass, a Phoenix based, board certified plastic surgeon, has recently perfected a new technique which not only eliminates the need for drains, but also allows the use of liposuction simultaneously which markedly speeds up the healing process.
The key to the popular technique that Bass now practices is the use of multiple quilting sutures up and down the abdomen that closes up pockets which would normally collect fluid. During the operation, Bass is also able to safely incorporate liposuction as a shaping tool to better sculpt the mid-section leaving the patient with a flatter tummy and shapelier profile all at the same time, eliminating the two phases previously required.
Bass comments on the use of the new tummy tuck technique: “Our tummy tuck patients recover much faster and get better results now that we can safely use liposuction during the same procedure. Patients are thrilled that carrying around a fluid drain is no longer required and are relieved they don’t have to worry about the ‘dreaded drain’ anymore.”
Doctor Bass is safely performing these tummy tucks utilizing this new technique throughout Arizona and continually seeks out opportunities which improve his patients’ self-esteem and quality of life.
About Dr. John Bass, M.D.:
Dr. Bass received his medical degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He continued through five years of surgical training at the Phoenix Integrated Surgery Residency Program and two additional years of plastic surgery residency at St. Louis University Medical Center. Dr. Bass is a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Lipoplasty Society of North America, The Maricopa Medical Society and The Arizona Medical Association. Dr. Bass has practiced plastic surgery in Arizona since 1989 and was name one of Phoenix’s “Top Docs” by Phoenix Magazine. For additional information, please visit: http://www.jwbass.com
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