Surgery

Consult with your surgeon Follow your doctor’s suggestions Make special arrangements Consult With Your Surgeon During the first appointment with your surgeon, discuss your expectations and concerns. Remember that liposuction will improve your body shape, but you will not achieve physical perfection. After examining you, your surgeon will discuss treatment choices and recommend his or […]

There are several different types of anesthesia and techniques that surgeons use to perform a liposuction. Anesthesia Procedure Ultrasound-assisted liposuction Anesthesia The anesthesia your surgeon will choose depends on several factors, including: The amount of fat removed The liposuction technique selected Your pain tolerance There are three primary types of anesthesia: Local: This form of anesthesia

After-effects Special care Results When to contact the doctor After-Effects Common side effects after liposuction may include: Temporary minor contour imperfections, such as lumps or dents in your skin Mild to moderate discomfort/pain; you may need pain medication during the first few days Bruises and swelling Bleeding Temporary numbness of the treated area Nausea or

Everyone heals at different rates, so the following points are general guidelines only for healing from liposuction: If you had stitches, they will usually be removed within the first week after surgery. Bruises take three weeks or longer to fade after liposuction and about six weeks after ultrasound-assisted liposuction. Swelling can take six months to

Liposuction removes the fat cells from your body, and they can’t regenerate. Therefore, results will be permanent as long as you do not gain a great deal of weight. Gaining a few pounds should not affect your results, but gaining more than 30 to 50 percent of your body weight can affect your appearance. Remember

Here are some frequently asked questions related to liposuction. Q: Is liposuction for me if I am very overweight? A: No, liposuction is not recommended for very heavy people. The procedure can safely remove only moderate volumes of fat. Therefore, it is most suitable for people who are only slightly overweight or of normal weight but

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to liposuction. Liposuction is surgery to improve body contour and not a weight-loss technique. Liposuction can remove pockets of excess fat from specific areas of the body, including the thighs, hips, tummy, and legs. The best candidates for liposuction are healthy adults who have a normal

Here are definitions of medical terms related to liposuction. Abdominoplasty: An operation that involves surgically removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen; commonly called “tummy tuck” Anesthetic: A drug used to temporarily reduce or stop pain sensation Body contour: Shape of the body Cannula: A tube, which (for liposuction) connects to a handpiece that in turn connects to

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on liposuction. Organizations You can obtain more information about liposuction or find a physician who performs liposuction from these organizations: American Academy of Dermatology  Phone: 1-888-462-3376 http://www.aad.org American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery  Phone: 1-888-272-7711 http://www.surgery.org American Society of Plastic Surgeons  Phone: 1-888-475-2784 http://www.plasticsurgery.org Web

Liposuction is surgery to improve the contour of your body by removing pockets of excess fat from specific areas of the body. “Lipo” comes from the Greek word “lipos,” meaning fat. Other names for liposuction are lipoplasty and suction lipectomy. Liposuction uses suction to remove fat deposits. The suction is provided by a vacuum-like device

Liposuction works best in healthy adults who have: Relatively normal and stable weight Firm, elastic skin Isolated areas of fat that don’t go away with exercise or diet The areas of the body that are most commonly treated by liposuction are: Thighs Hips Abdomen Legs (inner knees, calves, and ankles) Neck, chin, and cheeks Buttocks