LIPOSUCTION

PROCEDURE

Liposuction, also called lipoplasty or fat suction, removes deposits of excess fat from specific areas of your body, including cheeks, double chin, neck, upper arms, above breast, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thigh, knees calves and ankles. Your board-certified plastic surgeon wants you to be thoroughly informed about the procedure. A personal consultation with your surgeon is the best way to obtain the additional information you will need.

Liposuction is a safe procedure, some of the potential complications that may be discussed with you include bleeding, infection, and other reactions to anesthesia, skin irregularities, scaring and pigmentation changes may occur in some rare instance, but treatments are usually available to help minimize these problems if they occur. You can help to lessen certain risks by following the advice and instructions of your plastic surgeon, both before and after surgery.

After surgery, how will I look and feel initially?
The day after the surgery you will need to move around a bit to promote blood circulation. Limit yourself to brief periods of gentle activity, avoid smoking for awhile, you must not take aspirin or certain anti-inflammatory medication. Your dressing will be temporarily removed within several days. Swelling usually begins to subside a week or so following surgery, while bruising can last three weeks or longer. There may also be numbness in some areas, and it may take several weeks before feelings return. Typically stiches are removed within ten days.

SURGERY

Time required: 1-2 hours
Anesthesia: Local, epidural or general
Post surgical side effects
Temporary bruising, swelling, soreness and numbness, Lumpiness
Liposuction Recovery time
Back to work: 1-2 weeks
Strenuous activity: 2-4 weeks
Full recovery: 1-6 months

RECOVERY

When can I resume my normal activities?
In many instances, you can resume most of your normal activities within one or two weeks and begin some form of exercise soon after.

What is my general new out-look eventually?
Liposuction is usually a highly effective technique for giving you a new body contour. It may last for a long time providing you maintain your weight and exercise. Most patients may gain confidence and be happy with their body image, as long as their expectations are realistic.
Please note that this information should be used only as a guide to your treatment. All specifics will be discussed with your Surgeon during your initial consultation.