Liposuction Surgery

Liposuction is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. During the past decade, liposuction has benefited from several new refinements. Today, a number of new techniques, including ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), the tumescent technique, and the super-wet technique, are helping many cosmetic surgeons to provide selected patients with more precise results and quicker recovery times. Although no type of liposuction is a substitute for dieting and exercise, liposuction can remove stubborn areas of fat that don't respond to traditional weight-loss methods.

 

Average Length

15 minutes to 4 hour per session.

 

Anesthesia

General

 

Inpatient/Outpatient

Outpatient

 

Risks

Collagen: allergic reaction including rash, hives, swelling, or flu-like symptoms; possible triggering of connective-tissue or autoimmune diseases. (A skin test is required before collagen treatment to determine whether an allergy exists.) Both: Contour irregularities, infection.

 

Recovery

Usually back to work 1-2 weeks, avoid strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks

                               

Am I Good Candidate?

The best candidates for a liposuction are within 30% of their ideal weight, bothered by excess fat and loose skin and have realistic goals and expectations of surgery.