Liposuction
Liposuction involves removing unwanted subcutaneous fat while simultaneously recontouring to create a more aesthetically appealing body.
Bothersome fatty deposits are found in areas that are resistant to diet and exercise, such as the face, neck, breast, abdomen, upper arm, hips, thighs, knees, and ankles. Liposuction can be performed on multiple areas at one time – your surgeon will follow accepted guidelines regarding safe volumes which may be removed in one session.
While goals include size improvement, this procedure is not for weight loss.
Final results may not be evident for six months following your procedure.
During this time your body balances fluids and the skin and remodels underlying tissues.
Final results also depend on proper nutrition, exercise and decreasing your caloric intake.
The time for completion of the procedure depends upon the total amount of fatty tissue removed.
The patient may be placed in a compression garment that is worn for certain amount of time afterwards.
Expect some initial drainage along with swelling, bruising and discomfort.
Your compression garment will minimize the swelling, bruising, discomfort and assist in the retraction of any loose skin.
While some results are noted immediately, your final shape and form will continue to improve as your swelling subsides.
You will be encouraged to be up and about the night of your surgery and progressively increase your activities.
Usually light work duties may be resumed within three to five days and vigorous exercise within two to four weeks.
Recuperation & Healing
- You will be discharged home to the care of a responsible adult.
- You are encouraged to be up and about the first night.
- Some blood-tinged drainage is expected for usually the first several days.
- Light household duties may be resumed in several days.
- Most patients resume standard pre-operative activities with two to four weeks after their surgery.
* Information courtesy of American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
* Photos courtesy of American Society of Plastic Surgeons