Liposuction sculpts the body by removing undesirable fat from areas of the body such as the abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks, knees, chin, cheeks, neck, and upper arms that have not responded to diet and exercise. Local anesthesia or general anesthesia is used and lasts anywhere from one to five hours or more depending on the amount of fat being removed.
What Should I Expect During A Liposuction Procedure?
There are several different methods surgeons use when performing liposuction, including tumescent liposuction, the super-wet technique, and ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL), as well as SmartLipo. Universally, a tiny incision is made in as inconspicuous a place as possible. Then, your physician inserts cannula (small tube) and moves back-and-forth beneath the skin, breaking up the fat layer and suctioning it out. Tumescent and super-wet liposuction both use fluid injection, which facilitates fat removal, reduces blood loss, provides anesthesia during and after surgery, and helps to reduce the amount of bruising after surgery. UAL liquefies fat with ultrasonic energy and is highly precise.
What Can I Expect During My Liposuction Procedure Recovery?
After surgery, compression garments help facilitate the healing process. We encourage patients to walk as soon as they are able and many return to work within a few days. However, it is important to avoid strenuous activity for about a month. Results are visible immediately, though improvement is expected to continue as swelling subsides during the first three months. Scars are small and inconspicuous. Other irregularities in appearance are possible, such as asymmetric or “baggy” skin, numbness and pigmentation changes.
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