Liposuction Questions
Who is a good liposuction candidate?
Can just exercise attain desirable results without getting liposuction surgery?
What types of liposuction methods are available?
How will I be evaluated for liposuction?
Are there any risks involved with a liposuction?
How quickly will liposuction recovery take?
Will I Have Scars From Liposuction?
Will the removed fat from the liposuction allow the fat to redistribute into other body areas?
What is the average liposuction cost?
Will the fat return after a liposuction?
How can I find an expert liposuction surgeon?
What is liposuction?
Liposuction is the cosmetic plastic surgical procedure to remove pockets of fat
that has not responded to diet and exercise. Liposuction was not intended as a
means for weight loss.
Who is a good liposuction candidate?
An individual who has already tried diet and exercise but have problem areas of
excess fat in specific areas, such as hips and buttocks, thighs, inner knee, back,
abdomen, upper arms, cheeks, jowls, breast/chest area, and waist. The desired
liposuction candidate should be in the normal weight range and be physically and
psychologically healthy.
Can just exercise attain desirable results without getting liposuction
surgery?
Exercise is recommended for the mind and body regardless of if an individual
wishes to have liposuction performed.
What types of liposuction methods are available?
There are different methods of liposuction that may include ultrasonic
liposuction, tumescent liposuction, and superwet liposuction.
How will I be evaluated for liposuction?
The liposuction candidate will go to a consultation so a board certified
plastic surgeon can evaluate if liposuction will benefit them. The surgeon will
want to discuss the interested liposuction candidate’s medical history, in
addition to your physical traits and goals they wish to attain through liposuction.
The more honest the liposuction candidate is with the surgeon, the more likely
the individual will be happy with their results because the surgeon can inform
the candidate if the desired liposuction results are attainable.
Are there any risks involved with a liposuction?
Every surgical procedure has risks and liposuction is no different, but
the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons has recognized liposuction
as a safe and effective method of removing localized fat areas. The most common
risks of liposuction include infection, allergic reactions to anesthesia or to
medications, friction burns, organ damage, fluid accumulation, blood clots, excessive
fluid loss, and long healing time. The amount of fat being removed can increase
the risk of liposuction because more fat will take longer to operate on.
How quickly will liposuction recovery take?
Liposuction patients are able to take care of themselves and move around
within a 24-hour period following the surgical procedure. When large amounts of
fat are removed a slightly longer recovery period may be necessary. Liposuction
recovery will vary depending on individual factors and surgical complications.
Will I Have Scars From Liposuction?
Scars are a normal occurrence when incisions have been made. Liposuction is no
different since it involves incisions, however the surgeon will carefully treat
and place incisions in areas that are better concealed or in creases. Over time
the scars from liposuction will begin to fade until they are hardly noticeable.
There will always be a hint of a scar remaining after liposuction.
Will the removed fat from the liposuction allow
the fat to redistribute into other body areas?
This liposuction belief is not a true statement.
What is the average liposuction cost?
Liposuction is considered a cosmetic surgical procedure and will not
be covered by insurance. Typically, liposuction will cost an individual between
$5,000- $10,000, but your liposuction surgeon will have a more specific idea of
the liposuction cost after a consultation. On average, liposuction in the U.S.
costs $2,000 per body area treated.
Will the fat return after a liposuction?
If the liposuction patient gains weight the entire body will distribute
the fat because the treated area no longer has the same capacity to store additional
fat because a large portion of the fat cells were removed.
How can I find an expert liposuction surgeon?
Contact us if you would like more information on liposuction procedures
and find out if you could benefit from the cosmetic surgery procedure.
