Liposuction

Liposuction is generally considered a safe surgical procedure when performed by a qualified plastic surgeon in an appropriate medical environment. However, like any surgical procedure, it carries certain risks, including the risk of infection, hematoma, skin irregularities, skin necrosis or changes in sensation.

Liposuction can be an effective option for treating localized excess fat in certain parts of the body and improving contours and silhouette. If your aesthetic concerns involve the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, chin or neck, then liposuction may be an appropriate option.

It's important to note that liposuction removes excess fat, but does not treat sagging skin. If you have excess sagging skin in the areas to be treated, liposuction alone may not produce the results you want. In some cases, body lift surgery or other skin tightening procedures may be required in combination with liposuction.

While the procedure can improve body contours and reduce fat pockets, it will not radically transform your appearance and is not designed to treat obesity. Liposuction is not a permanent solution if you do not maintain a stable weight after the procedure.

If you have pockets of fat localized in specific areas of your body, liposuction may be an option for you.

You must be in good general health and have no uncontrolled medical conditions that could increase the risks associated with surgery.

To maintain the results of liposuction over the long term, it's essential to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and regular exercise. If you're not ready to maintain a stable weight after the procedure, liposuction may not be the best option for you. Generally speaking, it is known that some fatty areas respond well to physical activity and diet. Other areas are more difficult (such as love handles or thighs) and will give you the desired result after liposuction.

The recovery process after liposuction can vary depending on a variety of factors, including the extent of the procedure, the areas treated, the surgical technique used and each person's individual response. After surgery, you'll wear compression bandages over the treated area or you'll need to wear a compression garment to help reduce swelling, promote healing and maintain body contours. You may experience pain, swelling, bruising and discomfort in the treated areas after surgery. The final results of liposuction may take several weeks to months to become apparent, as swelling and bruising gradually diminish and scar tissue stabilizes. Lymphatic massage may be prescribed in the post-operative period, to promote healing and optimal results.