Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most popular types of cosmetic plastic surgery. In liposuction, fat deposits get removed from the body in order to reshape a person’s figure. Many people get discouraged by constantly dieting without seeing any progress or change, and many of these people feel that liposuction is the only option left. After liposuction, many people develop a new outlook on life and a healthy lifestyle. A trimmer figure sometimes encourages people to exercise more regularly.

If you are considering having liposuction, you must not rush into the decision. There are many other weight loss options that should be explored before resulting to liposuction. If you have exhausted all of the other options and feel that liposuction is your last hope, make sure to educate yourself about the possible risks and pitfalls.

Finding an experienced cosmetic plastic surgeon in your area can be tricky, especially if you live in a big city. A good way to find a surgeon is by starting with the internet. By doing online searches, you can search by practice and location. This will allow you to find the right type of plastic surgeon close to home. Other suggested techniques include personal references (from patients, friends, and family who have had liposuction in the past), plastic surgeon consultants, and phone books.

Do not select the first plastic surgeon you come across. Instead, pick two or three and have a consultation with them. At the consultation you will want to ask questions about the procedure, discuss the result you would like to see, discuss potential risks and options, and ask to see pictures of recent clients. The surgeon will also require you to have a full medical examination to assess overall weight. It is important that you feel comfortable with your plastic surgeon, since liposuction is a private matter.

The liposuction will take 1-2 hours for each area being treated. Whether you will be required to stay over night in a hospital will depend on how much fat is being removed. If only a small amount is being removed, you will likely be able to go home after only a few hours.

Initially there will be quite a bit of swelling and bruising; however, this should diminish after about three weeks. To make the healing process more rapid, the surgeon may ask you to begin light activity as quickly as possible. You should be able to return to work after only a few days, but intense physical activity should be kept to a minimum.

Results will likely be evident after the first couple of months. Do not get discouraged if it takes six months to a year to see any change. The more fat that is being removed, the longer it will take. Older patients will not see results as fast as younger ones.

For more information on liposuction, contact a cosmetic plastic surgeon in your area.