Liposuction - Is It For Me?

How Much Can I Expect To Lose With This Cosmetic Surgery?

The maximum amount of fat that liposuction can safely remove is generally 8 to 10 pounds. This amount can make a big difference for patients who are trying to get rid of those last stubborn pounds but will hardly be noticeable for patients who are grossly overweight and need to lose much more than just a few pounds.

Are There Any Risks And What Should I Consider First?

Before you opt for any surgery, even a fat removal that can be done as an outpatient, you should fully understand the risk as well as the benefits. The most obvious benefit to having liposuction done is the fact that it is a fast way to remove fatty deposits that haven’t respond to traditional diet and exercise in areas such as the back, chin, abdomen, and thighs for example.

As far as risks and concerns go, liposuction can be considered a relatively safe surgical procedure but the healing time isn’t instantaneous. The expected healing time with any surgery of course will vary by person and procedure, but on the average stitches from the incision sites can generally be taken out in a week. Other aspects of your overall healing can take longer, such as the time for bruises and swelling to go down. While bruising should disappear within three weeks, swelling can recede in a week but take up to six months to completely disappear. Other concerns include numbness in the affected areas that can last up to three months and a limit on resuming exercise routines for several months.

What Sort Of Recovery Time Can I Expect To Experience Afterwards?

Most patients require at least a week to recover before they go back to work while some patients who have had an extensive procedure done in several areas may require as many as three weeks to heal before returning to work. This is of course an area your surgeon can advise you more accurately in but you make sure you give yourself adequate down time to heal properly and don’t push yourself to go back to work before your body is ready.

Is The Weight Lost With Liposuction Gone For Good?

Liposuction is not a permanent fat removal system. Patients who maintain a healthy diet and exercise regime afterwards are generally not return patients for the procedure. However patients who view it as an alternative for a good diet and proper exercise are more likely to be repeat patients for the procedure.

Talk to your doctor about your concerns and your expectations to help you decide if you are a good candidate, and make sure you fully understand the procedure before you undergo any cosmetic surgery.