Liposuction

An experienced physician can do the procedure on your hips, belly, thighs, buttocks, back, arms, and under the chin or face to improve their shape.   This procedure can also be performed in conjunction with Natural Fat Transfer which takes the unwanted fat cells from the liposuction and transplants live fat cells into areas of the body where you do want it, such as your lips, facial lines, temples, butt, breasts, hands, and even earlobes.

Tumescent liposuction. A local anesthetic is used to numb the area of your body where the tube will be inserted. Next, a large amount of an anesthetic solution containing lidocaine and epinephrine is injected into the fatty tissue before traditional liposuction is done.

Vibration-assisted liposuction. This technique uses ultrasound to liquefy the fat, which makes it easier to remove. This technique may be particularly helpful in removing fat from the neck, upper abdomen, sides, and back.

Liposuction is usually done as an outpatient procedure in a properly equipped doctor’s office.  Local anesthesia is used in some cases.  And you may or may not be given a sedative to help you relax. If a large area or volume of fat is being treated, general anesthesia or deep sedation with a local anesthetic may be used.

 What To Expect After Treatment

After the procedure, the area of the body that was treated is firmly wrapped to help reduce swelling, bruising, and pain. Elastic bandages and tape, support hose, a special girdle, or another type of firm-fitting garment may be used, depending on which part of the body was treated. You may have to wear the compression garment or wrap for 3 to 4 weeks. Expect a lot of bruising and swelling for at least the first 7 to 10 days.

Fluid may drain from the incision sites for several days. You may be given antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection.

Most people are able to get up and move around as soon as the treatment is finished and after the effects of the anesthesia and any sedation have worn off. You can return to your normal activities as soon as you feel comfortable, although this may take several days to a few weeks. Most people can return to work within a few days.  Recovery may take longer if large areas were treated.