Liposuction is the art of remodeling fat to make your body look more attractive. When diet and exercise aren’t shaping your body into the Venus you would like to be, you may opt for the quicker body sculpting method, literally sucking the fat from your body. This obviously can not be done at home. It is a medical procedure performed by a qualified doctor.
The most common areas of the body people have this procedure performed on are the abdomen, buttocks and thighs. In some cases people will have their necks, arms or other areas operated on, depending on the severity of the fat problem.
How Much Fat Can be Removed
There are several factors that limit the amount of body fat that may be safely taken out during one session. You may need several sessions to achieve the results you desire. You and your doctor will decide together how much fat to remove. Removing too much, too quick can result in lumps or dents and not leave you with the tight, firm look you are after.
Even though liposuction usually provides substantial improvements, rarely do the results turn out one hundred percent perfect. The good news is that your new shape will stay with you forever. Even if you gain weight again after the operation, your figure will not change, it will just get larger. The fat cells that are removed during the operation never grow back.
Risks and Complications
Any type of surgery carries a certain amount of risk. With liposuction the risks are generally very small unless you try to get too much work done in one day. You can expect the usual side effects like swelling, risk of infection, bleeding, bruising and maybe some nerve injury.
Before you decide to go ahead with the operation you should ask your doctor to explain the entire procedure fully and completely. Do not go into the operating room with any nagging questions left on your mind. It is your responsibility to ensure all important questions have been answered to your satisfaction before making a final decision about going through with liposuction surgery.
Recovery
When the liposuction surgery is done using only local anesthesia, you can be out of the hospital in as little as half an hour after the operation. If general anesthesia is used, you will likely have to wait a few hours to make sure there aren’t any lasting effects of the anesthesia. Most people can resume their regular routine within two days, providing their routine does not include any strenuous activity.
Pain and inflammation are generally worse during the first few days following surgery, then decreases gradually over time. After about a month or two all tenderness should be gone and you will feel as fabulous as you look. With the tiny modern equipment used these days, scarring is minimal.
If you think liposuction is the answer for you, contact Dr. Bailey’s office today and have all of your questions answered so you can make an informed decision.