Liposuction Information

Qualifications

In general, good candidates for liposuction are:

  • Healthy and do not have medical conditions that impair healing

  • Nonsmokers

  • Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic expectations

  • Adults within 30% of their ideal weight who have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone

Preparation

In preparing for liposuction, you may be asked to:

  • Get lab testing or a medical evaluation

  • Take certain medications or adjust your current medications

  • Stop smoking

  • Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements because they can increase bleeding and bruising

  • Arrange for a friend or family member to drive you to and from surgery and to stay with you the first night following surgery

Recovery

Recovery generally requires 1 month for resolution of swelling. You may be dressed with a compression garment or elastic bandage covering the treatment area(s). This is to help control swelling and compress skin to your body contours. It will take several months for swelling to fully dissipate. As it does, your new contours and enhanced self image should continue to develop.

Although infrequent, the risks and complications of liposuction include:

  • Contour irregularity (divot, bulge) that may be easily corrected with additional procedures

  • Asymmetry (unevenness between two sides)

  • Noticeable scarring

Unlikely Complications

Smart Lipo™

Recovery generally requires 3 months for resolution of final swelling. You may be dressed with a compression garment or elastic bandage covering the treatment area(s) to help control swelling and compress skin to your body contours. You may be sore for several days following your procedure, and your doctor may prescribe painkillers to help you manage your pain. Most people are able to return to work within a few days. As you recover you'll notice your skin may begin to tighten. This firming may continue up to 6 months after your procedure.

Recovery

Although infrequent, the risks and complications of Smart Lipo™ include:

  • Uneven contour

  • Skin burns

  • Numbness

  • Asymmetry (unevenness between two sides)

  • Noticeable scarring

Unlikely Complications