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No. Liposuction is not a weight loss method or a cellulite removal technique; it is a surgical procedure to balance and sculpt the body. In fact, it is less effective for people who are obese. It is best for those who are near their ideal weight, yet have one or more areas that do not respond to weight loss or exercise. In addition, people who are overweight are at higher risk of complications from liposuction than people closer to their ideal weight.
Liposuction removes fat and reduces some of the pressure on your skin, but in general, it is not an effective way to tighten skin. Many people who have liposuction also undergo surgical procedures to remove excess skin.
Because Liposuction permanently removes many of the fat cells in treated areas, few fat cells remain that can expand. For that reason, you may gain less weight there than in other areas of your body that weren’t originally treated. The key to proper weight control is a healthy diet and exercise.
The time required for Liposuction procedures varies depending on the size of the treated area, the amount of fat removed and the type of anesthesia used. Surgery can last from 1 – 6 hours.
A good surgeon takes great care in making small incisions. If you have a large area being treated, or have many sites being treated, he or she will have to pay extra attention to keeping the incisions small.
UAL uses a special cannula to produce ultrasonic energy. As the cannula is passed through fat deposits, the ultrasonic energy breaks open the fat cell walls, allowing fat to flow more freely out where it can be suctioned out and removed. The advantage of UAL is that it is more effective in fibrous areas of the body, such as the upper back or the male breast or in areas that have been previously treated with Liposuction.
You should expect temporary swelling, bruising, numbness, and some pain (that can be managed with medications) immediately after surgery.
The number of areas that can be treated at one time depends on your height, weight and other individual factors. As a rule of thumb, the thinner you are, the more areas you can have treated. Your doctor will carefully determine the number of areas that can be treated safely.
Be gentle with yourself. After all, Liposuction is a surgical procedure and requires time for recuperation. Most people can go back to work or school a few days after surgery. Your stitches will come out about a week to 10 days after your procedure. Strenuous activity should be avoided for four or more weeks.
There is no way to accurately predict your healing speed but most patients will see 80% of their ultimate liposuction results within one to three months after the procedure. Final results vary from patient to patient and depend on age, areas treated, and the amount of fat removed and individual healing speeds. Some patients see immediate results that improve steadily while others have weeks of swelling. Both of these outcomes are normal.
The benefits of Liposuction are permanent in the areas treated as long as your weight remains consistent. With realistic expectations and proper body maintenance, you can be satisfied with the results of your plastic surgery for many years to come.
As with most plastic surgery, the cost comprises three fees: surgeon fees, anesthesia fees, and facility fees. The anesthesia fees range from approximately $500 to $1,000, depending on the number of areas treated. The facility fees also vary depending on the number of areas where Liposuction is performed, ranging from $600 to $1,200. The rest of the cost is the surgeon's fee. The average cost to have liposuction performed in one area of the body is up to $4,000; in three areas is $6,000 to $8,000; and in five areas is $8,000 to $11,000. The cost is higher for larger body areas. For example, the average cost for the abdomen is $4,000 to $8,000, but for the outer thigh is about half as expensive.