Liposuction is not a method for weight loss.
Liposuction is designed to remove fat from parts of the body where it cannot be removed by diet and exercise alone.
Liposuction is most frequently performed on the neck, arms, inner folds of the underarms, belly, hips, thighs, and buttocks. In men, the ‘love handles” and breasts are often reduced.
Tumescent liposuction techniques have a -very high record of safety.
The procedure is not painful, except in rare circumstances, and at most, might cause slight discomfort while it is being performed.
An ideal liposuction candidate is not very overweight, is healthy, eats a well-balanced diet, exercises, and has realistic expectations for the surgery.
Liposuction can be performed on people of all ages, but is most often done on people between their 30s and 50s.
The average time spent in the doctor’s office for a procedure is five hours, but it can be more or less, depending on the procedure performed and other factors.
Most people can return to work in a few days.
Results can be permanent if patients follow the recommended program after having liposuction.
There are different methods of performing liposuction. The tumescent is most commonly performed and does not require general anesthesia.
Liposuction can vary in cost, from less than $2,000 to $8,000 or more, depending on where it is done and which procedure(s) are performed.
Medical insurance does not cover liposuction.
Dermatologic surgeons and plastic surgeons have training in and can both perform liposuction.