Questions about Liposuction that You Should Ask Your Surgeon

People consider liposuction as a way to reduce weight but in fact, it is a method to get rid of accumulated fat inside the body. Its popularity is continuously increasing these days due to its long lasting satisfactory results. It would be wise to know the details of the surgery and the expected results if you are also looking forward to undergoing this treatment.

You can discuss the body contours that you want in your results and body parts that you want to go slim through the procedure. It is also important to discuss the details to make sure that the patient and the surgeon are on the same page regarding the results. You have to make sure that your expectations from this procedure are realistic.

Are you an ideal candidate for liposuction?

Before going under the knife, it is important to know if you are the ideal candidate for liposuction. Here are some important points to consider in this regard:

• • Ensure that you have tried all the other methods to bring a change in your body but now your body fat is not responding to the physical exercises and medication.
  • You have specific expectations in mind that can be fulfilled with this procedure.
  • You are ready to give up consuming intoxicants before a few weeks of procedure and lead a healthy lifestyle to maintain the results permanently.
  • To know further details, you must know about the questions to ask from your surgeon. Here are a few of them to help you out.

What to ask from your surgeon?

To start with, you need to know about the surgeon, his practice, his experience and results that he can provide. This will help you to find out if you should proceed with your chosen surgeon. Here are some important questions that you can ask in this regard:

• What is the qualification of the surgeon who will perform the procedure?
• How long has the doctor been in this field of cosmetic surgery?
• How many procedures has he performed so far?
• What is the success rate of surgeries?
• Can you show us the results of previous users to know better?
• Can the surgeon perform only liposuction or has experience in carrying out other cosmetic surgeries as well?

How is liposuction surgery performed?

Surgeons perform liposuction on patients using various techniques like laser, Vaser etc. The procedure requires inserting a long pipe called in the treatment area attached to a suction device to collect all the fat beneath the skin. The surgery is performed after the patient is given anesthesia. It is an outpatient surgery so the patient can go home after the surgery wearing the abdomen garment. Moreover, some tools and methods will depend upon your personal procedure that only a doctor can tell during the consultation.

What precautions to take before liposuction surgery?

The surgeon performs a thorough examination and suggests important precautions accordingly. In addition, the expert might suggest you to lose weight up to permissible limits and give up on intoxicants so that your body is healthy during the procedure.

How much fat can be removed in one procedure?

In a single procedure, surgeons can remove up to around 5 kg of fat, which may vary from person to person. But if weight is more than that, then the full procedure might require more than one sitting. During the examination, the surgeon will specify the extent of fat required to remove.

Which body parts can be treated under liposuction?

The range of liposuction procedures is wide as you can contour your whole body to get a better body shape with this. Among the most widely treated areas, include stomach, waist, upper arms, neckline, thighs, inner knees and back. When combined with other procedures like tummy tuck, or body lift, one can get much better results as it not only reduces the fat but also gives your body the desired shape.

What are the risks associated with liposuction?

After the procedure, you will be under great discomfort, as you have to wear the abdomen fit for a few weeks. There will be swelling in the area around the incision, some pain, secretion of liquid that will be drained out and some other related symptoms. However, these traits are common with everyone and generally go away within a few weeks. But you must seek immediate medical attention if you are feeling any of these symptoms:

• Numbness around incision
• Accumulation of fluid around incision even after a month of procedure
• Formation of blood clots or liquid accumulation in lungs
• Skin color change
• Lumps on skin and uneven surface
• Internal bleeding
• Any damage to the internal organs of patient during surgery

These symptoms sometimes appear in some patients but professional surgeons can easily handle these conditions with their expertise.

How long does it take to recover from liposuction?

The recovery period for liposuction is generally lesser than other procedures. You have to wear the abdomen garment all the time and follow the instructions of your surgeon on restricting the physical activities. If you diligently take care of yourself, you might recover in only 2 to 7 days whereas some might take around 2 weeks to recover.

However, the results start appearing after a month and you can see the full results after three months. The best part is that if you are keeping a healthy diet, and have given up smoking and alcohol, you will notice the results getting better with time, even after years. This is why liposuction is also called the permanent surgery.

Besides, you can ask about the financial matters and insurance claims. When doctors specify that liposuction is a medical necessity for medical conditions to get better, you can get the insurance claims. Also, make sure that you are satisfied after the consultation and have all the information required to make a final decision.

If you have any other questions specific to your case, you can anytime consult our surgeons who are experts in their field and will give you a thorough explanation for your surgical procedure.