Liposuction - Related FAQ's

Q: I had liposuction on the buttocks but I’m unhappy with how my upper thighs on the back look. Should I see my surgeon or see someone new?

A: It is always best to at least first see your surgeon, who knows your body better than a new physician, as they have already done surgery on you. Most surgeons will not charge a complete fee when revising results, unless it is a stage treatment because of excessive work involved that would be dangerous to do all at one time. Some will charge a facility fee and anesthesia fee for secondary procedures, others will charge the same plus a small provider component, but usually not the same as the first surgery total amount. You may require fat injections or more liposuction and the cost can be different.

Q: I am a 32 year-old male and had neck liposuction two months ago and now notice some thinning of my beard hair, should I be concerned?

A: Hair loss is not uncommon after a surgical procedure, from stress. It may take more than three months to see hair regrowth, so observe and see a dermatologist if there is no improvement in that period.

Q: I had liposuction of the abdomen two weeks ago and I really wanted definition of my abs. Now I’m splotchy brown and red. What should I do?

A: See your surgeon to ensure that the coloration of the skin is normal and not a sign of a problem. Many people do develop temporary discoloration from inflammation (not infection) and pigmentation after liposuction.

Q: If I want a breast augmentation, a tummy tuck, liposuction and fat injected into my buttocks, can this be done as an outpatient?

A: More importantly, the question to ask is, should it be done at all. Multiple surgical procedures when done at the same time significantly increase the risk of complications. It is safer to stage out the procedures. It may be inconvenient for you but it would be safer.

Q: I had liposuction one month ago and now have pain in my side that I didn’t have before. Is this common?

A: No, delayed pain is not common and should be evaluated by your surgeon to make sure there is nothing seriously wrong such as an infection, which is very rare but can occur.

Q: If I had liposuction on my face, should I have one side larger than the other still at four weeks?

A: Some people have asymmetry before surgery and the swelling can look magnified on one side vs. the other for some time after surgery. If there is considerable swelling, or pain, redness, warmth or any other concern, then you should call the surgeon now for them to advise you if you need to be seen right away.

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