Liposuction - Related FAQ's

Q: I have cellulite and was told I could have SmartLipo and it will reduce my cellulite. Is this true?

A: No treatment can guarantee reduction of cellulite. Standard tumescent liposuction may improve, not change or worsen preexisting cellulite. Laser heating with SmartLipo can not guarantee a homogenous, smooth reduction in cellulite either. Thermage radiofrequency may improve the cellulite, but nothing will eliminate it entirely.

Q: My doctor said to use an antibiotic ointment on my liposuction insertion sites for several weeks. I developed severe itching about four days after I started. Could this be an infection?

A: Usually infection is not an itchy rash. What you describe is most likely an allergic reaction to the antibiotic ointment such as Bacitracin, Polysporin or Neosporin (triple antibiotic ointment. Stop the ointment and see your doctor. You may need a prescription for a corticosteroid ointment and if the itching is very severe, you can take an antishitame

Q: Will I increase weight after liposuction?

A: The ideal patient for liposuction is one who exercises regularly and eats a healthy diet, but can’t lose the small bulge of the lower belly, outer thighs, love handles, etc. If however, someone has an abundant amount of fat in many different areas, then they are consuming too many calories for their ideal body weight. The equation is simple… Fat produced (energy in excess) = Calories consumed – energy expended (energy in work, exercise and basal metabolic rate). If someone is fat-endowed, and has liposuction but doesn’t reduce the amount of calories they consume, then the excess energy will be the same as before the surgery and the fat will store this energy as bigger and even new fat cells. Yes that’s right, we do make new fat cells contrary to what many believe. If your weight increases over 170% of your ideal body weight, then it can make new fat cells. The fat that goes back on after liposuction may be put on partially on the area that had surgery but as there are less fat cells there because of the liposuction removal, the fat normally goes on other body parts that have the same abundant stores as before surgery and can store more fat.

So reduce your calories and increase your exercise after liposuction to maintain your new physique.

Q: I could lose just 5 pounds but my lower abdomen is quite puffy. Can I have liposuction?

A: Yes you can but you might get a better result by undergoing this liposuction after you reduce the volume of unwanted fat as much as you can through diet and exercise.

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