Liposuction - Related FAQ's

Q: Should I quit smoking for liposuction?

A: No. You should quit smoking for yourself! Smoking makes you look older fast. It robs your cells of oxygen and they need oxygen to heal after liposuction. You should quit smoking two weeks before liposuction and abstain during the procedure and withhold for two weeks after. Of course, it would be great if you never lit up again!

Q: When can I go in the sun after liposuction?

A: You should cover the insertion scars with a high sunblock or surgical tape when you go out in the sun otherwise you may get a post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or you may increase the scars tendency to remain red for a longer while.

Q: Can creases below the buttock be fixed?

A: If the crease is a function of being overweight, it may improve with weight loss. If it is a congenital feature or as a result of liposuction of the posterior thigh / buttock, then fat injections can be used to fill the area. These are grafts and may take a series of injections for enough cells to “take” in the new area.

Q: Can I have liposuction on my tummy after I’ve had ovarian surgery for cancer?

A: If your oncologist approves the surgery, there should be no reason why you couldn’t have tumescent liposuction. The surgeon examines you to be sure that any possible hernia is identified prior to liposuction.

Q: Can I purposely not wear my compression garment for an hour or two during the day after my liposuction if it is uncomfortable?

A: You should speak with your surgeon. If the garment is uncomfortable then maybe you should be refitted with a different brand or size. It also depends, where in the postoperative period you are. Within the first week it is much better to continually wear it except for the brief time you’re in the shower.

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