Liposuction - Related FAQ's

Q: I am scheduled for liposuction but imagine that I can still lose another 10 pounds by exercising in the months ahead, but I have my wedding in a couple of months and want to look my best. Will weight loss after liposuction ruin my good results?

A: No, you can lose weight after liposuction and improve the good results, but the optimal manner in which to have liposuction is to be close to your ideal body weight and have that area of fat accumulation that won’t go away with exercise and diet removed by liposuction.

Q: I saw a friend of mine at the gym this weekend who had liposuction a month ago and looks good but I noticed when she was walking away from me that there was a crease behind her thigh underneath the buttock on one side. Does this mean she had a bad job?

A: Liposuction creates swelling that can show up in different ways for different people. It takes three to six months for the swelling to subside and for the skin to maximally retract. In this time there may be significant reorganization. If it does not improve, then fat injections can be done to help lift the area. Your friend must have a follow-up appointment where this will or should be addressed by the doctor.

Q: Can I undergo liposuction at the same time that I take Accutane for acne?

A: The safest approach is to wait six months to one year after you stop Accutane to allow the skin to mature and the liver to rest before you have liposuction.

Q: I see that there are marks made on my skin during liposuction surgery for the surgeon to know where to work, but do these marks come off on their own after surgery?

A: Usually the surgical marking pen ink comes off in a few days, and most of it comes off by the end of the procedure.

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