Liposuction - Related FAQ's

Q: I am considering liposuction but am afraid I will gain all the weight back. Is liposuction permanent?

A: Liposuction is not a method of changing your dietary and exercise habits. You have to be committed to doing that. There are times however, that once patients finally see volume reduction after doing liposuction, for the first time in their life, they develop a better attitude to monitor their caloric consumption and have a better interest in exercising to maintain their good result from liposuction. Once those fat cells are removed with liposuction, the residual cells in those areas can regain fat, but less than other areas that have more cells, so there is long term improvement that can occur from having liposuction.

Q: I had Smart Lipo and now, a month later, have very hard areas. They even hurt. Is this normal?

A: Thermal energy and excessive superficial liposuction can induce more collagen production, similar to scar formation, which can pull the overlying skin down to the dermis or muscle. This can be painful. Deep massage, warm compresses and time may help. Experienced liposuction surgeons do not aggressively remove all the fat and leave a cushion behind to have a natural appearing and feeling tissue.

Q: I had liposuction only a couple of weeks ago, but have some lumps and I want to look good for a vacation that I am leaving for in six weeks. What can I do to look better more quickly?

A: You should be wearing compression garments, and you can consider having external ultrasound therapy, if this doesn’t help. Endermologie or Velashape may be too soon for you but you may try that in two more weeks.

Q: How tight should my compression garment be that I wear after liposuction?

A: Too loose will not contribute to a benefit and excessively tight would be uncomfortable without providing better improvement. They should be tight enough to compress the tissues without causing excessive constriction at the ends of the garment.

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