Intravenous sedation is administered and the duration of the procedure will vary according to the number of sites treated.  A small tube is inserted into the fat and suction is applied to remove the excess tissue.  It takes a great deal of surgical judgment to remove the correct amount of fat and prevent complications of excessive removal.  Inadvertent removal of too much fat can lead to contour deformities, skin dimpling and irregularities.  Any surgeon can remove fat; the skill involves leaving just the right amount of fat beneath the skin to prevent problems.

A compression garment is applied and after a short recovery you will go home.  You will feel sore for several days and return to normal activity will vary depending on the extent of the procedure.  Most people can return to work in about a week or sooner.

Most of the bruising and swelling is gone within two weeks but the final result may take moths to appear as the skin redrapes to your new contours.  Remember liposuction is not a cure for obesity but it is a very safe and rewarding procedure to correct contour problems by removing localized fatty collections.  Additionally, once fat is removed it cannot come back.  You can still gain weight but the fat will be evenly distributed and will not preferentially collect in your problem areas.

Do you exercise regularly, eat well and are in good health?  Are you frustrated that despite a healthy lifestyle you just can't get rid of that problem area?  Many men and women find that fat removal by liposuction gives them that added boost in self-esteem by allowing them to look as good as they feel.

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