Liposuction FAQ

Liposuction is the removal of extra fat from the body. When fat forms into stubborn bulges, it is not always possible to remove it by exercising alone. Many people who are considering liposuction have multiple questions they need answered before moving forward.

What is the basic body requirement for liposuction?

The best candidate for Spalding Drive Plastic Surgery will have an average body weight. However, liposuction patients can be slightly above their average suggested body weight and still qualify for the surgery. Skin should be firm and elastic. Overall, the health of the patient should be in good standing. Most importantly, the pockets of fat to be surgically removed should be ones that do not respond well to diet and exercise.

Do I still have to diet and exercise after liposuction?

It is very important to maintain your body and stay at a healthy weight following liposuction, which means that you should stay active and eat a healthy, nutritious diet moving forward.

What is the recovery period after liposuction surgery?

The recovery period depends on the method that was used for liposuction and also on the patient’s body. Typically, though, a normal recovery period is between two days and two weeks.

Does liposuction remove cellulite, too?

Liposuction doesn’t necessarily remove cellulite, which is responsible for that puckering you see underneath your skin. It will, however, improve the overall silhouette of your body and possibly reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Is liposuction a permanent method?

As long as the patient continues to care for their body and doesn’t gain weight following surgery, their new silhouette will stay intact. The fat cells that are removed from the body through liposuction don’t eventually grow back. Also, if a patient is to gain weight following surgery, they won’t notice as much of a gain in the places where they’ve had liposuction.

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