Liposuction: Frequently Asked Questions – Valencia Plastic Surgery

What Areas of my Body Can Be Treated with Liposuction?

While lipo is not a weight loss procedure, it can produce truly remarkable results in sculpting various areas of the body, including:

Neck
Back
Love handles
Buttocks
Thighs
Upper arms
Breasts
Saddle bags
Knees
Ankles
Bra fat

How Long is the Recovery Time After Liposuction?
Typically, full results are visible after about four to six weeks, but you will feel comfortable and see significant changes in your body contour far earlier.
Will the Fat Grow Back?
As the fat cells are extracted, they cannot grow back. It is important to keep in mind that if you gain weight, the remaining fat cells can grow, but less fat will be deposited in the areas treated.
Will I Have Scars After Liposuction?
The lipo procedure is performed with a tiny cannula – a small hollow needle – so the incision sites are very small. There are typically no visible scars to contend with after you have recovered.
How is SmartLipo Different?
SmartLipo is a less-invasive, laser-assisted form of liposuction that allows for a faster recovery than tradition liposuction. It has the added benefit of tightening the skin – which traditional liposuction does not do.
What is Tumescent Liposuction?
Tumescent liposuction is considered the “gold standard” in modern liposuction. It involves injecting local anesthesia into the fat to be extracted as the first step. The formula aids in patient comfort, ease of fat extraction, reduced bruising and swelling, and a faster recovery.
How Should I Prepare for a Lipo Treatment?
There is little involved in preparation, although if you take any blood-thinning medications or supplements, you may need to stop taking these products prior to treatment to limit the risk of excessive bruising.
How Much Weight Can I Lose with Liposuction?
Liposuction is not a weight loss treatment, but that doesn’t mean you won’t lose weight. As fat is extracted from your body, which has weight, you will be lighter after your procedure.
What is the Liposuction Procedure Like?
The area to be treated will be numbed, so you should not have any fears about pain. You will lie back comfortably after the areas to be treated are marked. A tiny cannula (small hollow needle) will be inserted into the fatty area, and the fat gently extracted.
Why Choose Valencia Plastic Surgery for Liposuction?
At Valencia Plastic Surgery, Dr. Hu uses advanced techniques and systems for body sculpting. As a plastic surgeon, he has extensive experience with liposuction, and offers his patients modern systems that produce better results, and a faster recovery time.
How Much Does Liposuction Cost?
The cost of the procedure will vary, based upon the number and size of the areas that are being treated. The only way to know exactly the cost is to speak with us at Valencia Plastic Surgery. We offer some easy payment options that can allow you to have lipo without paying the full amount at the time of the procedure.
To find out more, contact Valencia Plastic Surgery at 661-222-1122.