LIPOSUCTION

PRE-OPERATIVE

• Provide us with your medical history and lab exams
• Discontinue using Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naprosyn, and Vitamin E for one week before and a few days after your procedure as these act as blood thinners
• It is advisable not to smoke for at least two weeks prior and one after the surgery as nicotine can impair circulation and healing
sun exposure as not to irritate the skin

SURGERY

Typically performed on an outpatient basis, liposuction can last between 30 minutes to four hours, depending on the amount of fat removed and number of areas treated. The most common techniques include tumescent and ultrasound assisted liposuction. In both methods, a tiny incision is made in the most unnoticeable possible. In UAL, suction-assisted lipectomy, ultrasonic energy is used to liquefy the fat before it is suctioned out with a cannula. The procedure requires either local anaesthesia with sedation or epidural anaesthesia, again depending on the size of the area(s) being treated as well as several other factors.

POST SURGERY

A support garment is typically recommended to limit swelling and bruising during 30 days. Discomfort is controlled by medication and you may return to work within a few days.While bruising resolves in 2 to 3 weeks, swelling may persist for 6 weeks or longer.

SUMARY

• Surgery length: 30minutes to 4 hours.
• Anaesthesia: local with sedation, epidural or general.
• Clinic or hospital internment: day clinic or 1 night as inpatient.
• Post surgery: usage of compressive garments.
• Physical activities: resume after 4 weeks.