Liposuction procedure is primarily a cosmetic surgical procedure, done to remove excess fat specifically from areas of the body in which fat is difficult to get rid of by exercise and diet.

The surgeon removes fat from the targeted areas where too much fat accumulates, such as the waist, thighs, buttocks, back, arms, and sometimes face to improve body contour.

Good candidate for Liposuction

Good candidates for liposuction treatments are men and women who still have stubborn fat on the body after diet and exercise have been insufficient to provide the desired results. You should be a non-smoker, and in the case that you do smoke, you will be asked to quit 3 weeks prior to undergoing the procedure. Smoking can negatively impact your body’s ability to recover efficiently.

If you are considering this fat reduction procedure, you should be in good health and be at or near your goal weight. This treatment does not correct severe cases of excess fat; it is best used to treat mild amounts of localised problematic fat on the body. There are several liposuction methods that can be used to obtain the best results, these methods will be discussed in length during your consultation, the surgeon will take into consideration the starting point of where your body is now and the desired outcome.

After Liposuction Procedure

Generally, you don’t need to stay in the hospital after liposuction.
You may experience some bruises and blue discolouration in the skin, swelling or mild pain for several days, and you may need to wear compression bandages for 1 to 2 months after the procedure to control swelling.
Your doctor usually prescribes an antibiotic to avoid infection and inflammation in the wounds and under the skin, you may also take some mild painkillers to decrease pain and inflammation.
You can return to work and resume your normal life routine in a couple weeks after the surgery.