Step1

What is liposuction?

The media illustrates it as new cosmetic procedures to lose weight / remove fat from the body. The first step is to figure out what liposuction really is and if it is right for you.

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes fat from different areas of the body. This is achieved using

Although liposuction is the most common name, the procedure is also known as body sculpting, lipoplasty, body contouring, tummy tuck (refers to the specific region of the stomach), tumescent liposuction (which refers to a particular technique of sucking fat out), among other names that are either body area or technology specific.

It is most often performed by cosmetic surgeons, as well as properly licensed dermatologists in the US. Surgeons generally recommend (or at least supposed to) liposuction as a procedure that is only for fat that remains re-removable after proper exercise and diet.

In the US alone in 2007, 456,828 liposuction operations were performed (Source:http://www.surgery.org/). This number continues to grow exponentially as new technology makes the procedure safe and more efficient, and while prices become more competitive as more surgeons offer this service.

Step2

Decide whether it is right for you.

If you have fat on your body that reside in pockets that are hard to remove through exercise or diet, then you may be a candidate for liposuction procedure.

Step3

Decide the body part you want to remove fat from

Do you want to remove fat from your arms? legs? thigh? chest? mid section? chin? There are different procedure methods and costs associated to different areas. (More information on costs an be found on Cheap Liposuction Prices)

Step4

Decide the type of liposuction that suits you budget and preferences

Do your research on what the costs are for each procedure. Different surgeons specialize in different body parts, and may have perfected a technique for a specific area.

Step5

Search for and select a surgeon you trust

Going in for a consultation and meeting the doctor is the best way to gauge whether or not you feel comfortable with the doctor. In addition, be sure to ask for before and after photos of his work (in addition to the ones on the website, as those usually are the best cases).

Write down all of your most important concerns on a book or journal, and be sure ask the doctor all of your most important questions. A good doctor should take the time to address your concerns in a professional and comfortable way, without pressuring you for a sale. Remember, the decision is yours.

Step6

Negotiate, plan and close the deal on finances

Any kind of plastic surgery, whether surgical or cosmetic is expensive. Liposuction is no exception. Be sure to expect at least $2000 in surgery costs, and sometimes much more (up to $20,000) for liposuction of multiple body parts.

Other costs associated with hospital bills, anesthesia and post operative care clothes should be included in the cost estimation. Expectations for surgery costs should be handled upfront, before the surgery date and not after.

Step7

Operation / Recovery Time

Your doctor should provide specific instructions for the date of the surgery. Be sure to have driving directions, and a friend to drive you back after the operations. If this surgery is being conducted in a different city or overseas, plan your stay accordingly for at least 3-4 days of immediate recovery time, and 1-2 weeks off work.

Step8

Help others / provide feedback

After your procedure, enjoy your new self! It is still you, just a better version of it. Be sure to join the plastic surgery forums, and provide feedback to others who are also thinking of joining you in your path. Become a reference-able patient to your doctor if he/she did a good job.

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Have you ever considered doing liposuction to reduce unwanted areas of fat on your body but were concerned about the pain and bruising postop? A new and innovative technology has been developed to help you rid yourself of those fatty areas in a gentler manner. You get great results with less bruising, less pain, and less downtime.

Called Body Jet Liposuction, it utilizes the power of water pressure to break the fat cells apart and then remove them through suctioning to contour your body. The high pressure fluid contains lidocaine, a powerful local anesthetic to make the areas numb, and epinephrine, to constrict the vessels and reduce bleeding and bruising significantly. The fluid is instilled into the areas via small tubes, called cannulas, specifically designed to simultaneously gently suction out the fat while it is broken apart with the high pressure spray.

This water-jet process makes the removal of the fat easier with less destruction of the surrounding tissues. The internal structural tissues are not torn apart as with traditional liposuction, resulting in less trauma to vessels, nerves, and other non-fat tissues. Imagine having your excess fat removed with minimal trauma to your tissues; the result is less pain and less bleeding/bruising postoperatively.

The procedure is normally performed while you’re awake. The lidocaine numbs the areas to be treated so you don’t feel anything. Thus, you don’t have to recover from a general anesthetic, plus you eliminate the potential complications that can sometimes accompany general anesthesia. Using local anesthetics and mild sedation makes this procedure extremely safe. In addition, you can reposition yourself during the procedure to make sure the different areas are treated and your body is sculptured precisely as desired.

Scarring is very minimal. The cannulas are placed through the skin through very small openings less than a fourth of an inch. These usually heal well and are not very noticeable. In addition, they are usually placed in areas covered by clothing is possible. Because the fluid instilled is suctioned out at the same time, there is less swelling in the areas treated. Thus, distortion is kept to a minimum, decreasing the risk of contour irregularities that can sometimes accompany liposuction procedures.

Imagine having liposuction surgery one day, and returning to near normal activities almost immediately. Sometimes people return to work the next day because of the reduced trauma to the tissues that this technology delivers. It is truly a dream come true.