Are you planning on having a liposuction?
Liposuction remains one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures today, not just in the United States, but in many countries all over the world.
This Liposuction Surgery Guide is intended to help you learn all about it. Here, we have put together the latest, most comprehensive and simplified information about liposuction surgery, including details about the procedure, the average costs, the risks and side effects, recovery information and how to find competent liposuction surgeons.
Liposuction Basics - What You Need To Know
Liposuction comes from two words - the Greek word 'lipos' which means fat and the word 'suction'. Simply speaking, liposuction is the surgical removal of excess body fat, specifically by sucking out fat deposits through an incision in the skin with the aid of a special instrument.
This can be done in several ways, as detailed in our Liposuction Techniques section.
Lipodissolve is currently being touted as one of the alternatives to liposuction. At the same time, though, it is under scrutiny, both from professional medical societies and public health and consumer welfare organizations. - read more…
The fact that liposuction is a surgical procedure that comes with serious risks and requires up to a week of downtime is often what drives consumers to look for other alternatives to liposuction, mainly those that are minimally invasive and more affordable. Below are some procedures which can be considered as liposuction alternatives. - read more…
Is Liposuction For You?
Liposuction is not for everyone, and should definitely not be rushed into. Please take a little time to read and learn more about the different liposuction procedures available to see if you are a good candidate for liposuction.
Liposuction Alternatives
Over the years, several procedures have been developed as Liposuction Alternatives, which are non-surgical or minimally invasive so as to cause less physical trauma and pose fewer risks. These include laser liposuction, Lipodissolve and VelaShape.
Learn about Liposuction Alternatives here.
Laser Liposuction
Laser liposuction is one of the non-surgical alternatives to traditional liposuction, which uses laser heat to melt fat, making it virtually painless and easy to recover from.
You can learn more about the different Laser Liposuction techniques here.
Smart Lipo
SmartLipo is the most popular laser liposuction technique, developed by Cynosure. It does not require an incision but rather, melts the fat from the outside while causing the collagen layer of the skin to tighten at the same time, resulting not just in loss of excess fat but simultaneously better body shape.
There are currently three SmartLipo systems used by medical professionals - SmartLipo, SmartLipo MPX and SmartLipo TRIPLEX.
Learn more about SmartLipo here.
Lipodissolve
Like liposuction, Lipodissolve is designed to get rid of excess body fat, but it does not require surgery. Rather, it involves administering a series of injections to the fat deposits in order to gradually dissolve fat. It is currently pending approval from the FDA.
Click here to learn more about how Lipodissolve works.
Vaser Lipo
Vaser Lipo is a recent procedure which combines ultrasonic technology with the tumescent liposuction technique in order to eliminate unwanted fat from the body.
Find out more about Vaser Lipo here.
Liposuction Side Effects
As a surgical cosmetic procedure, there can be a number of liposuction side effects, the most common being bruising, hematoma, scarring, adverse reactions to anesthesia, hyperpigmentation around the incision site, fatigue and fainting.
Liposuction Cost
In this section, you will get an idea about how much Liposuction costs on average as a guide, though the actual cost varies depending on your doctor and individual circumstances.
Learn more about Liposuction prices here.
Liposuction Before And After
Not sure what to expect from liposuction? Browse through actual Liposuction Before And After photos in our extensive gallery here.
Liposuction Recovery
Find out what to expect after your liposuction surgery, basic items you will need and general post-operative care instructions in our Liposuction Recovery section.
Find A Qualified Liposuction Surgeon Near You
The most important step to having a successful liposuction surgery is choosing a liposuction surgeon you can trust.
After reading the articles in our Liposuction Surgery Guide, you should now be ready to speak with a surgeon, who will answer any other questions you have remaining and give you sound advice on whether or not liposuction is truly the best option for you.