Procedure

Enhance body shape by removing exercise-resistant fat deposits. Common locations for liposuction include chin, cheeks, neck, upper arms, above breasts, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves, ankles.

For larger volumes of fat or for fibrous body areas, ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL) may be used before. It could also decrease post operative swelling. 

Duration

1 to 3 hoursUAL: 20-40 % longer 

Anaesthesia

Local, regional (epidural), or general 

In/Outpatient

Usually outpatient. 

Medical Insurance

Side Effects

Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, discomfort and burning sensation. Temporary fluid drainage from incision sites. UAL:

Larger incisions for cannula 

Risks

Asymmetry, Rippling, pigmentation changes or skin injury  

Fluid retention or excessive fluid loss leading to shock. Infection.  

UAL: thermal burn injury from the ultrasound device. 

Recovery

BACK TO WORK: 1 to 2 weeks

MORE ARDUOUS ACTIVITY: 2 to 4 weeks

FINAL LOOK: 1 to 6 months or more 

Results

It could be permanent according to life style.