How much weight can I lose from liposuction?
Liposuction is not meant to be used for weight loss. Liposuction helps recontour and reshape the body by removing excess fat deposits that are unresponsive to diet and exercise. If you would like to reduce your larger amounts of weight it can either be done through diet and exercise or by having weight loss surgery.
Should I have Liposuction before or after weight loss?
Achieving a healthy and sustainable weight is the best option prior to having any liposuction procedure. If you are significantly overweight, we recommend you lose weight first before undergoing the procedure.
What is the difference between liposuction and tummy tuck surgery?
Liposuction permanently removes fat cells and eliminates excess fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise. It helps you recontour and reshape your body to regain the confidence in showing off your figure. The tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that is used to permanently remove excess skin and, in some cases, tighten the abdominal muscles. It is not uncommon for liposuction and tummy tuck surgery to be combined into one procedure.
Will I have loose skin after liposuction?
No. Good candidates for liposuction will not experience excessively loose skin post liposuction procedure. Loose skin is a common concern for liposuction patients. Your Plastic Surgeon will provide a comprehensive assessment at the time of initial consultation. This will determine your risk of excessively loose skin post liposuction. Those at risk of loose skin post liposuction may benefit from the addition of abdominoplasty, or energy-based skin tightening devices. This will be discussed at the time of consultation.
Can liposuction remove cellulite?
Liposuction improves the overall contour and shape of the body by removing small deposits of fat. Liposuction can smooth out cellulite to a degree, but usually this only produces a small improvement in the appearance of cellulite.
Will I have scarring?
Liposuction involves making incisions in the skin, which means small marks that fade overtime will be left post procedure. However significant scarring is rare. The incisions made for the procedure are always small and in discreet locations.
At Contour Surgical we offer best in class laser treatments to reduce any scarring after the procedure. We provide a complimentary scar removal treatment for all our liposuction patients. We find that with a combination of expert placement of liposuction entry sites, skilful management of the sites post-operatively and complimentary skin resurfacing laser most scarring is removed or fades to become hardly noticeable.
Is Liposuction suitable if I have a large amount of fat?
Liposuction is not designed to remove large amounts of fat. The procedure is better suited to pockets of stubborn fat that have become resistant to your best efforts of dieting and exercise.
What are the Risks & Complications of Liposuction?
All surgical procedures carry risk. It is for this reason that you should carefully consider who performs your liposuction procedure. Liposuction when done correctly by an experienced surgeon is a safe and effective procedure that can produce outstanding and life changing results.
Complications of liposuction include, but are not limited to:
- Discomfort post procedure
- Bruising
- Haematoma (a collection of blood under the skin)
- Infection uncommon due to a sterile field being maintained during the procedure and antibiotics given after the procedure
- Persistent Swelling
- A Seroma or Fluid accumulation under the skin
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (this is a complication from any surgery where movement post-surgery is reduced. It is extremely rare)
- Skin Irregularities. This occurs from poor liposuction technique by either over or under liposuctioning or by liposuctioning at the wrong skin depth.
- Missed Areas – Occurs when the area surrounding a large area is missed
- Skin Laxity – If a surgeon over liposuctions a particular the skin in this area may not be able to retract enough. If the skin is extremely loose to start with the risk of this increases.
When choosing liposuction, it is always recommended to choose a skilled experienced Plastic Surgeon.
What areas of the body can Liposuction Treat?
Liposuction can treat unwanted areas of fat in nearly any area of the body. It can be used on the stomach, love handles, inner and outer things, calves, arms, back, chest and neck.