Is liposuction painful?
Most patients report mild to moderate discomfort for up to two weeks following surgery. Over-the-counter analgesics are often sufficient to manage this discomfort, but your doctor will also prescribe pain medication as indicated and appropriate.
Will my insurance pay for liposuction?
Since liposuction is almost always considered a cosmetic procedure, it is improbable your insurance will pay for your treatment. The cost of your liposuction will vary according to the scope of your procedure. Discuss costs with your doctor before treatment.
Will my scars go away?
They will fade, and the use of over-the-counter scar treatments can often hasten the pace of that fading. But, no, your scars will never completely disappear.
How much weight can you lose with liposuction?
As stated previously, liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure. However, a doctor can remove a substantial amount of fat during a lipo procedure. You can expect to lose between 1 to 10 pounds of fat at most. While it is possible to remove a more considerable amount of fat (and therefore weight), it carries an increased risk of complications. Because of this, plastic surgeons generally limit the amount of fat removed to no more than 10 or 11 pounds.
What is better, lipo or a tummy tuck?
Liposuction and a tummy tuck are two different procedures that attempt to produce two different results, so neither is necessarily better than the other. With liposuction, you are simply removing fat through tiny incisions. Tummy tucks are more involved, and intensive procedures involve reconstructing the abdominal muscles and removing excess skin, requiring large incisions.
Are there risks and side effects?
Like any surgery, liposuction comes with risks including but not limited to:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Poor wound healing
- Adverse reaction to anesthesia
- Allergic reaction to medications and materials
