Questions About Liposuction
St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Florida
What is the liposuction recovery process like?
Every patient heals differently. The amount of time you will need to recover from liposuction can vary based on a few different factors, including:
- The extent of your procedure
- The surgical technique(s) used
- Your response to pain and initial disability
Most patients need an average of 2–3 days of downtime before they are able to return to work. You can expect some soreness and discomfort to linger for about two weeks following your procedure, which can be controlled by pain medication. Getting up and taking light walks about a day after surgery is an important way of encouraging your body to heal, and can also help prevent post-surgical complications (such as blood clots).
What areas of the body can be treated with liposuction?
Virtually any area of your body that contains a stubborn fat deposit can be treated by liposuction. In most cases, patients seek out liposuction to help re-shape their:
- Abdomen
- Back
- Thighs
- Neck
- Arms
More than one area of your body can be treated at a time, most often in a single office visit. In certain cases where patients have a higher BMI, more than one session may be recommended.
What are the risks of liposuction?
Liposuction is one of the safest plastic surgery procedures available, but it does come with certain risks, including excessive bleeding, blood clots, and infection. However, because the incision required for liposuction surgery is so small, the chance of these complications occurring is very low. Be sure to follow all of Dr. Desai’s post-surgical instructions and attend every follow-up appointment he schedules with you to ensure you are healing normally. He can work with you to avoid complications and quickly address them if they arise.
How long do liposuction results last?
The fat cells that are removed during liposuction will not grow back. However, you can still re-gain fat in your treated area(s) if you are not careful about staying below your original weight. As long as you are diligent about diet and exercise habits, your liposuction results should be permanent.
If you live in the St. Augustine or Jacksonville areas of Florida and have further questions about liposuction, please contact us today to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ankit Desai today.
Desai Center of Plastic & Recontructive Surgery
14540 Old St. Augustine Road Suite 2391 | Jacksonville, Florida 32258
(904)262-DESAI (3372)
(877) 907-3067
