Liposuction Prices
Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty is a procedure where specific areas of the body are reshaped by eliminating extra fat on body parts that are prone to gaining weight. The usual areas where liposuction is done are on the thighs, arms, stomach and other areas where fat deposits easily. This procedure in effect, improves the body’s contour and proportion although some people still suffer from a disproportionate figure even after the procedure due to inherited traits.
To be able to know a candidate’s viability for this procedure, a consultation is usually held in place in order to determine the success and safety of this process on an individual. Be prepared to answer truthfully as this will affect the success of the procedure. Some of the questions will delve on previous and current medical conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments, medications and surgeries. Your surgeon will also evaluate your health status based on your risk factors. Options and recommendations for the course of the treatment will then be discussed.
In preparation for the surgery you will be asked to do most of the following things: stop smoking, adjust certain medications and avoid anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin and herbal supplements since all of these can cause increased bleeding.
Liposuction is usually done with the patient under anesthesia. Careful choice must be done on choosing the kind of anesthetic since this also has an overall impact on the patient’s health. Then, small unobtrusive incisions will be made on the marked parts of the body where you want your fat removed. After which, a slim hollow tube or cannula is injected through these incisions to be able to loosen fat in a precise back and forth movement.
The amount of fat that can be removed per session is limited due to a slew of health factors. The physician and client ultimately make the decision of how much to remove in a single session since eliminating too much fat causes lumps or dents in the skin. The more fat is removed, the higher the risk is.
Subject on the extent of the surgery, patients can return to their daily activity by 2 to 14 days. Special garments or bandages that used to protect areas that have been treated should be worn for 2 to 4 weeks. These bandages or garments help compress the skin into your new body shape.
It may take up to several months for the swelling to completely subside but the improvement will be evident when it dissipates. Some of the possible risks associated with liposuction are rippling or loose skin, nerve damage, infection, fat or blood clots, excessive fluid accumulation or unpleasant scarring. You may also experience some pain that can last up to 2 weeks although this can be usually treated by prescription drugs or an over-the-counter medicine.
Liposuction costs anywhere from $2000 to $3000 and $1000 to $1500 on every additional area. Prices depend on the body area and its size while the total average cost for this procedure can run from $5000 to $6000.
