Liposuction Long Island

The definition of “tumescent” is swollen and firm. This lipo procedure is referred to as tumescent because a diluted solution of anesthetic is injected into the targeted areas of fat so they become swollen. The anesthetic makes the procedure painless, and avoids the need to be put under general anesthetic or IV sedation – reducing risk for the patient. The addition of epinephrine to the area limits blood flow so the procedure limits surgical bleeding, which was a common issue with traditional liposuction. Tumescent liposuction is safer for the patient and avoids the most common risks posed by traditional lipo techniques.

Many people are nervous about undergoing surgery and seek out less invasive ways to slim and trim the figure. For some people, liposuction may be a good alternative to tummy tuck surgery. However, some problems in the abdomen cannot be corrected with liposuction, such as stretched or split muscles. The process essentially removes the excess fat under the skin and above the abdominal muscles. This treatment can produce remarkable improvements for patients who have strong abdominal muscles, with no need to tighten the underlying structure, and is far less invasive and requires less recovery time after the procedure. There are additionally non-surgical fat reduction procedures, such as CoolSculpting.

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With any cosmetic procedure, you, as the patient, must follow the aftercare instruction carefully so you heal quickly and correctly. Recovery time can vary, based upon the number of body areas treated in your session. You may be asked to wear compression garments and be required to limit physical activities for a specified period of time.

To reduce swelling, limit salt intake, and stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. Most of our Long Island patients can return to work within just a few days. You will see the swelling diminishing as the days pass, with improvements in body contour becoming visible within about a week, and even more dramatic improvements showing in a few weeks or months. The extracted fat cells will never return, but maintaining a healthy diet and an exercise routine will help you make the most of your new body shape.

Yes, the results are permanent. The fat cells will not come back once they are removed. However, fat cells can still grow in other parts of the body.

The cost of liposuction varies from patient to patient because the procedure is customized to individual needs. The cost depends on the number and size of treated areas and can range from $3000-$8000.

As with any surgical procedure, liposuction has risks, including infection, numbness, and scarring. If too much fat is removed, there may be lumpiness or dents in the skin. The surgical risks appear to be linked to the amount of fat removed, meaning that if larger amounts of fat are removed, the risks significantly increase.

You can expect some pain and discomfort for the first few days. This will gradually decrease, but the area around the surgical site may feel tender and sore.

Liposuction is not for patients who are obese. You must be within 30 pounds of your ideal weight before undergoing liposuction.

Some patients develop visible scars and some don’t, depending on age, genetics, and other factors. If you do have scarring from liposuction it will most likely appear as a very small dot, about the size of a freckle. This scar will likely fade over the next few months.

You can have a number of other procedures to enhance and complement your liposuction, such as a tummy tuck, a Brazilian Butt Lift, abdominal etching, a thigh lift, or others.

Most sessions treat a maximum of three to four areas.