Also known as suction-assisted lipectomy, the procedure removes small to moderate localized deposits of fat.
Liposuction is not a substitute for losing weight and exercising.
It is not effective in eliminating cellulite or tightening loose and sagging skin.
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The areas of the body that have been treated will appear slimmer and contoured.
It is important to care for those areas where incisions are because infection andscarringcan hamper results.
Here’s your guide to post-liposuction care.
Your incisions may be left open or they may be closed with a stitch.
If you have tapes orsteri-stripsover the incisions, leave them in place.
see to it to wear loose clothing.
Tight clothing may rub against your incisions, irritating them, and hinder healing.
A temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit may also be an indicator of infection or something else.
Call your healthcare provider if you experience any of these things.
You should immediately notice an improvement, but some people will have longer swelling which will gradually subside.
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