What is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure that reduces localized pockets of persistent fat that are difficult to shed. The surgery breaks up the fat and removes it from the targeted parts of your body, effectively refining your body’s shape. Liposuction can be performed on most areas, but the most popular are the abdomen, thigh, neck, upper arms and back. The length of a liposuction procedure depends on the number and size of the areas being treated. These factors can also determine the type of anaesthesia used, although it is typically a general anaesthesia (patient is asleep). Patients can go home the same day as surgery and return to work within 2–5 days but should avoid any vigorous activity for six weeks, during which compression garments are required to reduce swelling. Dramatic improvement will often be seen between 3–6 months post-surgery, and final results within a year.

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