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| How long does
the procedure take? |
On average, the procedure takes 1-2 hours per area
treated.
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| Will I need to
stay in a hospital? |
If you have no medical problems, the procedure can
be performed on an outpatient basis, either in your doctor’s office
or in an outpatient clinic. It may be performed under local anesthesia with light sedation,
local anesthesia and deep sedation, or general anesthesia. The longer the
procedure is expected to take, the more likely that general anesthesia
will be recommended. You may be allowed to return home within a few
hours of the surgery, and spend the night in the comfort of your own
home. If you have other medical problems, concurrent procedures, or
a lengthier procedure performed under general anesthesia, it may be
necessary to spend the night in the hospital so your recovery process
can be monitored by a medical staff.
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| How much pain
is there? |
If the procedure is done with a local anesthetic
supplemented by a light sedative, the pain experienced is minimal,
although you may feel pressure, movement, or a vibrating sensation.
More sedation will further reduce sensations, and general anesthesia
will eliminate all sensation.
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| What can I expect
afterward? |
| For a day or two, you can expect to feel tired, as though
your body has been through a workout – and it has! Your hips and legs
will be stiff and store, and you may experience some pain, burning,
swelling, bleeding or temporary numbness. Your doctor can prescribe
medication to relieve this initial discomfort.
Sometimes a small drainage tube is inserted under the skin to drain
excess fluid. Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic ointment to
prevent infection at the incision sites. Your stitches will be removed
in a week to 10 days, unless they dissolve on their own. You will
be fitted with a tight compression garment to be worn for up to
six weeks after your surgery. This specially designed garment will
help reduce pain and swelling, and help your body settle into its
new shape.
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| What is the
recovery period like? |
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ost of the bruising and swelling should
subside within three weeks. To speed the healing process and to
reduce the likelihood of post-operative complications, your surgeon
will probably tell you to begin light activity as soon as possible.
You should be able to return to work within a few days if your work
is fairly sedentary. You should avoid strenuous activities for several
weeks as your body heals, but within 6 weeks you should be able
to resume all normal activities.
It’s important to continue wearing the compression garment, which
should be easily hidden under your clothing, until your doctor tells
you that it is no longer necessary.
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| What is the long-term
outcome like for most people? |
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You should see the visible results of
your surgery within two or three weeks, but the full effects may
not be evident for six months to a year. The more fat you have removed,
the longer it takes for your skin to adapt to the change in shape.
Most people are pleased with their new contour, and often feel
a boost in energy and self-confidence. Although liposuction cannot
alter skin quality or muscle tone, and should not be a substitute
for regular exercise and a balanced diet, your buttocks will always
be slimmer than they would be if you hadn’t had this procedure.
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| How long do
the results last? |
The fat cells are permanently removed by
liposuction, so you will not regain weight in that area. It is important
to note, however, that buttocks liposuction does not guarantee that
you won’t gain weight or accumulate fat deposits in other parts of
your body, including adjacent areas.
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