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NO, liposuction is generally painless during the procedure with mild discomfort for several days or longer afterward.  Depending on how much fat is removed, how many areas are treated, the size and location of each area, and whether or not that fat is transferred somewhere else, a variable amount of post-treatment pain may require narcotic or non-narcotic analgesics.  Liposuction is performed under local anaesthesia for small areas like the face and neck, or small bulges elsewhere.  General anaesthesia offers more comfort and safety for liposuction of large areas, large volumes, multiple areas, and for fat transfer.  You will not feel any pain during liposuction (we specialize in painless liposuction technique), but because nerves passing through the treated area are affected, most men and women experience discomfort for days to even weeks after liposuction.  Swelling of treated areas is normal, and dissipates over days, weeks, and even months after liposuction.  Dr. Laverson supplies a custom fitted compression garment to smooth skin after liposuction.  Gentle compression by the garment is recommended for ten days or so after liposuction.  Some like the shape of post-surgical garments and the feeling of stability they offer, and wear them for longer during recovery from liposuction.

No, liposuction is not a weight-loss method. It is a  surgical procedure to balance and sculpt the body and best for those who are near their ideal weight, yet have one or more areas that do not respond to diet or exercise.

No. Liposuction removes fat and reduces some of the pressure on your skin, but in general, it is not an effective way to tighten skin. Many overweight people who have liposuction also undergo surgical procedures to remove excess skin. 

This is our most common question, and the answer depends on your situation. We recommend a POWERFUL EFFECTIVE medical weight loss program that is guaranteed, provided you are otherwise healthy and follow the program. The best part: It’s not that difficult. Some details explained at 10x.diet. We’re available 24/7 for support. You should have the body you want, not only for your best appearance, but for your overall health. Excess fat is associated with chronic medical problems. Changes in your routine habits required to lose weight are well worth the effort. Weight loss is more a mental than a physical battle, and we’re here to help. Liposuction works best if you’re normal or near normal body weight. If you remain overweight after liposuction, you may not be happy. Patients who are overweight request liposuction in multiple areas. If you lose weight first, liposuction may only be needed in one or two areas instead of five or six, or maybe not at all!

Tumescent liposuction reduces post operative bruising, swelling and pain. Blood loss is minimized during tumescent liposuction due to the effects of medication in the tumescent solution. Tumescence indicates that excess fat is suffused with a large amount of sterile salt water containing medications during a preliminary step prior to removal of your fat by suction. Injected fluid swells fat compartments. They become firm, or “tumesced.” Expanded fat compartments allow the liposuction cannula to travel smoothly beneath the skin as fat is extracted. Benefits of tumescence before liposuction (the “tumescent technique”) include added precision in fat removal and body contouring, facilitation of larger volumes of fat removal, diminished blood loss, and with local anesthetic, extended pain relief after surgery. Dr. Laverson has evaluated several other techniques for liposuction. He prefers tumescent because of the predictability of results, his ability for both debulking larger volumes and for sculpting finer contours, and the improved safety profile by avoiding unnecessary discharge of ultrasound or laser energy beneath the skin surface near nerves, blood vessels, and organs that can be directly or indirectly affected.

If you gain weight after liposuction, the treated fat cells and bulges will still be gone. Your new shape will remain, but your weight gain will be more evenly distributed. When you meet with Dr. Laverson, review before and after pictures of patients with similar body types and procedures. These photos will help you determine whether your expectations are realistic or not.