The first state is the immediate loss due to the gross fat extraction which occurs when the fat cells are literally sucked out during liposuction. The second stage is the fat cell death during the week or two after the removal due to injury sustained at the time of the procedure. The third phase is the laying down of collagen, retraction, and remodeling of the fat layers, which occurs over many months. Furthermore, remodeling of the collagen bundles takes about 1 year. Our Outpatient Surgical Facility is well suited for liposuction surgery.
Patients are able to go home without undue difficulty after the procedure.
The operation is carried out under general anesthesia or sedation. We have used the tumescent technique for several years. This decreases bruising and discomfort and allows the safer removal of large amounts of fat. Patients are required to rest quietly for a day a day or so after the surgery but this can easily be carried out at home. No special care is required.