In addition, every operation has potential complications, which can occur in a small percentage of patients even in the best of hands, and it is therefore possible to have complications after liposuction, of which patients should be aware. All surgery involves some degree of pain, some bruising, expense, and time for recovery, and most surgery leaves visible scars somewhere. However, with liposuction, all of these drawbacks are less than with the older, alternative methods of fat removal. Postoperatively, there is a slight amount of swelling which takes several weeks or longer to subside, and Dr. Dowden usually recommends wearing a firm support garment until the swelling is gone. Liposuction is not considered a treatment for obesity.
Ultrasonic liposuction is somewhat more.
If multiple areas are being treated at the same time, the cost is of course higher, but there is some savings accomplished. You want to be certain the answer is yes to all of these before deciding. Virtually all cosmetic surgery is prepaid, but various financing options are available. It is not appropriate for health insurance to cover cosmetic surgery, and Dr. Dowden will not participate in attempts to submit cosmetic surgery to insurance companies. Complications are very unlikely after cosmetic surgery, but can occur in a very small percentage of patients, even in the hands of a highly skilled and qualified plastic surgeon.