1. What are the common side effects of liposuction?

Common side effects of liposuction include bruising, swelling and discomfort. In addition, after removal of the fat, the remaining skin is now "one size too big." This excess skin needs to be carefully tended to get it to heal into the desired shape and location.


2. What are the benefits of liposuction?

The benefits are permanent fat removal, with permanent recontouring of the body. Getting rid of unwanted contour bulges leads to increased self esteem and expands the range of fashions available that you can wear.


3. When should I expect to see positive results following the liposuction procedure?

There is an immediate reduction in the fat, and excellent results can often be seen at the completion of surgery. Some of this improvement is then hidden by the inevitable post-op swelling, with the results getting better and better until the final results are seen at six months to a year post-op.


4. How do I find an experienced liposuction surgeon?

Plasticsurgery.org, the official website of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, provides a list of board certified plastic surgeons in your area. This is an excellent place to start.


5. How does the Tumescent technique result in better and smoother results?

Infiltration of large volumes of dilute xylocaine (numbing medicine) reduces post-op discomfort, and lessens bruising. The decrease in bruising then translates into smoother results.


6. What is high definition liposuction (6-pack etching)?

Aggressive removal of fat along the edges of the muscle enhances the muscle definition, and can be combined with fat grafting into the muscle to give even more definition.


7. What is the new waistline reduction method with the Silhouette Corset Sutures?

Using this technique, special sutures are placed through the belly button and threaded under the muscle. These are then pulled to tighten the muscle and cinch in the waistline.