Where are the scars located after liposuction?

Scars are nothing more than tiny slits that heal extremely well. They are very small as the cannulas used to remove the fat are only 3 millimeters round. We always try to put the slits in areas where they are less likely to be seen.

How much time off work is required?

The majority of patients we treat at Sono Bello Body Contouring return to work in just a few days.

When can exercising be resumed?

Light, judicious exercise can be resumed in a few days. Regular exercise can be resumed in about 2 weeks.

Is it true that other areas get fat after liposuction?

As there are less fat cells in the areas treated by liposuction, weight gain will occur first in areas not treated.

Is liposuction surgery painful?

At Sono Bello Body Contouring we do the procedures under local anesthesia. While there is discomfort afterwards, the majority of patients report that the pain is quite manageable. Most return to work in a few days.

What is ultrasonic liposuction?

Ultrasonic liposuction uses ultrasound energy to emulsify fat prior to aspirating it.

Can the fat come back?

No.

What is ultrasonic liposuction?

Ultrasonic liposuction uses ultrasound energy to emulsify the fat prior to aspirating it.

Who is a good candidate for liposuction?

Generally speaking, healthy patients in decent shape with areas of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise. Other patients may be considered candidates, depending on other conditions. 

What is liposuction?

Liposuction involves the removal of fat using very small openings in the skin allowing aspiration of the fat with small cannulas, open at the end and connected to special pumps.

Is liposuction a reasonable treatment for obesity?

Liposuction is really for body contouring, not for treatment of obesity. In reality, fat does not weigh much and not a lot of weight is lost from a typical procedure. Patients should notice reduction in size and that clothing fits better.

What is a successful liposuction surgery?

Success is based upon reasonable size reduction without causing skin irregulartity.

Does liposuction cause dimpling or indentations in the skin?

Skin dimpling can happen if aspiration occurs too close to the under layer of the skin. It's one of the risks patients must understand.

What Alternatives Are There to Liposuction?

There are some non-surgical treatments available but most reports indicate that they don't work very well. If diet and exercise are not working to the extent desired by the patient, liposuction is a good consideration. Consultation at Sono Bello Body Contouring is free.