Question 1

Are you put to sleep for liposuction?

Accepted Answer

Liposuction is performed with long-lasting local anesthetic and sedation.  This means that you are asleep but do not have a ventilator breathing for you.  Dr. Azouz utilizes anesthesia providers who can keep your sedation deeper or lighter depending on your preference.

Question 2

Can I get liposuction if I am overweight?

Accepted Answer

Liposuction can benefit overweight patients and patients near their ideal body weight.  Dr. Azouz can determine if liposuction or another procedure to remove some skin such as a tummy tuck or arm lift is right for you.

Question 3

Can visceral fat be removed?

Accepted Answer

No. Visceral fat is necessary to your bodys functioning because it surrounds your organs. Fortunately, visceral fat is the easiest type of fat to lose.

Question 4

Does a tummy tuck remove fat?

Accepted Answer

A tummy tuck generally removes fat from the stomach. It can also be paired with liposuction on the surrounding areas like the thighs, saddlebags, flanks, or hips.

Question 5

How can I lose tummy fat fast?

Accepted Answer

The best way to lose fat in a specific area is through liposuction. This is because its not necessarily possible to spot reduce fatty areas through traditional diet and exercise.

Question 6

How dangerous is liposuction?

Accepted Answer

Liposuction comes with risks like any other surgical procedure. Dr. Azouz performs liposuction with an extremely high safety profile.   Dr. Azouz performs his liposuction procedures with many safety measures which means liposuction is a very safe surgery.

Question 7

How do I prepare for liposuction?

Accepted Answer

Youll be given detailed instructions to prepare for your procedure, including avoiding blood-thinning medications, when to stop eating, and what to wear to your surgery. You should stop smoking well in advance of your procedure since this can impair your healing ability.

Question 8

How long do you need off work after liposuction?

Accepted Answer

Depending on your procedure, you can plan to return to office-based work within a few days. If you work a more physical job, you should talk with plastic surgeon Dr. Azouz about recovering for longer.

Question 9

How much does it cost to get liposuction on your stomach?

Accepted Answer

Your liposuction cost can vary widely based on factors like the type of liposuction, the area, and general health. Youll receive a full cost estimate from Dr. Azouz during your consultation.

Question 10

How much does liposuction cost without insurance?

Accepted Answer

Liposuction is not typically covered by insurance. According to 2020 statistics by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of liposuction varies from about $3,600 to over $25,0000.  This is very dependent on the areas being treated.

Question 11

What would be the most cost-effective procedure be to remove fat and tighten the skin in the upper inner thigh area?

Accepted Answer

Liposuction is the gold standard for selective fat removal and correction of focal lipodystrophy in the inner thigh area. Liposuction improvements including safe liposuction, tumescent liposuction, laser, power-assisted, ultrasonic, and high definition all play a role in optimizing results in a safe and with reproducible improvement.

Question 12

What is the recovery like for liposuction?

Accepted Answer

Recovery can vary after liposuction depending on the patient and the areas treated.  The young and healthy often have quicker recovery times. Other factors include picking the right surgeon, are non-smokers, and who are compliant with post-operative guidelines. Light activity including light jogging, aerobic exercise, golf, heavy walking, elliptical, and light yoga can be routinely started at 2-3 weeks after surgery. Heavy activity, including basketball, skydiving, trampoline, football, heavy yoga, tennis, hockey, and swimming are best delayed until 6 weeks after surgery. Lifting weights is restricted up to 3 weeks after surgery. Dr. Azouz will guide the patient as to when to increase the amount of weight to be lifted.

Question 13

I am having lipo surgery today and woke up with a mild sore throat. Can I still have my surgery?

Accepted Answer

Feeling ill, such as having a sore throat, cough, congestion, vomiting and diarrhea, should most definitely be communicated to both your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist prior to surgery. Depending on your symptoms, surgery can still be performed. It is up to Dr. Azouz and the anesthesiologist to determine if surgery is safe. Be sure to also keep track of any other symptoms you experience and communicate these as well.

Question 14

What types of liposuction are there?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Azouz uses Safe Liposuction techniques, High Definition liposuction, Vaser Liposuction, Power Assisted Liposuction, Laser Liposuction and Tumescent liposuction.

Question 15

Will I have to be put to sleep for liposuction surgery?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Azouz is able to perform liposuction surgery under a variety of different types of anesthesia. Together with the patient, Dr. Azouz will determine if conscious sedation, general anesthesia, or local-only anesthesia is possible. Dr. Azouz strives for each patient to have the best experience possible. Some patients feel less anxious with one type of anesthesia or another, and Dr. Azouz can help to diminish these anxieties by being flexible with the type of anesthetic that can be safely offered.

Question 16

I underwent liposuction of my tummy 10 days ago and now I can feel a hard, shelf-like bottom. What am I doing wrong?

Accepted Answer

It is still very early after liposuction and there will be some swelling present. The hardness you feel could be scar tissue which is a normal side effect of liposuction. Most of the scars from your procedure fade over the first year but may never really go away. You can use scar maturation products and sunscreen. For the first few months, scars may remain red and firm or raised. The scar will go through a maturation process and will become soft, flat, and pale within 6 to 12 months. This makes it less noticeable. Some people are also prone to keloids which is an abnormal scar that becomes prominent. If you tend to get keloid&rsquo;s or a blood relative has it, you should always inform us beforehand.nnThere is nothing that you are doing wrong, just continue to come into Azouz Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery for your follow-up appointments and we can talk about scar reduction treatments.

Question 17

I got my lipo 3 days before starting college. Will I be able to walk a fairly long distance and carry a heavy backpack?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the extent of your liposuction will change how quickly you are able to move around and lift heavy things. Make sure to come into our office and consult with Dr. Azouz again so he can clear you for activity. However, you will experience some swelling after your liposuction and may have to wear a compression garment as well for 6 to 8 weeks. It is quite possible that you will find it discomforting to carry a heavy backpack or walk a large distance. It may be a good option to get help for some time or get a rolling backpack.

Question 18

I had my liposuction surgery 2 weeks ago. My stomach is bloated now, is this fat?

Accepted Answer

2 weeks is too little time to be able to assess your final results. It is common to see some swelling and bruising after your surgery, and this remains for a few weeks for most people. Typically, the swelling in the abdomen takes longer than any other area that was treated. For the first 4 to 12 weeks, most patients may experience some degree of swelling, lumpiness, or firmness. We suggest you wear a body compression garment for at least the first 3 months, this helps with the swelling. Dietary restrictions may also help with reducing the swelling when you minimize fluid retention and the best way to do this is to cut down on salty and fried foods. You will only be able to assess your results by 6 weeks and your results may not be visible for 6 months.

Question 19

How much does it cost to get liposuction for the excessive breast tissue under the armpit?

Accepted Answer

Liposuction is the most common way to remove excess breast tissue from the armpit area. Most patients will undergo a combination procedure with breast reduction. The cost of the procedure varies depending on your specific needs and whether you underwent liposuction on other body areas as well. In addition to the cost of the surgery, you will also pay anesthesia and other charges. Liposuction of the armpit or axilla takes about an hour or two and is performed under local anesthesia. You must also understand that general liposuction of the armpit area is considered a cosmetic procedure and insurance will not cover it. Book a consultation with us at Azouz Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery and we can go over the costs and financing.

Question 20

How painful is liposuction recovery?

Accepted Answer

Bruising and swelling are limited by compression garments, which are worn after surgery. Dr. Azouz&rsquo;s technique in surgery and guidelines after surgery also help to reduce pain. There are many patients who only take a few pain pills, if any, after surgery. Dr. Azouz does not routinely recommend taking antibiotics after liposuction surgery.

Question 21

Are liposuction incisions hidden?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Azouz strives to hide the scars with liposuction and minimize their size as much as possible. The goal is for natural and striking results whereby others cannot recognize that a patient has had aesthetic surgery. This entails hiding the incisions in the male escutcheon, the female mons/groin, around the areola, in other natural folds of the skin, and other hidden locations.

Question 22

What should I do about herbals after liposuction?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Azouz does not routinely recommend taking herbal medications. Hydration is very important after liposuction. Dr. Azouz individually guides his patients as to how much to drink and how to follow hydration using the body&rsquo;s natural cues.

Question 23

Does Dr. Azouz perform large volume and revision liposuction?

Accepted Answer

Patients who have large volume or revision liposuction sometimes require additional techniques to improve contour irregularities or uneven fat removal.  At any time up to a third of the new patients seen by Dr. Azouz have had liposuction performed by a different surgeon and require revision surgery.

Question 24

What is SAFE liposuction?

Accepted Answer

Safe Liposuction: Safe Liposuction is a process by which smooth and symmetric contour can be achieved in patients who are both new to liposuction and those who need revision or redo liposuction. Dr. Azouz utilizes a specialized basket cannula to separate adipose tissue from fibrous connections and scarring. This helps to dislodge fat without damaging surrounding blood vessels, nerves, and tissues.

Question 25

What is High Def Liposuction?

Accepted Answer

High Definition Liposuction: High Definition Liposuction techniques help to create well-defined aesthetic anatomy that is more chiseled in appearance. This means highlighting the most aesthetic shadows and contours. Dr. Azouz is able to highlight a patient&rsquo;s abdominal muscles, pectoralis muscles, shoulder girdle, buttocks, leg muscles, thigh muscles while improving and reducing muffin top, saddlebags, and love handles. A patient&rsquo;s arm muscles can also be highlighted. Men and women may choose to highlight a two-pack or six-pack abdominal musculature. Women often like to showcase an hourglass figure.nnUltrasonic, Laser Liposuction, Vaser Liposuction: There are times when Dr. Azouz uses a power source to help dissolve fat. These techniques can help break up stubborn fat and scar tissue. A power source can aid in more efficient surgical time.

Question 26

What is power assisted liposuction?

Accepted Answer

Power-Assisted Liposuction: Power-assisted liposuction can be helpful in contouring and feathering for smoothness of the skin. Dr. Azouz uses power-assisted liposuction in combination with other techniques to achieve skin tightening and body sculpting.

Question 27

What is tumescent liposuction?

Accepted Answer

Tumescent Liposuction: Tumescent liposuction techniques assist in minimizing blood loss, minimizing pain, and expediting recovery after surgery. Dr. Azouz uses the safest tumescent techniques to avoid fluid shifts while keeping a patient safe and comfortable.

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