Liposuction is a great way to get rid of excessive fat in your abdomen, ankles, arms, hips, knees and thighs. Although you may experience some modest weight, liposuction is not considered a weight loss procedure. Also, your size reduction will depend on what’s done.
Procedure Overview: Liposuction
If you have excess skin or stretch marks, a tummy tuck may be necessary to achieve the results you’re looking for.
Recovery Time: Liposuction
Recovery time from liposuction can vary from days to weeks depending on the area(s) treated.
Frequently Asked Liposuction Questions
Q: What is the difference between liposuction of the abdomen and a tummy tuck?
Answer: Liposuction will remove the excess fat but if there is excess skin or stretch marks, a tummy tuck may be necessary.
Q: Will I lose weight after liposuction?
Answer: Any loss of weight after liposuction will be modest. Liposuction is not considered a weight loss procedure.
Q: How many inches will I lose?
Answer: Typically, you will have a reduction in your size but this will vary with the procedure.
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