Liposuction is when a tube called the cannula is inserted through a small incision to suction the fat. The cannula is pushed then pulled through the fat layer in doing this it breaks up the fat cells and vacuums them out. The suction is done by a vacuum pump or large syringe whichever the surgeon prefers. The other kind of liposuction is smart liposuction or “smart lipo”. Smart lipo is a non-invasive fat removal procedure which uses laser energy to break apart and dissolve fatty tissue encased beneath the skin. This smart lipo technique also instigates the production of collagen which results in a tighter more toned appearance. Smart lipo does not require any kind of incision and can be done under general anesthesia.

Anyone can be a candidate for liposuction as long as physical and mental conditions are both stable. The candidate must be at least 25 pounds overweight, and cannot have a history of kidney failure or other organ failure. In Los Angeles liposuction has been the second most popular plastic surgery done since 1996, one of the reasons being its weight loss result. However, Liposuction should not be used solely as a weight loss technique because without other follow up measures, the weight will come back.

In Beverly Hills liposuction is elected by almost 75% of women and about 25% of men. Liposuction can be done in the face chin, jowls thighs and buttocks and arms, waist and back. Only 25% of men take advantage because they aren’t aware that there are other things to flatten their belly that are much easier and much more result pleasing. Smart lipo is ideal for treating male breast reduction (gynecomastia) and surgeons might suggest lipo for male breast reduction for those who had other procedures in mind.

The recovery time for liposuction is about a week. After a week you may return to normal daily activity with minimal discomfort. All skin is different, therefore recovery time and healing will be different usual down time is about a week. It is likely that your Lipo sculptor Los Angeles may suggest that you wear your compression garment for close to two weeks. There will be bruising and swelling but this is not permanent it will decrease week after week. For smart lipo recovery is simpler and most patients return to work after 24 hours. With smart lipo there is no down time just a bit of discomfort and for most no bruising (depending on skin sensitivity). The most common question about lipo is “Is the fat permanently removed” most lipo sculptors Beverly Hills believe it will be harder to accumulate in those areas post surgery although with a significant amount of weight gain the fat will be back in that area like all other areas.