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Although liposuction procedures have become safer and less invasive as new techniques have developed, liposuction remains a surgical procedure. Your body will still need to recover from the surgery. Here are a few tips to help your recovery process. While you are recovering from liposuction surgery: Put the doctor’s instructions in a prominent place. You […]

One area frequently targeted for liposuction is the outside of the thighs, where fat deposits can cause a “saddle bag” appearance. Saddle bags can make it difficult or impossible to buy pants that fit well, and they can cause a great deal of self-consciousness in those who have them. Liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure […]

Liposuction is commonly sought by people who are upset by the presence of fat deposits on the sides of the torso, known as the “flanks,” or the abdomen. Fat deposits on the flanks are commonly known as “love handles,” while fat deposits on the abdomen and flanks create the “spare tire.” People with love handles […]

Choosing a doctor, discussing your options, and asking questions are all preliminary steps toward the liposuction procedure itself. When you’ve finally said, “Yes, let’s do this,” you’ll still need to prepare for surgery. Here’s how to get ready physically, psychologically and logistically. Your Body The night before surgery, follow the instructions provided by your doctor’s […]

Once the surgical staff is confident that the anesthesia is working properly, your liposuction surgeon will begin the procedure. The specific steps will depend on the technique the surgeon has chosen to best fit the results you are looking for and the needs of your body. Commonly-used Liposuction Procedures Tumescent liposuction: The surgeon injects a […]