Do you have fat that refuses to go away? You may be the ideal candidate for liposuction with Dr. Kenneth Hughes in Los Angeles. This is a cosmetic surgery designed to remove fat that hasn’t responded well to exercise routines and diet plans.
This fat removing surgery can be used to target your legs, back, hips, buttocks, thighs, belly, and arms to improve their shape. In many cases, liposuction is paired with other procedures like a tummy tuck or body lift in order to promote even greater changes to your appearance.
Do I Qualify for Liposuction?
In order to be considered a good candidate for liposuction, you should maintain realistic expectations about what the procedure can do for you. You should also be in good general health and free from any underlying health conditions that can increase the chances of complications occurring.
Most importantly, you should be ready to follow any of the instructions that Dr. Kenneth Hughes of Hughes Plastic Surgery gives to you leading up to the surgery and during the postoperative phase. These instructions may include lifestyle changes such as stopping the use of alcohol, tobacco, and certain medications leading up to the surgery and for some time after surgery.
You should be within your ideal weight range and be able to maintain your weight after the surgery in order to maintain the results. If you are planning on getting pregnant sometime in the future, you will be advised to postpone the surgery until after you have your baby.
Preparing for the Liposuction Surgery
The first step to undergoing this surgery is scheduling a consultation. Dr. Kenneth Hughes, liposuction expert in Los Angeles, offers virtual consultations through email and Skype as well. You should talk to the plastic surgeon about your needs and goals during this time. Your surgeon will help answer any of the questions you have about the surgery, and help give you an idea about what to expect.
Your doctor will also assess your body as a whole in order to customize a surgical plan suited to your specific needs.
Ensure your surgeon is aware of your medical history, including any kind of allergy you have as well as the medication (if any) you take regularly. This should include herbal supplements and over-the-counter medicines as well.
What To Expect During the Liposuction Surgery
Before the liposuction surgery begins, your doctor will apply the anesthetic to help you relax during the surgical process. Next, the incision will be made in the designated areas to gain access to the underlying tissue.
The time it takes to perform the surgery depends on the amount of fat that needs to be removed and the area treated. Once the necessary corrections are made, your incisions will be closed and bandaged.
Since this is an outpatient procedure, you can return home the day of the surgery. You should have someone available to help drive you home and after the surgery to ensure that you get there safely. It’s imperative that you also have some help around the house to make sure that you heal properly after the surgery.
Recovering From The Liposuction Surgery
After the surgery is completed, you can expect some swelling and soreness for a couple of weeks, but it will subside in time. A compression garment might be recommended to be worn post surgery to control the swelling.
A lot of patients return to work within a couple of weeks, but it’s important that you refrain from partaking in any strenuous activities during this time. Your doctor will advise you on when you can take part in activities like sports and workouts.
So if intense physical exertion isn’t working out for you, there’s always liposuction to help out. Get in touch with a qualified doctor now for a more personalized assistance.
If you haven’t been experiencing any significant changes from your workouts or diets, then liposuction is just the thing you need to finally get rid of those last layers of excess fat.
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