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What to Expect Day of Your Liposuction Procedure [Video]

Hi, this is Dr. Adams from Premier Liposuction. What to expect the day of the procedure. The day of the procedure, we’ll have you arrive 30 to 45 minutes prior to a scheduled procedure time to make sure that you complete any outstanding paperwork, and we safely administer pre-op medications.

At that point, we will take pre-op photos to make sure that we document what you look like before you embark on this journey. The surgeon will then mark you up, which is essentially a roadmap so we know exactly which areas we’re going to be treating and which areas we’re going to be avoiding. At that point, we will have you lie on the table and the procedure will begin. The first step of the procedure is to fill your treated areas with tumescent anesthesia.

That is a combination of normal saline, lidocaine, epinephrine, and sodium bicarb, which will effectively numb the areas that we’re going to be treating. The next step will be to introduce the vaser. The point of the Vaser is to emulsify the fat and to promote skin tightening, which will make the procedure much easier for the provider, for you, the patient and overall give much better results. The third step in this process will be aspiration. We’re actually sucking out the fat.

This is when we introduce the blood cannula into your affected treated areas and we suck out the fat. After this step is done, the procedure is over. Who have you lie on the bed and our staff will massage you to get excess fluid out and then wrap you up in the compression garment or have you hang out in the recovery room. And then once you feel fine, you’ll be safe to go home in the care of a family or friend.

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Hola, soy el Dr. Adams de Premier Liposuction. Qué esperar el día del procedimiento. El día del procedimiento, le haremos llegar de 30 a 45 minutos antes de la hora programada para asegurarnos de que complete cualquier papeleo pendiente, y le administraremos de forma segura los medicamentos preoperatorios.

En ese momento, tomaremos fotos preoperatorias para asegurarnos de que documentamos su aspecto antes de que se embarque en este viaje. El cirujano entonces le marcará, lo que es esencialmente una hoja de ruta para que sepamos exactamente qué áreas vamos a tratar y qué áreas vamos a evitar. En ese momento, le haremos tumbarse en la mesa y comenzará el procedimiento. El primer paso del procedimiento es llenar las áreas tratadas con anestesia tumescente.

Es una combinación de solución salina normal, lidocaína, epinefrina y bicarbonato de sodio, que adormecerá efectivamente las áreas que vamos a tratar. El siguiente paso será introducir el vaser. El objetivo del vaser es emulsionar la grasa y promover el estiramiento de la piel, lo que hará que el procedimiento sea mucho más fácil para el proveedor, para usted, el paciente y en general dar resultados mucho mejores. El tercer paso en este proceso será la aspiración. En realidad estamos succionando la grasa.

Es entonces cuando introducimos la cánula de sangre en las zonas tratadas afectadas y succionamos la grasa. Después de este paso, el procedimiento ha terminado. Le haremos tumbarse en la cama y nuestro personal le dará un masaje para sacar el exceso de líquido y luego le envolverá con la prenda de compresión o le hará pasar el rato en la sala de recuperación. Y una vez que se sienta bien, podrá irse a casa con el cuidado de un familiar o amigo.

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What is Tumescent Liposuction? [Video]

Hi, this is Dr. Adams from Premier Liposuction.

What is tumescent liposuction?

Well, if you take the word tumese, that means swollen and firm, and if you apply that to liposuction, that means we’re going to take our target areas and make them swollen and firm. And we achieve that by using a dilute combination of lidocaine, epinephrine and sodium bicarbonate. Now, what each of those things do? Lidocaine is the medication you may have heard of that is used to dull and numb the pain in the areas we’re going to treat.

Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is going to be used to vasoconstrict. That means the blood vessels are going to tighten up and that’s going to minimize blood loss during your procedure. The final medication that we use, in tumescent anesthesia, is sodium bicarbonate. That medication is used to dull the stinging sensation when we do inject the fluid into your body.

Spanish Translation:

Hola, soy el Dr. Adams de Premier Liposuction. ¿Qué es la liposucción tumescente? Bueno, si tomas la palabra tumescente, significa hinchada y firme, y si la aplicas a la liposucción, significa que vamos a tomar nuestras áreas objetivo y hacerlas hinchadas y firmes. Y lo logramos usando una combinación diluida de lidocaína, epinefrina y bicarbonato de sodio. Ahora, ¿qué hace cada una de esas cosas? La lidocaína es la medicación que quizás hayas oído que se usa para aliviar y adormecer el dolor en las áreas que vamos a tratar.

La epinefrina, también conocida como adrenalina, se va a utilizar para vasoconstricción. Eso significa que los vasos sanguíneos se van a estrechar y eso va a minimizar la pérdida de sangre durante el procedimiento. La última medicación que utilizamos, en la anestesia tumescente, es el bicarbonato de sodio. Esa medicación se utiliza para amortiguar la sensación de picadura cuando inyectamos el líquido en su cuerpo.

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Types of Fat

Hi, this is Dr. Adams from Premier Liposuction.

What are the different types of fat?

There are three main types of fat: white fat, brown fat, and finally, beige fat or bright fat.

The first kind is white fat. This fat you’ll find all over the body. You’ll find it in your belly, in your arms and your thighs-pretty much everywhere. The function of this fat is to store energy for when your body needs it later.

As with almost anything, it’s good to have a certain amount of this fat, but too much can be harmful to your body.

The second kind of fat is brown fat. Now this fat, while it is present in adults, is more common in children and infants. And the function of this fat is to burn fatty acids and generate heat.

Finally, the third kind of fat is called beige fat or bright fat. And this is kind of in between the white and the brown, hence the term beige.

The function of this fat, while still under research, seems to be more to help storing and releasing enzymes and hormones that help in general body functions.

Now, all of these fats are generally stored in two layers of the body, the subcutaneous and the visceral. Now the subcutaneous is the area just below the skin. And that’s what we call the pinchable fat. That’s the area we’re going to be attacking during liposuction. It’s a combination of white, brown and beige fat, but you won’t know that during the procedure. The other layer of fat is called visceral fat. This is that fat that’s deeper down and generally surrounds the organs such as your liver, your kidneys and your heart.

As I was saying with the white fat, it’s good to have a certain amount of this fat in this layer, but too much can be harmful, especially too much visceral fat can be harmful as it can lead to risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, artery disease or kidney disease.

So that’s a quick rundown of different types of fat and different layers of fat. Thanks for tuning in and I’ll catch you later.

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Hola, soy el Dr. Adams de “Premier Liposuction”. ¿Cuáles son los diferentes tipos de grasa?

Hay tres tipos principales de grasa que vamos a discutir. El primer tipo es la grasa blanca. Esta grasa la encontrarás por todo el cuerpo. La encontrarás en el vientre, en los brazos y en los muslos, en todas partes. La función de esta grasa es almacenar energía para cuando el cuerpo la necesite más adelante. Como con casi todo, es bueno tener una cierta cantidad de esta grasa, pero demasiada puede ser dañina para el cuerpo.

El segundo tipo de grasa es la grasa marrón. Esta grasa, aunque está presente en los adultos, es más común en los niños y los bebés. Y la función de esta grasa es quemar los ácidos grasos y generar calor. El tercer tipo de grasa se llama grasa beige o grasa brillante. Y está entre el blanco y el marrón, de ahí el término beige.

La función de esta grasa, aunque todavía se está investigando, parece ser más bien ayudar a almacenar y liberar las enzimas y hormonas que ayudan en las funciones generales del cuerpo.

Ahora bien, todas estas grasas se almacenan generalmente en dos capas del cuerpo, la subcutánea y la visceral. Ahora bien, la subcutánea es la zona que se encuentra justo debajo de la piel. Y eso es lo que llamamos la grasa pinzable. Esa es la zona que vamos a atacar durante la liposucción. Es una combinación de grasa blanca, marrón y beige, pero no lo sabrá durante el procedimiento. La otra capa de grasa se llama grasa visceral. Es esa grasa que se encuentra más abajo y generalmente rodea los órganos como el hígado, los riñones y el corazón.

Como decía con la grasa blanca, es bueno tener una cierta cantidad de esta grasa en esta capa, pero demasiada puede ser perjudicial, especialmente demasiada grasa visceral puede ser perjudicial ya que puede llevar a un riesgo de diabetes, presión arterial alta, enfermedades arteriales o renales.

Así que es un rápido resumen de los diferentes tipos de grasa y las diferentes capas de grasa. Gracias por sintonizarnos y nos vemos luego.

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What is Liposuction?

Hi, I’m Dr. Adams from Premier Liposuction.

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a procedure that helps reshape the body by removing excess or unwanted fat and augmenting existing body contours. Essentially the procedure takes a small cannula, attaches it to a negative pressure system and the fat is collected in the canisters. We can then take that fat and re-harvest it to other areas of the body, like the buttocks or the breasts.

Liposuction goes under many different names and some of the other terms you may hear are Lipoplasty, Liposculpture, or suction-assisted lipectomy.

Spanish Translation:

Hola, soy el Dr. Adams de Premier Liposuction. ¿Qué es la liposucción? La liposucción es un procedimiento que ayuda a remodelar el cuerpo mediante la eliminación del exceso o una de las grasas y el aumento de los contornos corporales existentes, esencialmente el procedimiento toma una pequeña cánula, la adjunta a un sistema de presión negativa en la rápida recogida de los envases. Podemos entonces tomar esa grasa y cosecharla en otras áreas del cuerpo, como las nalgas o el pecho.

La liposucción tiene muchos nombres diferentes y algunos de los otros términos que puedes oír son escultura de Lapo Plasty Lepel o simpatectomía de succión.

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What Is a Fat Transfer?

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What Is a Fat Transfer?

Hi, this is Dr. Adams from Premier Liposuction. What is a fat transfer? In its most basic form, a fat transfer is taking fat from one area of the body and introducing it to another area of the body. Now, the most common areas that we do fat transfers are the breasts and the buttocks.

We also do fat transfers to the hands, to the face, and essentially any area that needs a little bit more volume.

Now, fat transfer to the buttocks, which is commonly referred to as a BBL, and is all the craze in the media these days, generally requires about 800 CCs to 1000 CCs of good quality fat to achieve optimal results. Now, the procedure itself is very simple and straightforward. After we aspirate the fat, we collect it in a special container that helps separate the good quality fat from the stuff we don’t need. We then use a special fat transfer gun and a cannula and we introduce it into the affected areas.

The procedure itself is very quick, painless, and efficient. And we here at Premier Liposuction think the fat transfers are a great natural solution to a very common problem. Thanks for tuning in and I’ll catch you soon!

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Hola, soy el Dr. Adams de Premier Liposuction. ¿Qué es una transferencia de grasa? En su forma más básica, una transferencia de grasa es tomar la grasa de una zona del cuerpo e introducirla en otra zona del cuerpo. Ahora, las zonas más comunes en las que hacemos transferencias de grasa son los senos y los glúteos.

También hacemos transferencias de grasa a las manos, a la cara, y esencialmente a cualquier área que necesite un poco más de volumen.

Ahora, la transferencia de grasa a los glúteos, que se conoce comúnmente como una LBE, y es toda la moda en los medios de comunicación en estos días, por lo general requiere alrededor de 800 CCs a 1000 CCs de grasa de buena calidad para lograr resultados óptimos. Ahora, el procedimiento en sí es muy simple y directo. Después de aspirar la grasa, la recogemos en un recipiente especial que ayuda a separar la grasa de buena calidad de la que no necesitamos. Luego usamos una pistola especial de transferencia de grasa y una cánula y la introducimos en las zonas afectadas.

El procedimiento en sí es muy rápido, indoloro y eficiente. Y nosotros aquí en Premier Liposuction pensamos que las transferencias de grasa son una gran solución natural a un problema muy común. ¡Gracias por sintonizarnos y nos vemos pronto!

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Budgeting for Your Body: How Much Does Liposuction Cost?

While we believe all bodies are beautiful, there is no standard body shape. You may have your own idea as to what you envision for your ideal body. How satisfied we are with how we look can even play a role in our own psychology.

Liposuction is one of the forms of cosmetic or aesthetic surgeries meant to sculpt and contour the body, but not everyone knows what they’ll end up paying to permanently get rid of stubborn areas.

Not sure where to start? Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about liposuction costs.

What Factors Influence Liposuction Cost?

The cost of liposuction varies by person depending on several factors. What one person pays does not at all reflect what others may pay, even if the other patient has similar needs.

You should expect a wide range when it comes to your budget.

Let’s explore a few of the most notable factors that you’ll need to keep in mind.

Number of Treatment Areas

The number of treatment areas will have a big impact on the total amount that you’ll pay. With liposuction procedures, you can find that adding even a small additional treatment area may double the total cost.

Some treatment areas are inherently more expensive than others. The chest and back regions, for example, will likely cost more than treating the arms due to their increased surface area.

However, this isn’t true for every type of patient. Some people tend to store more fat in different regions of their bodies than others, which could result in a typically low-cost treatment area requiring more time to complete.

Surgeon Experience

Surgeons with more experience in the industry will likely charge more for their services. This isn’t to say that less experienced surgeons aren’t capable of producing great results, but you often get what you pay for when it comes to cosmetic surgery.

Complications can also arise after a poorly executed vaser liposuction, so look for surgeons with both experience and proven results.

How Much Is Being Removed

It’s impossible to estimate the cost of a particular treatment area without considering how much is going to be removed from the region.

Removing belly fat, for instance, could come in the form of a short procedure meant to tighten up the waistline or a thorough surgery drastically reduces the amount of fat a person carries around their stomach.

Since removing more fat will take longer to complete and requires a more skilled surgeon, it will cost significantly more in total compared to removing smaller amounts.

It’s better to accept this additional cost and find a reputable surgeon than to go with the cheapest available option.

The Local Area

Liposuction costs tend to be more expensive in some areas. Large cities, such as Los Angeles and New York City, often have some of the highest prices in the world for cosmetic surgeries.

If the prices in your local area are outside of your budget, try looking for a surgeon within a smaller surrounding region. Chances are, you’ll easily find a reputable medical professional who can offer the procedure at a lower cost if they aren’t located in a large city.

When budgeting, though, you should consider the cost of travel in addition to the cost of the procedure. Visiting another state comes with expenses like hotel rooms, gas for your car, or even plane tickets.

If your travel expenses are too high, they’ll likely offset the amount of money you would save by visiting a different surgeon. In this scenario, it’s better to use the extra money to work with a good local surgeon to get the best results possible.

What Should I Look for in a Surgeon?

Above all else, look for a medical professional who has a high amount of experience in the industry.

This means working with a surgeon who has an extensive liposuction portfolio of stellar results from his or her past clients. This is the only definitive way to predict how your own results will turn out.

You should also look for someone that you’re comfortable communicating with. To provide you with the best level of treatment, your medical professional will need to thoroughly understand your needs. Here at Premier Liposuction, we provide our new clients with a free consultation. We’ll answer any questions you have and walk you through each of your options so that you can make an informed decision about your treatment. 

How Much Can I Expect My Treatment to Cost?

In general, you’ll find that a single treatment region costs between $2,000 and $4,000, but this amount doesn’t include additional fees, the cost of anesthesia, etc.

You could pay even more per treatment region.

You’ll also find that this number increases if you choose to take a large amount of mass from a particular treatment area.

As with any other cosmetic surgery, liposuction comes at a significant cost. However, the quality of life that it provides is easily worth it as long as you find a surgeon who can produce remarkable results.

Contact Us Today For A Free Consultation

Now that you know more about what factors influence liposuction cost, are you ready to find out more about your unique situation? Do you want to learn how you can obtain your goals?

At Premier Liposuction, we offer a free consultation for our clients so that you can speak with someone about your needs. Contact us today to speak with someone that can walk you through your options.

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Are There Different Types of Liposuction? Answers to Common Liposuction Questions

If you’re like most US adults, you’re always looking for new and better ways to shed those extra pounds. From 2013 to 2016, 49.1% of American adults reported trying to lose weight over a 12 month period. These adults tried exercising, restricting calories, and upping their consumption of fibrous fruits and veggies. For most people, though, calorie restriction and vigorous exercise aren’t sustainable. It’s challenging to make long-term changes when you can’t see immediate results. That’s why you need to know about the different types of liposuction.

Liposuction is a quick procedure with incredible weight loss results. Liposuction removes stubborn fat cells for good and doesn’t lead to weight gain in other parts of the body.

Have we piqued your interest in liposuction procedures? Liposuction procedures may be nearly half a century old, but most people don’t know much about it.

Check out these frequently asked liposuction questions and get in the know before you schedule your first appointment.

Are There Different Types of Liposuction?

There are currently four different types of liposuction procedures you can get: tumescent liposuction, the super-wet technique, ultrasound-assisted liposuction, and laser-assisted liposuction.

The super-wet liposuction technique injects small volumes of fluid into the body. This fluid contains a numbing agent, a blood vessel contractor, and a salt solution. The plastic surgeon then sucks out the fat using the fluid’s ingredients for a quicker and relatively pain-free procedure.

Tumescent liposuction is almost the same as super-wet liposuction. The difference is that the super-wet technique uses less fluid than tumescent liposuction. This type of liposuction is the most common, but it also takes more time.

Laser-assisted liposuction liquefies fat cells using lasers. The plastic surgeon vacuums out the cells or the liquid drains through a series of tubes. This type of liposuction works best for acute areas like the face, chin, or neck.

Ultrasound-assisted liposuction liquefies fat in the same way as laser-assisted, but it does so with ultrasonic vibrations instead of lasers. This type of liposuction can be either non-invasive or invasive. It’s best for dense fibrous areas like the stomach.

At Premier Liposuction, we use minimally invasive, ultrasound-assisted liposuction. This procedure is quick and minimally-invasive. It’s perfect for healthy adults who want to lose a bit of stubborn belly fat fast.

Do I Have to Be Obese to Get Liposuction?

No! Whether you’re slightly overweight or a healthy adult with a few pounds of fat to shed, liposuction will work for you. Liposuction helps you look more toned and can get rid of fat in those stubborn areas like the lower belly, arms, or inner thighs.

The only people who are typically not ideal candidates for liposuction are those with cardiovascular problems, heart disease, diabetes, poor immune response, or not within 30% of a healthy weight.

Is Liposuction Painful?

Old-school liposuction was known for being painful since it used force to dislodge stubborn fat cells. Modern methods use minimally-invasive, gentler techniques.

Ultrasound-assisted liposuction, which we use at Premier Liposuction, is relatively painless. You will be awake during the procedure and may only experience a slightly uncomfortable tugging feeling.

After the procedure, you may experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort. However, this usually dissipates after a day or two, if not sooner.

How Long Does Recovery Take?

Many patients can return to work the day after a liposuction procedure. However, we recommend at least 48 hours of recovery time before returning to school or work.

We advise patients to avoid exercising for at least one week. After a week, you can resume gentle exercise. Avoid performing strenuous activities like weight lifting for at least two weeks.

Since liposuction is minimally-invasive, you also won’t have to worry about damaging anything during sex. If this is a concern for you, make sure to talk to your surgeon before your procedure. We will also talk with you about this and any other concerns you may have during your free consultation.

Will I See Results Immediately?

Many patients report seeing results immediately after liposuction. Keep in mind that any swelling you may experience could hide the results, so it may take a few days after your operation to notice changes. It’s important to note that with Vaser liposuction, which is the method we use, you’ll experience less swelling than you would with traditional liposuction.

For the final results, most patients have to wait three to six months. Most patients report seeing at least 80–90% of their desired results achieved within 6–8 weeks, which typically falls within the window of your second follow-up visit.

How Do I Choose the Right Plastic Surgeon?

Plastic surgery can be a significant investment, so you will want a professional who knows what they’re talking about.

You should ensure your chosen surgeon is accredited. The American Board of Plastic Surgeons lists board-certified surgeons in your area. Your chosen surgeon should at least have a medical board certification that shows your surgeon has gone through intensive training and testing to receive a license.

Liposuction can also be quite personal. You’ll want to vet out your surgeon before going in for your first visit. Make sure you feel safe and comfortable with both your surgeon and their staff.

Keep in mind that not all surgeons operate in the same way. Plastic surgeons have their own style of liposuction. You may want to browse the surgeon’s previous client results before making your final decision.

Premier Liposuction Services in Las Vegas

Now that we’ve answered your questions about what to expect from the different types of liposuction, are you ready to get the results you’ve always wanted? At Premier Liposuction in Las Vegas, we want to help.

Our medical surgeons are experts in helping patients feel more comfortable in their skin. Are you ready to get the body of your dreams? Book a free consultation today!

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9 Common VASER Liposuction Misconceptions You Should Know

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How much do you know about VASER liposuction? When faced with the truth, many patients are surprised to discover that a lot of their knowledge about VASER liposuction is a myth. There are a lot of VASER liposuction misconceptions, and anyone considering it should know exactly what it entails.

Here are seven of the most common VASER liposuction misconceptions out there.

1. Vaser Lipo Is Dangerous

Of course, every kind of surgery carries some risk. But while many believe that liposuction can be dangerous, VASER liposuction procedures have actually become very sophisticated and reliable.

When performed by a knowledgeable and board-certified plastic surgeon, liposuction can be as safe and effective as any other surgical treatment. This is assuming the patient is following the supportive post-surgical instructions too.

2. Vaser is Painful

Typically you will be awake during a VASER liposuction procedure and may feel a bit of pressure initially, but the procedure is minimally-invasive and virtually painless. In terms of discomfort after, you’ll feel a little bit of muscle soreness for 24-48 hours, and much less swelling and bruising than alternative fat removal procedures.  The level of pain a person experiences post-procedure can depend on overall health, areas treated, and the technical skill of your surgeon.

3. Vaser Liposuction Isn’t Affordable

Like any elective aesthetic procedure, it’s hard to find the balance between expertise, quality, and price. People throughout forums suggest choosing a practice that specializes in fat removal procedures as they provide great results and tend to be more affordable than practices that offer a suite of services. According to Healthline, and RealSelf, the average cost of VASER liposuction is around $6,500.

4. Liposuction Is a Weight Loss Treatment

Many patients believe that liposuction will help them lose weight. However, this isn’t true. In fact, it’s recommended that you have a BMI (Body Mass Index) under 30 to move forward with the procedure. If you want to lose weight, healthy dieting and exercise are the way forward.

Click here to check your BMI with a calculator provided by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Instead, liposuction is a body contouring surgery that works to remove stubborn fat that’s still visible once you’ve lost weight. Liposuction can be used to remove fat pockets in spots like the abdomen, thighs, neck, chin, and ankles.

VASER liposuction, in particular, removes fat from parts of the body that are difficult to treat. This includes the back and flanks, under the chin, and when treating gynecomastia.

The fat that’s removed is often resistant to dieting and exercise and is hard to eliminate without surgical help.

The truth is that most patients only lose around two to five pounds of weight in total. The most suitable candidates for liposuction are usually within 30 percent of a healthy weight range and have fat deposits they’d like gone. Liposuction is designed to streamline and contour localized areas and in the best case this is for someone within a healthy weight range.

Liposuction only removes subcutaneous fat which is the type that’s found below the skin and above the muscle. For example, an abdomen that sticks out due to fat sitting under the muscle and around the internal muscles will not be removed with liposuction.

This type of fat is known as visceral or intra-abdominal fat, and it can’t be eliminated with liposuction. Exercise and dieting is the only way to reduce visceral fat.

Maintaining ideal postsurgical results includes a strong commitment to a healthy lifestyle such as eating well and exercising.

5. There’s Only One Type of Liposuction

There are a variety of liposuction methods, each of which removes fat differently.

VASER liposuction, which we’re discussing in this article, is a variation of ultrasound-assisted lipo. It works to eliminate fat from areas that are hard to treat, such as the back and flanks, under the chin, and when treating gynecomastia.

A few common types of liposuction include Laser, Wet, Super-Wet, and Tumescent liposuction which safely removes fat from almost all parts of the body that are easier to treat.

6. Liposuction Requires a Long Recovery Period

Many patients worry about the length of the VASER lipo recovery period. However, most people find that recovery and pain aren’t as bad as they thought.

Pain is usually minimal and most patients return to most of their normal activities or work in as little as 48 hours. three to seven days. While the healing process varies from person to person, most people should plan to take at least a week off to rest and recover.

During recovery, you’ll need to wear a compression garment for a few weeks to help you heal. Any other cosmetic procedures you may have will affect your recovery time and experience, but your surgeon will talk you through this and will offer advice to help you manage your pain following the procedure.

The most common after-effects include swelling, bruising, and soreness around the areas of treatment, which are nothing to be concerned about.

It may take between four to six weeks for you to begin exercising again or undertaking strenuous activity.

7. Liposuction Is Just for Women

Most people think of liposuction as a procedure for women, but it’s a great option for both men and women alike.

VASER liposuction can also be a great solution for men that regularly work out at the gym but haven’t been able to achieve the chiseled abs they would like. It can also be used to treat gynecomastia, otherwise known as male breast enlargement.

8. Liposuction Isn’t for Older People

Many people also believe that VASER liposuction isn’t suitable for older people. However, any patient who is healthy and has had a positive medical examination can proceed safely with liposuction.

It’s important to note, however, that a lack of firmness and elasticity may affect the skin’s capability of re-draping over the newly slimmed and reshaped contours offered after liposuction.

Poor skin quality is one of the biggest challenges of liposuction treatment.

9. Liposuction Can Treat Cellulite

Cellulite isn’t just an irregular deposit of fat. It’s created when subcutaneous fat pushes connective tissue bands under the skin. That’s how those distinct dimples and bumps are formed.

As VASER liposuction can only remove the fleshy, fatty tissue, the connecting bands that lead to cellulite aren’t changed.

VASER Liposuction Misconceptions Busted

Now that you know the truth about VASER liposuction misconceptions, you can feel confident deciding if the treatment is for you.

If you’re interested in receiving professional and effective VASER liposuction in Las Vegas, we’re here to help. Contact us today to book a free consultation today!

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7 Things to Come Prepared with for Your Liposuction Consultation

Are you considering liposuction? We’ll guide you here on how to get the most out of your liposuction consultation.

If you don’t have your ideal body shape, liposuction is a great way to help you reshape your figure and improve your self-esteem. This treatment can be used to remove fat from the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and so much more.

Your consultation is the ideal time to ask your plastic surgeon any questions you may have about the procedure. That’s why coming prepared is so important, so you can get the most out of your appointment.

If you have a consultation coming up, we’re here to help you prepare. Here are seven things to consider before you get there.

1. Be Honest

First things first: be honest. Explain to your plastic surgeon what you’re hoping for from the procedure.

What are your expectations from liposuction? What type of results are you hoping for? If you have photos of yourself in the past or of the body image you have in mind, bring them.

Don’t hold back. It’s important to have an open and comfortable level of communication with your surgeon. You’ll find once you feel more relaxed with your doctor you can look forward to the results.

2. Have Your Medical History Ready

Be sure to have your medical history ready to give to your surgeon, including any medical conditions and treatments you may have had. You should also prepare to list any medical issues that run in your immediate family.

To make your consultation more streamlined, you can always ask if you can fill out your medical paperwork beforehand.

Your medical history will be recorded. That’s why it’s crucial that you’re honest and you don’t withhold any information about medications your taking, alcohol, tobacco or drug use, any previous procedures, allergies, or medical conditions. There’s a chance your medical history could affect your liposuction procedure.

Ahead of your procedure, you may need to get lab testing or a medical evaluation. You may also need to take certain medications or change your current medications. For example, you may be asked to avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.

If you smoke, you may also be asked to stop ahead of your treatment.

Have someone drive you to and from your liposuction surgery and to stay with you for at least the first night after surgery.

3. Prepare for a Photo

Know photographs will be taken during your liposuction consultation. While this may sound daunting, it’s important for your benefit. Having a photo taken allows you to check out the improvements to your physique after the procedure.

4. Wear Comfortable Clothing

Likewise, you should wear loose and comfortable clothing for your liposuction consultation. If you’re interested in specific body liposuction, you’ll be asked to show the relevant parts of your body and will need to put on a patient gown while the surgeon and nurse leave the room.

If you’re wearing comfortable clothing and underwear, this makes disrobing comfortable and more practical.

5. Ask About Financial Options

If you need help financing your liposuction, ask about the payment options during your consultation.

Most surgeons need an initial deposit when you book your procedure and payment in full before the date of surgery. If this is a concern, check any other options at the consultation. Some surgeons are happy to offer payment options while others aren’t.

6. Come Prepared with Any Other Questions

As mentioned, your consultation is a time to ask your questions.

Come prepared with any questions you have. Write them down and take notes of the answers.

If you’re nervous or excited at your meeting, you may forget to ask all the questions you have bubbling away, or you may forget the answers your surgeon gave you.

Some important questions include:

  • Am I a good candidate for liposuction?
  • How will I be able to contact you if something comes up after the procedure?
  • How many times have your performed liposuction?
  • What are the benefits?
  • What are the risks?
  • What certifications do you have?
  • Where will the procedure take place?
  • What are the credentials of your staff?
  • What type of anesthesia is needed for this surgery?
  • How would you respond if an emergency were to happen during the procedure?
  • How have you helped other people with similar physical qualities and treatment goals? Can you show me some of their before and after photos?

7. Be Ready to Talk About the Results

Finally, remember to talk about the results of the procedure. Only the top-rated liposuction doctors will give you a full explanation of the likely outcomes of your treatment. If they don’t, you may want to consider continuing your search for the right doctor.

As mentioned, you should also be aware of all the potential risks and complications that could happen.

Ready for Your Liposuction Consultation in Las Vegas?

It’s natural to feel nervous before your free liposuction consultation. But by coming prepared, you can eliminate any anxious feelings and stay excited about achieving your ideal figure.

Don’t feel shy about discussing any concerns with your plastic surgeon – they’ve experienced nervous patients before and will do their best to put your mind at ease.

If you’re looking for a high-quality and professional liposuction procedure in Las Vegas, we’re here to help. Check out our range of services here.

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Liposuction Recovery: 15 Tips on How to Enhance Your Recovery

Do you find yourself staring into a mirror at stubborn areas of fat that won’t go away no matter how much you exercise? Have you pinched fat rolls, wishing they would just vanish into thin air? What if we told you there’s a way you can get rid of that stubborn fat and have the body you’ve always wanted? Liposuction can be an amazing way to get results you can’t achieve with dieting and exercise alone. Knowing more about what to expect from liposuction recovery can help you get the best possible results.

Read on to learn more about what to expect after your procedure and how to see amazing results from it.

15 Tips for an Enhanced Liposuction Recovery

1. What is Liposuction?

Before we dive into what you can expect from your liposuction recovery, let’s review what liposuction is and how it works. Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes unwanted fat from specific areas of the body. This procedure only removes fat and is not designed to eliminate cellulite or tighten loose skin.

During a Vaser liposuction procedure, your surgeon will insert a thin, hollow tube through tiny incisions in the area you’re getting treated. As it moves around under the skin, suction is applied to pull fat out of the area, much like a tiny vacuum cleaner. This can be used to remove fat on almost any area of the body, including the thighs, abdomen, arms, back, hips, chest, face, and more.

2. Right After Surgery

After your procedure is done, you’ll be transferred to a recovery room, where you can come out of anesthesia. You’ll be placed in a compression garment designed to keep your incisions closed and make movement easier. In general, you’ll only be in the recovery room for about an hour after your procedure.

While you’re in the recovery room, nurses will keep an eye on your vital signs, including your blood pressure and oxygen levels. They’ll also watch for any signs of nausea or dizziness as you recover. When you go to the outpatient clinic, bring comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, dark towels to place on your car seats, pillows, water, soda crackers, and any pain medication you’ve been prescribed.

3. The First 48 Hours

Liposuction is a fairly easy procedure to recover from, but you will still be in mild to moderate pain for the first forty-eight hours after the surgery. Your doctor may prescribe medications like codeine to manage your pain, and you can also take acetaminophen. If your pain does not start to improve within the first two days, contact your doctor.

The first day after your surgery, you’ll likely see some fluid coming from your incisions. This is completely normal and nothing to worry about. You’ll probably also see bruising around the incision sites; these should clear up within a week or two of the procedure.

4. The First Two Weeks

You’ll need to be the most careful for the first two weeks after your procedure. It’s important to wear your compression garment around the clock and get up and move around every couple of hours. This will help reduce swelling and prevent you from developing blood clots.

You’ll also need to avoid bathing or showering during this time, but you can give yourself a sponge bath and have a loved one help you wash your hair over a sink. After five days or so, you’ll have a follow-up visit with your doctor; if things have gone well, you will be able to remove your compression garment to shower. However, for the next week and a half, you’ll need to wear the compression garment any time you’re not in the shower.

5. The First Month

After the first two weeks of recovery, you can mostly get back to normal life. If they haven’t already, your doctor will clear you to return to work at this time, although you should still plan on wearing your compression garment for about twelve hours a day during this first month. You should start on a light exercise program during this time, including walking and stretching as your doctor recommends.

The first month after surgery, you’ll be able to get back to your usual activities. It’s possible to still see swelling for several months after the procedure, and your results will not be fully visible until that swelling subsides. In the meantime, make sure you’re keeping up with a healthy lifestyle that will help you maintain your ideal body image.

6. Take Your Meds

One of the best things you can do to improve your recovery from liposuction is to take your medications. Controlling your pain is important because when you’re in pain, you aren’t resting, recovering, or increasing your activities as effectively. Make sure to take your prescribed pain meds according to your doctor’s schedule, even if you’re not in severe pain when it comes time to take more medications.

While some pain is to be expected with any procedure, you should not be in extreme amounts of pain. If the medications you’re taking don’t seem to be working or you’re in significant pain, contact your doctor. It could be a sign that something isn’t right with your recovery.

7. Wear the Proper Bandages and Clothing

Wearing a compression garment all the time during the first few days after your recovery can be inconvenient. We understand that, but it is crucial that you wear the garment exactly as your doctor recommended. Remember, these garments will help to reduce swelling and bruising as well as improve your recovery.

You may also have elastic bandages around your incision area. Make sure to follow your doctor’s orders for wearing and changing these, too. Your doctor will let you know when it’s safe to stop wearing these bandages and clothing, so don’t try to rush things.

8. Take Your Time

On the subject of not rushing, it’s important that you give yourself time to recover from this procedure. Although it is a relatively minor cosmetic operation, liposuction is still a surgical procedure and you need to give your body time to heal before you jump back into the daily grind. Plan to take a few days off work, and prepare for someone else to handle your other daily obligations, including household tasks and even driving.

Your doctor will let you know when they think it’s safe for you to go back to work and return to an exercise routine. They should also give you a date when you may resume other normal activities, including driving and sex. Follow these guidelines and don’t try to rush your recovery.

9. Care for Your Incisions

During the time you’re resting and recovering, be sure to take care of your incisions. Any surgical incision can become a site of potential infection, and it’s important you avoid this. Infection can turn into a very dangerous complication, so be sure to use any antibiotic your doctor prescribes as ordered.

You may have drains in your incisions for the first few days after surgery to allow any fluids to drain off. Follow your doctor’s instructions for how to clean, dress, and protect the wound and the drains. If your incisions become red, swollen, or warm, or if they start to bleed, open, or drain a lot of fluid, call your doctor immediately.

10. Watch for Complications

There are a number of potential complications that can occur after liposuction. The riskiest of these include an infection that could turn into sepsis and a blood clot that could become a pulmonary embolism. These complications are rare but serious, so call your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms:

A fever, pain that only gets worse over time, and more swelling than expected can all indicate a possible infection. Shortness of breath, chest pain, leg pain, and redness or swelling in your legs can all be signs of a blood clot or a pulmonary embolism. If these occur, seek medical attention immediately.

11. Scars

Since liposuction involves incisions, many people wonder if they’ll have scars. After all, is it worth having the procedure done if you’re going to be covered in scars afterward? While there is a small risk of scarring, liposuction scars are usually hard to find.

The incisions your doctor will make during the procedure will be about as long as your pinky fingernail is wide. They’re usually hidden in a natural fold of the skin to make them less noticeable. If you follow the wound care instructions your doctor gives you after the procedure, you should recover with minimal scarring.

12. When Results Will Show

Once your procedure is done, you’ll likely be anxious to see your new, slimmer body. But as we mentioned, it can take several months for the swelling from your procedure to subside completely. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see miraculous results as soon as you wake up from the procedure.

The majority of your swelling should go down within the first month or so after liposuction, especially if you follow your doctor’s orders for wearing compression garments. You’ll start to see some of your results during this time, but you may not see the full effect yet. You should see your final results about three months after your procedure.

13. How Much Fat Will Be Removed

How much fat is removed during your liposuction procedure will depend on your specific circumstance. The procedure can remove up to ten pounds of fat in an area, but whether your doctor removes that much will depend on what happens during the surgery. Some people who look relatively slim may be able to get a full ten pounds removed, while some more heavyset people may only be able to get a couple of pounds removed.

In part, the amount of fat that’s removed will depend on the area you’re having treated. If you’re getting liposuction on your face, for instance, it’s very unlikely that you’ll remove ten pounds of fat there. And your doctor will also have to see during the procedure how easily your fat moves; if you start to bleed during the procedure, they will have to stop in that area.

14. Avoid Smoking & Drinking

As with any medical procedure, it’s advised to avoid smoking and drinking both before and after your liposuction treatment. For best results, it’s recommended to stop smoking 4-6 weeks before your procedure and stay smoke-free at least four weeks post-procedure. This will help improve the rate and quality of healing and reduce your chance of complications. Smoking increases the chance of infection because it decreases blood flow.

Alcohol can dry out your skin, which means the surgeon will have a more difficult time stitching your skin back together. This can result in a larger scar than anticipated because your skin isn’t as flexible. Alcohol also changes your blood chemistry. If you’re being sedated for a major cosmetic procedure, the doctor may have a difficult time estimating the correct dosage to put you under. Depending on the surgeon, they may even refuse to operate on you, which can mean lost time and money.

Staying away from alcohol and smoking for a few weeks before and after your procedure will not only help with your recovery but your overall health and wellbeing.

15. Avoid Soaking in a Bath or Other Still Water

After surgery, you’re probably eager to get back to normal life, especially if the weather is nice. While you can shower after a few days, it’s important to stay away from soaking in a bath or other still water. Even though the incisions are small and close quickly, they can still become infected. Allowing your incisions to close and fully heal before submerging yourself in water is going to both help the incisions heal quicker and ensure minimal scarring.

Remember – aftercare is just as important as the procedure itself. You’ve already invested a lot of time and energy into your procedure and this is the home stretch! Putting a little bit of attention into your aftercare program is going to help you get the best results you’re going to be happy with for years to come.

Learn More About Liposuction Recovery

Liposuction can be an excellent option for getting rid of fatty areas that don’t respond to diet and exercise. In order to make your recovery as effective as possible, it’s important that you follow all your doctor’s orders. Take your time with recovery, and make sure to maintain a healthy lifestyle after the procedure.

If you’d like to learn more about liposuction recovery, check out the rest of our site at Premier Liposuction. We offer the best Vaser liposuction, body contouring, fat transfers, and body sculpting so you can achieve the physical results you’ve been working towards. Schedule a free consultation to start living in a body you love today.

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