Liposuction slims specific areas of the body or face and is most ideal for targeting fat deposits that don’t go away despite dieting and exercise. Liposuction can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and body contouring to enhance the aesthetic result. Liposuction can also be combined with VASER ultrasound technology and/or Renuvion/J-plasma technology to achieve more skin tightening and etch contours. Not every surgeon has access to these new technologies, and Dr. Li is one of the few surgeons in the Bay Area who can use these technologies along with liposuction to make your results even better. At the time of your consultation, Dr. Li will analyze your specific concerns in detail and discuss whether liposuction is a good option for you.
Liposuction is typically performed in areas such as the abdomen below the belly button, the armpit area next to the breast, the lateral chest, the arms, and the underneath the chin. Dr. Li may also suggest 3D Liposuction to enhance your overall torso shape, or high definition (high-def) liposuction to intentionally create shadows and contours to accentuate muscular tone in your arms, torso, and/or back.
KEY POINTS
SURGERY UNDER LOCAL OR GENERAL ANESTHETIC
GO HOME THE SAME DAY (DAY SURGERY)
RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN A WEEK
SLIMMING AND FAT REDUCTION IS PERMANENT
SHRINK UNDESIRED POCKETS OF FAT
RE-SHAPE YOUR TORSO WITH 3D LIPOSUCTION
ETCH MUSCULAR TONE WITH HIGH-DEF LIPOSUCTION
COMBINE WITH OTHER AESTHETIC PROCEDURES
WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE SURGERY
You will be evaluated by Dr. Li at the time of your initial consultation to determine if liposuction is the best option for you
You will be required to quit smoking and oral contraceptives 4 weeks before surgery
You will need to complete testing before surgery, which may include a physical with your PCP/primary physician, blood work, and an ECG
Prescriptions for your surgery will be sent to your local pharmacy, please obtain these medications ahead of time and bring them to your surgery
A deposit is required to secure your surgery date
Full payment is required 2 weeks before surgery; payment options include cash, cashier's check, or credit through Alphaeon or CareCredit
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SURGERY
General anesthesia can sometimes cause generalized body soreness and fatigue for a couple of days
Maximum discomfort will occur in the first few days after surgery and gradually improve
You will be provided a compression garment to wear; it is recommended that you wear this for 6 weeks to help shape your body and minimize swelling
You may experience temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, or a burning sensation over areas you had liposuction and/or fat grafting; bruising and swelling takes several weeks to improve; numbness takes a couple months to normalize
Scars may be red and firm for approximately 6 months before they soften and fade