Your liposuction recovery will vary based on a variety of factors, including the location of the treatment region and the amount of fat removed. However, there are common aspects of the recovery period experienced by all liposuctionpatients. You should expect to experience some minor bruising and swelling after liposuction, but this will subside over the first 2-3 weeks of your recovery. You will need to get plenty of rest right…

A research team at Stanford University led by Gary Peltz, MD, PhD, has recently discovered a new way to regenerate liver tissue from fat cells. While this technique is still in its infancy, it can potentially prove invaluable for people in need of a liver transplant. The liver performs the important function of filtering and breaking down waste products and toxic substances that are body…

Budget cuts for our defense department and more stringent enforcement of fitness standards among military personnel have resulted in a new trend among our nation’s troops. Many solders, particularly in the Army and Marine Corps, have been undergoing liposuction in order to meet fitness standards. This trend, commonly referred to as “military lipo,” is being performed to help military personnel meet the “tape test,” an assessment that…

For many otherwise-healthy patients with stubborn fat deposits they can’t eliminate through diet and exercise, liposuctionis an intriguing option. But they have questions, the simplest and most understandable of which is: is liposuction safe? Every surgery carries risk, and you might well wonder how a procedure in which fat is removed from your body can really be safe. Dr. Bottger will walk you through the procedure…

As with all surgical procedures, there are certain risks associated with liposuction. Some of these risks are specific to liposuction, while others are more general surgery risks. Common liposuction risks include: Infection Fluid accumulation Unfavorable scarring Hematoma Asymmetry Skin looseness Skin irregularities Pulmonary complications Fortunately, these risks are extremely rare. In fact, complications most often arise when too much fat is removed from a treatment region at one…

There are several important things for you to do as you prepare for your liposuction procedure. At your initial consultation, Dr. Bottger will go over this in great detail. But you may want to print out this list and keep it on hand to ensure you don’t forget anything important. Make sure you take care of the following items at least 2 weeks prior to…

A common question Dr. Bottger hears from prospective liposuction patients is, “How much fat can be removed by liposuction?” The answer to this question is somewhat complicated. According to standards established by the medical community, 6 liters (approximately 12 pounds) of fat is the upper limits of what is considered safe to remove during a single liposuction procedure. This does not mean you are losing…

For many liposuction patients, the most difficult part of the entire process occurs after the surgery and recovery period have ended. While liposuction can achieve beautiful results that help you achieve your desired figure, the long term success of your procedure ultimately depends on how well you take care of your body after surgery. A recent study posted in the Journal of the American Society…

As you age, your metabolism slows down and you experience fluctuations in your hormone balance. This is often compounded by health issues which may prevent you from engaging in many of the physical activities you enjoyed when you were younger. These inevitable consequences of getting older have caused many people to struggle with maintaining their weight as they enter their 40s, 50s, and beyond. In…

As liposuction and other body sculpting procedures have increased in popularity in recent years, so have the number of alternatives which claim to magically melt fat away with the flick of a button or the zap of a laser. But it is important to be careful and do your research before opting for one of these miracle procedures. You may end up regretting your decision…