What to Expect After Liposuction?

July 20, 2023


Liposuction Las Vegas

Do you struggle with pockets of unwanted fat that will not budge despite your efforts? These spots are ideal targets for liposuction. This procedure removes fat from your problem areas for a more sculpted figure. Recovery time should be a consideration when considering liposuction or any other aesthetic procedure. 

WHAT IS LIPOSUCTION OR LIPO?

Liposuction is a fat removal surgery targeting pockets of stubborn fat. Dr. Stile removes fat using a thin cannula and a few small incisions. This procedure can be used almost anywhere on the body where people accumulate fat, including the thighs, abdomen, submental (under the chin) area, and many others. Lipo is one of the world’s most popular cosmetic procedures and is performed alone or as part of other procedures. 

BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

Liposuction Before and After Las Vegas
Liposuction Before and After Las Vegas

*Individual Results May Vary

HOW DOES LIPOSUCTION REMOVE UNWANTED FAT?

Dr. Stile performs several types of liposuction. The most common, tumescent liposuction, is safer and has less recovery time than traditional lipo. Tumescent liposuction begins with sterile saline injections containing a numbing agent and blood vessel constrictor. This fluid cushions the area during the procedure, prevents pain for several hours afterward, and reduces bleeding and swelling. A cannula is inserted to break up and suction out the fat. 

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER LIPOSUCTION

Each body needs a different amount of time to recover from liposuction. Your swelling and discomfort will feel worse during the first one to three days and begin to improve after this point. Most people feel comfortable returning to work within the first two weeks. You can start adding light activities back into your routine, and after six weeks, you can resume your usual exercise routine. Swelling in the area can last for several months after fat removal surgery, so your full results take time to appear. 

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WHAT RESULTS WILL I SEE AFTER LIPOSUCTION?

You can expect to wear a support garment after your procedure. This garment will support and protect the area while it heals and helps control swelling. Your results will become more visible after a few weeks when the swelling starts to resolve. Full results can take six months or more to develop. Fat cells do not grow back, so your liposuction results can last a lifetime if you maintain a consistent weight. 

AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR LIPOSUCTION?

Good candidates for liposuction are healthy and have reasonable expectations. The best candidates for lipo lead a healthy lifestyle but struggle with a few areas of unwanted fat. Liposuction should be considered a body sculpting procedure and should not be used for weight loss. You may not be a good candidate if you are pregnant or have certain medical conditions.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Please fill out the form on this page to request an in-person consultation and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at Stile Aesthetics will reach out to you promptly. You can also call our office directly at (702) 945-0981.

Stile Aesthetics serves Las Vegas, NV & Surrounding Areas.

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Dr. Frank L. Stile, MD, FACS
Dr. Frank L. Stile is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His office is in Las Vegas. The office is luxuriously appointed and has won awards for original designs and decor. His practice provides the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery procedures. Dr. Stile has had the privilege of helping over 10,000 patients achieve their cosmetic surgical goals. Originally from New York City, Dr. Stile graduated high school at the age of 15 and began medical training at the City University of New York’s Accelerated 7-year combined Undergraduate and Medical School Program. He completed his clinical training at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. His post-doctorate training included 12 years of residency. During that time, Dr. Stile received specialized surgical training at four academic institutions of excellence. He is the published author of articles and book chapters in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery literature. He has presented research at National and International Plastic Surgery Conferences. Dr. Stile regularly visits with leaders in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery, facilitating the exchange of ideas and constantly refining his techniques. Dr. Stile has long held an interest in the martial sciences, specifically mixed martial arts. His personal and professional relationships with the stars of MMA have made him the most trusted and requested plastic surgeon by champions of the sport. Dr. Stile has innovated and published techniques for both treating new facial injuries and preventing recurrent injuries in “cut-prone” fighters. His work has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, Maxim Magazine, and Real Fighter Magazine, in addition to numerous television and radio shows. Dr. Stile is an avid illustrator, painter, and sculptor. His work adds to the decor of both his home and office. He is also the published author of two children’s books. His greatest accomplishment, second only to being a husband and father, was the establishment of the Frank L. Stile Foundation in 2011. The goal of this non-profit was to serve and support the needs of children in crisis. To date, this initiative has helped provide over TEN MILLION meals for food insecure children and their families in addition to providing resources for medical care.