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Washington DC Liposuction
What is liposuction?
Liposuction is a procedure that utilizes small suction tubes to remove pockets of fat from the body. Liposuction is not used as a substitute for exercise and diet, but as a way to remove fat deposits that refuse to diminish in size. Usually the amount of fat removed is less than ten pounds, however, the contouring possible with liposuction often creates the illusion that more weight was lost than actually removed.
What does it cost?
It is very difficult to give an exact figure for Liposuction because it varies based on how much work the patient would like done. In the Washington DC area, liposuction surgery usually ranges anywhere from $2000 to $12,000. For a more precise estimate, it is recommended that you schedule a consultation with a board certified surgeon.
What are the risks ?
As with all plastic surgery, complications may arise due to post-surgery infection or reaction to the anesthetic. In some cases, liposuction may result in lumpiness or rippling of the skin.
Who is this for?
An ideal Liposuction candidate would be a person over the age of 18 who has experienced difficulties getting rid of fat from certain areas of the body, even after healthy dieting and exercise. Candidates are usually not significantly overweight, although new methods have emerged that allow heavier patients to undergo the surgery.
About liposuction
Liposuction is performed on an outpatient basis under either general anesthesia or local with sedation depending on the patients preference for comfort and the recommendations of the specific doctor.
What is involved in the liposuction recovery period?
Standard pain medication helps patients through any initial discomfort. Getting back to work usually takes at least a week depending on age, health condition, and the amount of fat removed. The final results of liposuction may take up to six months to fully develop.