Liposuction can cause significant swelling. In some cases, this lasts a few months, and your final result will not be visible until then. The majority of swelling does improve after four weeks, though. You will wear a compression garment for the first four to six weeks after your procedure to minimize swelling, and help with pain control.

ARE THERE SCARS WITH LIPOSUCTION?

The liposuction equipment is inserted into the skin through tiny incisions. Each incision is typically about as long as your pinky fingernail is wide. How many of these incisions you have will depends on the number of places you are having treated, and how easy it is to remove the fat in these areas. Whenever possible, the incisions are hidden in a natural skin crease or fold.

WILL THE FAT GROW BACK?

Once the fat is removed from an area, it does not grow back. The fat cells that remain can get bigger with weight gain, for this reason is necessary keep a healthy life after surgery.