Liposuction 360 Chicago

Liposuction is a surgical procedure, so you have to expect some bruising and swelling during the immediate recovery period. Most patients describe the feeling as soreness and stiffness, similar to a very intense workout. For more severe discomfort, pain medication will be prescribed to you. Most patients do not require narcotic pain medication for more than a few days after liposuction, and many only need Tylenol for pain management.

When 360 liposuction is performed by an experienced surgeon, there should be no real long-term side effects from liposuction. In the immediate postoperative period, you may experience some discomfort or pain, swelling, bruising, and numbness or tingling in the treated areas. Most of these symptoms will resolve within a few weeks. Numbness and tingling can sometimes last for many months but are almost always temporary. Other than these temporary effects, there should be no long-term adverse effects from having liposuction.

Yes, liposuction is a permanent procedure. You only have a set number of fat cells in your body by age 13, and fat cells don't usually regenerate. However, since fat cells store fat, the remaining ones can still enlarge if you don't maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine. If you gain a significant amount of weight, you may reverse the benefits of your liposuction procedure. Patients who have the best long-term results from liposuction are the ones who maintain a stable, healthy weight or lose weight following the procedure.

The cost of your liposuction 360 procedure in Chicago, Illinois can range from $8,995 and up. Your final cost will depend on your surgeon's fee, the number of areas treated, OR/anesthesia costs, and the method used. At Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics, we customize each procedure to the patient and you will receive an all-inclusive quote following your consultation. We offer flexible financing through CareCredit, Cherry, and Alphaeon for those that qualify.

Recovery for liposuction generally requires 3 to 7 days off work. Immediately after your procedure, you may feel discomfort similar to a very intense workout. You should expect some bruising, which should resolve after a week or two. Most swelling will resolve in a few weeks, but some can last for months. You should be up and moving about the same day or the next day after your procedure. Most patients return to work in less than a week. You should be able to resume exercising in 2 to 4 weeks. You will be asked to wear a compression garment and lipo foam for at least one month after the procedure to help with swelling and maximize your results.

Liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure; it's a sculpting procedure. The maximum amount of fat that can be removed safely during liposuction is 5 liters, which only amounts to around 10 pounds. However, the scale only tells part of the story. Because the fat is selectively removed from problem areas in the midsection, patients will have the appearance and benefit of a much more significant weight loss. Most patients who maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine postoperatively will lose weight after liposuction due to heightened metabolism and decreased ability to store fat in the treated areas.

Liposuction can only reduce fat. If your primary issue is extra fat without any loose skin or bulging belly due to muscle diastasis, then liposuction may be a good option for you. However, if you have loose skin, stretch marks, or muscle diastasis from pregnancy or significant weight loss, you will most likely need a tummy tuck. Unlike liposuction alone, during a tummy tuck your surgeon can fix and tighten loose muscles and remove and tighten loose or hanging skin. If you are unsure, it's best to schedule a consultation with Dr. Truong or Dr. Lin who are experienced and qualified to do both procedures.