Frequently asked questions about Liposuction

What is Liposuction? 

Liposuction is the surgical process of removing excess fat deposits between the skin and the muscle to improve the body's contour. 

What is the cost of Liposuction? 

The cost of a liposuction procedure will vary depending on the particular areas in the body that needs to be treated by liposuction. The fee is very much less if one area is treated and increases if  multiple areas are treated. 

Who is a good candidate for Liposuction Surgery? 

A person with good health and has a positive attitude towards the procedures is a good candidate for liposuction. Liposuction can provide substantial improvements, but not drastic changes to the body contour. Therefore, this is the reason that patient's are advised to have realistic expectations as not everyone can achieve an hourglass figure. 

What are the areas in the body that can be treated by Liposuction? 

International clinics in Dubai frequently treat areas such as the abdomen, breasts, hips, outer thighs, anterior thighs, inner thighs, knees, arms, calves, ankles,  buttocks, cheeks, chin and neck for liposuction. 

Are the results of Liposuction permanent? 

Fat cells that are removed by liposuction do not grow back, but the patient needs to be careful not to gain excess weight as the areas that had liposuction will not gain weight, but other areas will gain weight and may not have the desired effect of the overall body contour. 

What are the complications of Liposuction? 

International clinics in Dubai warn that having an unrelated surgical procedures on the same day that the liposuction surgery is performed can cause complications. However, other than this liposuction is amazingly safe. The only side effects associated with liposuction are bruising, swelling, and temporary numbness. There are very rare cases, where patient's have reported problems such as infection, bleeding, skin ulceration and nerve injury. 

What questions should  you ask the surgeon before the procedure? 

The cheapest procedure may not be the best procedure for you, so ask as many questions you have about the process, time for healing, the potential side effects and complications. It is the patient's responsibility to make sure that all important questions have been asked and answered before making any final decision is made for the liposuction treatment. 

Is liposuction painful? 

Complete absence of pain, cannot be guaranteed for any procedure performed under local anaesthesia. 

How long does it take to perform a liposuction surgery and what is the recovery time? 

The procedure may take from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the area that is treated and the patient is ready to leave the clinics in jumeirah soon after. Most patients can return to work in two days after liposuction. 

However, if the liposuction is done under general anaesthesia the patients will require to be under observation between one to three hours before going home. 

Is it normal to be anxious and nervous before having Liposuction surgery? 

Yes, it is normal for a patient to feel nervous and anxious before any type of surgical procedure,  including liposuction. Some people suffer from excessive anxiety than others.

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