In addition, it is very important that you seek out the answers to any questions you might have prior to scheduling your surgery. This will help you to know if liposuction is the right procedure for you, as well as to help you feel more at ease with your ultimate decision on whether or not to have it done.

What should I do to prepare for liposuction surgery?

Your plastic surgeon will provide you with materials and instructions on exactly what you should do to prepare for your surgery. However, one of the first things you should do is to stop smoking at least a month prior to your surgery date. This will help your body to heal much quicker and lessen the possibility of complications.

Also, you should make arrangements for someone to help take care of you and your home in the week following your procedure as you will be sore and need assistance for a short period of time.

How will I look and feel after liposuction surgery?

Once your lipoplasty is completed, you will be taken to an area where you can recover from the effects of anesthesia under careful monitoring for any complications. From there you will probably be sent home, depending on the amount you had performed.

A normal part of any liposuction procedure is that the area will be tightly bandaged and you should expect to need pain relief medications. Your plastic surgeon will let you know how and when you may remove the compression bandages and when you may shower, etc.

Depending on how much you had done, you can generally return to non-strenuous work after about a week's time. At this time you will also have recovered through the worst part of the pain and swelling. As time passes your surgeon will instruct you on what activities can be safely performed and what level of activity you should have.

What results should I expect?

Following liposuction you should expect to see a better contoured body and in time, as your body heals and swelling subsides, you will notice a big difference in the way you look and the fit of your clothing.

By maintaining your weight, you can expect the results to last for many years. And, even if you do gain a few pounds, you will notice a more even distribution of weight and less weight gain in the areas you had the procedure.

How long do I need to continue to see my plastic surgeon?

Once you have healed from surgery, you will need to see your plastic surgeon once to check for proper healing and then possibly a few times after that just to make sure that you're healing well and getting the most from your liposuction surgery. It is very important that you keep these appointments and allow your plastic surgeon to evaluate your healing for any problems which may occur.