What is Recovery Like After Liposuction?

Your recovery from liposuction depends on the areas you have treated and your body’s natural healing process. Most people can return to low-activity jobs after one week. Dr. Lawton will keep track of your healing progress and instruct you when you can return to more active jobs or physical activities. Most swelling and bruising improve significantly within the first few days and will resolve within a few weeks. 

Do I Need Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck?

Whether you need liposuction or a tummy tuck generally depends on loose skin. Individuals with abdominal fat but good skin elasticity usually benefit most from liposuction. To treat abdominal fat and loose skin, you may benefit more from a tummy tuck, which removes excess skin and fat.

Am I a Good Candidate for Liposuction?

Only a consultation can determine whether liposuction is a good choice for you. However, good candidates are healthy adults with pockets of unwanted fat. Ideal candidates already lead a healthy lifestyle and plan to maintain it in the future. Liposuction results will be most noticeable in those within 20 to 30 pounds of their goal weight. While liposuction does work for fat removal, it is not intended for weight loss.