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This article is Part 2 on Liposuction. You may want to first read Liposuction Part 1.

Liposuction Cost

The cost of liposuction surgery will vary depending upon the type of procedure chosen, the number of areas covered, and possibly the area of the country where you live. A single procedure will generally cost between $1,200 and $7,000. Except in very rare cases, insurance companies will not cover the cost of lipodissolve procedures. The patient is then responsible for the costs involvled. Some surgeons offer readily available financing through national credit companies.

In 1998 there were more than 200,000 people who underwent the liposuction procedure as performed according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Although this surgery is quite safe and there have been notable improvements, researchers still seek new techniques and breakthroughs to reduce side effects such as bleeding and swelling. Some estimates put the risk of any major complication from liposuction at less than 0.5%. That's still five in one thousand.

Occasionally individuals will experience heavy bleeding or a bad reaction to the anesthetic. This is less of a problem with ultrasound assisted liposuction. Some complications may lead to an emergency hospital admission, prolonged swelling or hyper-pigmentation (noticeable brown spots on the skin). These risks increase when the surgeon and patient agree to too much fat removal in a single procedure.

There should be adequate monitoring in place when large volumes of fat are removed. There may also be severe complications with a large dose of anesthetic or other fluid and the patient has diabetes, poor circulation, or severe lung or heart disease.

Healing Time After Liposuction Surgery

All individuals heal at different rates. It is therefore difficult to estimate how long it will take a person to recover from liposuction effects. However, there are a few general guidelines available. Bruises usually take three weeks or longer to fade, and at least six weeks after an ultrasound assisted liposuction. Numbness nearly always goes away in three months and usually sooner.

For heavy fat removal, swelling should disappear completely in six months, but it begins to recede within the first week. In most cases patients resume normal activities within a few weeks, but they should avoid strenuous exercise in the first month. Sexual intercourse should be delayed until the wounds have completely healed.

Exactly how much healing time an individual needs to recover and to take off from work will depend upon the general fitness and the extent of the surgery. Those patients who have a small area treated may return to work within several days if their work is not strenuous. They may be greeted by encouraging cheers.

When a larger area has been treated, it may take up to three weeks of rest and recuperation. Individuals who undergo an ultrasound assisted liposuction may need only two weeks to recover.

Liposuction surgery removes fat cells from the body which are difficult for the body to regenerate. To make the results more permanent it helps to keep body weight in check. Just a few pounds of extra weight shouldn't affect things much, but gaining 30% more pounds will bring back the undesirable appearance.

Always consult with your doctor or a certified professional trainer before undertaking any exercises, treatments, or dietary supplements.

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