Procedure:
improves body contour by removing excess fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise, sculpting the fatty tissue.
Duration:
1 to 4 hours, depending on the extension of the treated area.
Anesthesia:
epidural with sedation, local with sedation or general in some cases.
Hospital admission:
Usually 1 day, depending on the extension of the treated area. Possible discharge on the same day.
Side effects:
moderate pain, swelling, numbing or burning sensation on the skin, fluid drainage through incisions.
Risks:
asymmetries, ripples on the skin, skin necrosis (rare, more in smokers), infection, hematoma, seroma (fluid collection under the skin). Vein thrombosis Anemia.
Recovery:
return to work in 1 to 2 weeks. Physical activities (sports): 2 to 3 weeks.
Driving:
few days.
Improvement on scars appearance:
from 3rd month, changes until to 2 years.
Results:
from 3rd week, definition between 6 and 8 months.