Quick Facts: Liposuction

Description	Body sculpting through removal of fat from localized areas of the body. Techniques include tumescent and laser assisted liposuction.
Average cost	$3500.00 per area.
Length of Surgery	Varies according to number of sites, technique, and amount of fat to be removed
Anesthesia	Local anesthetic with intravenous sedation.
Recovery Time	Depending on the areas treated and the extent of liposuction, back to work within five to seven days and resume strenuous activity in three to eight weeks.
Treatment Frequency	Once, as long as weight is maintained.
Risks	Bruising, fat or blood clots, adverse reaction to the anesthetic and epinephrine used in tumescence, numbness, asymmetry, contour irregularities or dimpling, sagging skin, infection and scarring at the insertion sites.
Duration of results	Noticeable improvement in the first few days, but continued improvement for six months after surgery as swelling decreases. Results must be maintained with proper diet and exercise.