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Liposuction is an effective way to contour the body by removing excess fat, but it’s common for patients to experience lumps and bumps during the healing process. Understanding what’s normal and how to manage post-liposuction irregularities can help ensure a smooth recovery and optimal results.

Why Do Lumps and Bumps Occur After Liposuction?

Liposuction involves the removal of fat cells through a suctioning process, which can cause temporary trauma to the surrounding tissues. This can lead to:

• Swelling and fluid retention
• Hardened areas of fat that need time to soften
• Uneven skin texture as the body adjusts
• Scar tissue formation that smooths out over time

These changes are a natural part of the healing process and typically resolve as the body recovers.

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When you think of liposuction, common treatment areas like the hips, waist and upper thighs might come to mind. But did you know that you can get liposuction in lots more areas than those top three?

Take a look at some of the little-known areas where you can get lipo to see if this popular body contouring procedure could be right for you after all.

Face

Extra fat carried in our cheeks and neck can be particularly difficult to get rid of through diet and exercise alone. Liposuction can help you achieve a slimmer facial contour and jawline when these traditional weight loss methods just don’t cut it.

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Heading into your liposuction consultation day, you will likely feel excited, maybe a little anxious and will have tons of questions. In all of the excitement of the day, it can be easy to forget to ask everything on your mind.

Jot down these three questions to ask about getting liposuction, as well as any others you may have, and bring them to your consultation so you have a productive, positive appointment.

1. What Liposuction Technique Is Best for Me?

Several liposuction techniques are available, each with its own set of benefits. Traditional tumescent liposuction remains a popular option,

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When stubborn fat just won’t go away no matter how well you eat or how much you work out, liposuction can help you get rid of pesky fat and enjoy the smooth, sleek physique you’ve been working so hard for. In the vast majority of cases, liposuction yields excellent results with smooth contours and a slimmer look. 

However, in some rare cases, skin dimpling can occur, leaving a few lumps and bumps behind. Fortunately, there’s lots you can do to prevent dimples after liposuction. 

1. Choose an Experienced Plastic Surgeon

Picking the best liposuction plastic surgeon in your area might sound like a no-brainer,

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For many women, achieving the coveted hourglass figure is the ultimate fitness goal. Unfortunately, however, getting rid of fat pockets in your midsection is often difficult, as this area is known to be particularly resistant to exercise. 

The good news is that liposuction and other body contouring options can help you fine-tune your workout results, so you can finally achieve that hourglass shape. Read on to discover whether liposuction alone or in conjunction with another cosmetic treatment could be the best solution for you.

When Lipo Could Be Right for a Smaller Waist

If your goal is to eliminate a few isolated areas of fat here and there to help you achieve your desired body shape,

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Swelling is a natural response to injury, which makes this symptom inevitable after any type of surgical procedure. While swelling can last for several months after liposuction, the majority of the swelling should be resolved in the first 3 to 4 weeks.

There are some things you can do both before and after liposuction to help reduce swelling and speed up your body’s healing process.

1. Talk to Your Plastic Surgeon about Surgical Techniques

   If you’re planning to include liposuction with a tummy tuck, consider talking to your plastic surgeon about the drainless tummy tuck technique.

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Liposuction is a popular body contouring procedure that helps you eliminate stubborn, exercise-resistant fat in many areas of your body. While recovery is generally smooth and most people can get back to work in about a week, there are ways you can speed up your lipo recovery even further.

1. Eat Small Meals Throughout the Day

   For the first few days, try eating several smaller snacks throughout the day, rather than the traditional three meals. This will help to keep nausea and bloating at bay while you rest and heal.

   You’ll also want to pay attention to what foods you’re eating.

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In some instances, liposuction may cause a bumpy, uneven appearance of the treated area. This is most frequently caused by an inexperienced provider, as removing too much fat from the area or using the wrong technique can cause this undesirable result.

The good news is that uneven liposuction can be fixed — just be sure you choose your liposuction plastic surgeon wisely.

What Is Liposuction Revision?

Also called liposuction correction, liposuction revision uses various techniques to correct uneven contours caused by a previous liposuction procedure. The extent of correction necessary, as well as the techniques used,

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