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Liposuction by Plastic Surgeons in Columbus, Ohio

Liposuction Stock ImageLiposuction is currently the third most common cosmetic surgery procedure according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2006 statistics. Despite many hours in the gym and strenuous dieting many are still unable to lose weight from certain 'problem areas.' For this group of patients, liposuction can be a great option. Many plastic surgeons combine liposuction with a tummy tuck or total body lift for superior contouring.

Liposuction - Columbus, Ohio


Liposuction is a procedure that allows your Columbus plastic surgeon to remove unwanted fat from specific areas through a small skin incision with an instrument called a cannula. After the procedure, depending on your surgeon, you may have stitches at the cannula sites. When only small areas are addressed, some surgeons will perform the procedure in an office setting under local anesthesia, but more extensive procedures are done in an operating room under general anesthesia. If you feel you are a good candidate for liposuction or want to learn more, talk with your Columbus plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

Columbus Liposuction Recovery


The extent of your procedure will likely determine the length and level of care you require after surgery. Most patients experience significant swelling, bruising, and discomfort after liposuction. Regardless of whether you have the procedure in an office or in an OR you will need to arrange for at least 24 hours of care. After liposuction, you will have a compression garment or elastic bandages placed over the surgical sites. In addition there will be oozing from the incision sites for several days to a week.   You will likely need dressing changes, at regular intervals, over these sites until the leaking subsides.  Our Liposuction Recovery Package is specially designed to meet all your needs immediately following your procedure.

Remember that compliance with your elastic wraps and compression garments is critical to promote skin retraction and optimal cosmetic results.  You will not be able to drive for several days after the procedure. As a post-op plastic surgery patient at Columbus's Cosmetic Surgery Recovery Suites we will arrange all of your transportation after surgery to our facility and to all your postoperative follow-up appointments during your stay. We will also make sure that you take your pain medication and any antibiotics that your surgeon may have prescribed.

You will likely be groggy after surgery from anesthesia and pain medication, but to reduce blood clot risks, your surgeon will likely want you up and walking the day after surgery. We will assist you in building your activity level while not allowing you to "over do it"!  From the moment you arrive, we will assist you in every way to make your recovery as smooth as possible. It was a big decision to have surgery and chances are you spent significant time finding your perfect surgeon.  We will cater your recovery to your individual plastic surgeon's very specific postoperative instructions to help you optimize your results and get you on your way to a smooth recovery.

Call today 614-580-9395 to find out how you will benefit from our Liposuction Recovery Package at Columbus's Cosmetic Surgery Recovery Suites. Located in downtown Columbus, we are close to your cosmetic and plastic surgeon's Dublin, Delaware,  Powell, Upper Arlington, New Albany, and Grove City offices.



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