The goal of liposuction surgery is improvement of your shape, NOT perfection. Most improvement is seen within the first week, but the final results will not be apparent for 3-6 months postoperatively.

In order to achieve the best possible results, a touch-up procedure may be required.  There will be a charge for any touch-up operation performed.

Areas of cottage cheese texture, i.e. cellulite, will be changed little by the liposuction surgery.

Liposuction surgery is a contouring procedure and is not performed for purposes of weight reduction.

Strict adherence to the postoperative regimen discussed by James H. Stewart, M.D. PH.D is necessary in order to achieve the best possible results.

The surgical fee is paid for the operation itself and subsequent postoperative office visits.  There is no guarantee that the expected or anticipated results will be achieved.

The goal of liposuction surgery, as in any cosmetic surgery, is to improve appearance.  It does not guarantee the reduction of any body measurements.

Complications following liposuction surgery are infrequent and they rarely occur.

These complication are listed below:

• Bleeding is rare, and in rare instances could require hospitalization and blood transfusion.  It is possible that blood clots may form under the skin and require subsequent surgical drainage.
• Skin irregularities, lumpiness, hardness and dimpling may appear postoperatively.  Most of these problems disappear with time but localized skin firmness, lumpiness and or irregularities may persist permanently.  If loose skin is present in the treated areas, it may or may not shrink to conform to the new contour.
• Infection is rare but, should it occur, treatment with antibiotics and/or surgical drainage may be required.
• Numbness or increased sensitivity of the skin over treated areas may persist for months.  It is possible that localized areas of numbness or increased sensitivity could be permanent.
• Objectionable scarring is rare because of the small size of the incisions used in liposuction surgery, but scar formation is possible.
• Dizziness may occur during the first week following liposuction surgery, particularly upon rising from a lying or sitting position.  If this occurs, extreme caution must be exercised while walking.  Do not attempt to drive a car if dizziness is present.
• Allergic or toxic responses to anesthetic are extremely rare, but possible.

In addition to these possible complications, patients should be aware of the general risks inherent in all surgical procedures and anesthetic administration.