Liposuction Miami, FL

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Benefits of Liposuction

Patients who choose liposuction can enjoy several benefits, including: 

• A reduction in unwanted body fat
• Permanent removal of fat cells 
• Slimmer, smoother body contours 
• Enhanced overall appearance 
• Fast results
• Improved confidence and self-esteem, especially when wearing a bathing suit or tight clothing
• Encourages better lifestyle habits

Fat loss doesn’t occur evenly all over the body. Some areas, particularly the stomach, hips, thighs, and under the chin, are prone to developing isolated pockets of unwanted fat, despite diet and exercise. Once patients are at or near their goal weight, they may be able to benefit from lipo surgery. 

Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.

Good Candidates for Liposuction in Miami

Patients who are interested in liposuction with Dr. Baker will need to have their candidacy evaluated before scheduling the procedure. 

Good candidates for liposculpture include men and women over the age of 18 who are struggling with specific areas of stubborn fat that are unresponsive to traditional weight loss methods. Patients should be in good overall health and will ideally have good skin elasticity to ensure that the skin retracts successfully over the new contours. 

Prospective patients should also have realistic expectations for what lipo can and can’t do. It is not intended for weight loss and should only be used to treat small problem areas. Those who will benefit most from lipo and other body contouring surgeries are at or near their goal weight and already living a healthy lifestyle.

Before surgery, you may need to schedule a mammogram. Patients will need to stop smoking well in advance of surgery and avoid taking aspirin and other medications for about two weeks before the procedure. Due to the anesthesia that will be used during surgery, patients will need to make arrangements to have someone drive them to and from surgery and help with everyday tasks during the initial stages of recovery.

Your Liposuction Consultation

If you would like to learn more about your options for body contouring, then your next step should be a consultation with Dr. Baker. During this meeting, Dr. Baker will go over your medical history to ensure that you are healthy enough for surgery, discuss your cosmetic goals, and create a custom treatment plan for you. 

Your consultation is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the procedure and your candidacy, ask questions and get to know Dr. Baker. At the end of the consultation, you should have everything you need to make a treatment decision.

How to Prepare for your Lipo Procedure

If you are approved for liposculpture, Dr. Baker’s staff will give you a comprehensive list of pre-surgical preparations and requirements that you should follow closely. These may include: 

• Pre-surgical lab tests 
• Quitting smoking 
• Pausing the use of certain supplements, blood thinners, and anti-inflammatory medications 
• Avoiding alcohol
• Arranging for a ride to and from the surgery
• Following surgical preparations for the night before the procedure

Recovering from Liposuction Surgery

Immediately after lipo, patients are likely to experience minor discomfort, bruising, swelling, and mild redness. Pain medications will be provided for the initial recovery and Dr. Baker will go over techniques you can use to minimize discomfort during this time. 

Gauze and compression garments will be provided and should be used as directed to reduce swelling and to aid in supporting the incision areas. During the recovery period, you should avoid physical activities and should not do any heavy lifting. 

Recovery and liposuction swelling time will vary from person to person and area to area. Thigh liposuction recovery may be very different from chin lipo healing, for instance. It is a good idea to give yourself extra time to recover, just in case. Dr. Baker will educate you on what to expect and teach you how to care for your incisions before you are released to go home. 

Although every patient’s lipo recovery time is a little bit different, here is a basic breakdown of the liposuction recovery stages:

Week 1 – 2

During the first week, you should focus on resting. Many patients can go back to work after about 4-5 days, but you should plan to take at least one week off from work and other activities. The swelling will be significant initially but will begin to subside during the first two weeks. After one week, you should be feeling better and you’ll probably start to see your results emerge. 

Week 3 – 4

Your liposuction healing time will be just about up after 3-4 weeks. Swelling should be almost gone and you may be able to stop wearing your compression garments and start exercising again. At this point, your scars will begin to fade and you’ll be able to see and show off your new body contours.

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