Liposuction

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes pockets of fatty tissue by suction technique using small, thin, blunt tipped tubes inserted through small incisions. The tubes (cannulas) are moved under the skin to target the fat deposits and remove them.

The Best Candidates for Liposuction

The best candidates for liposuction are men and women who are in relatively good shape but have fat deposits that are out of proportion with the rest of the body and that will not disappear with diet and exercise.

Individuals who wish to create more definition or contour in certain areas.

Individuals whose skin elasticity is good.

Dr. Lee does require for patients to be at 30BMI or lower for liposuction.

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What is the process for Liposuction?

To begin the journey you will meet with Dr. Lee for a free consult. His consult days are generally Tuesdays and Thursdays. Allow for about 40 minutes. During the consult Dr. Lee will listen to all your concerns, do a thorough examination, answer your questions and offer you his recommendations. You will also be given a written quote after the consult. 

If you decide to move forward with surgery, his scheduling staff will find you a surgery day and then a preoperative appointment about two weeks before the surgery date where you will meet with the nurse and go over pre and post op instructions, sign consents, get prescriptions and make your final payment.

What is the recovery time for Liposuction?

You will go home the same day and then come back for a two day and then a one week post op appointment. Healing and follow up will continue. You will be wearing tight compression garments securing the treated areas for a period of time after the surgery.

Dr. Lee will guide you through the recovery period at your post op appointments, there is a necessary 7-10 days of very low activity for optimal healing.

What is the Cost for Liposuction?

Dr. Lee does not take medical insurance for this procedure. You will be given a written quote at your consultation appointment which will include the following:

• Surgeon’s fee
• Hospital or surgical facility costs
• Anesthesia fees