Liposuction in Malvern

The Dr Lanzer Clinic provides patients with numerous liposuction options at the Dr Lanzer Clinic in Malvern. If you want to learn more about liposuction in Malvern, please read the information below.

What Is Liposuction in Malvern?

Liposuction is a procedure focussed on the removal of unwanted body fat, which could be situated on different parts of the body. The procedure is usually chosen when a patient cannot lose persistent fat deposits through diet and exercise alone.

Liposuction procedures are more common in places where fat tends to collect; this includes the buttocks, hips, thighs and abdomen. However, the procedure tends to be most effective on patients with a good body mass index and tight skin, which allows their body to appear more toned after the procedure.

The actual liposuction procedure involves injecting the area with a special solution; this solution often contains a special type of anaesthetic to numb the treatment area, but also reduce blood loss, bruising and swelling. By using a special method, such as high-frequency vibrations and lasers, a cosmetic surgeon can break down the fat and remove it by gentle suction.

Since liposuction is a surgical procedure, patients need to consider a recovery time. The recovery from a liposuction procedure usually includes side-effects such as bruising, swelling, numbness and excess fluid coming from the treatment area. Therefore, patients should always take some time off work after their procedure, so their body has enough time to rest. The patient must also follow the recommendations provided by the cosmetic surgeon, as well as the recovery information provided by the cosmetic surgery facility before or after the procedure.

Liposuction in Malvern FAQs

Do you have some additional questions about liposuction? Read through our frequently asked liposuction questions below to find answers to your questions. Cannot find the answer to your specific question? Do not hesitate to contact the Dr Lanzer Clinic for more information.

What Is the Compression Garment Mentioned in the Recovery Guidelines?

A compression garment is a term used to describe an elastic compression garment, used to reduce bleeding and swelling after a liposuction procedure. The compression garment is also used to make the body conform to the new shape acquired from the liposuction procedure.

The cosmetic surgeon will provide the patient with recommendations regarding the duration in which the compression garment should be worn. It is essential to follow the recommendations of the surgeon; this to prevent complications after your procedure.

What Does a Liposuction Procedure Cost?

The cost of a liposuction procedure cannot be stated as a certainty on any website, because the cost of a procedure depends on numerous factors. Firstly, the size of the treatment area will affect the price of the procedure. The larger the treatment area, the more a liposuction procedure is going to cost. Cosmetic surgeons can also treat multiple treatment areas, which can also affect the price of your procedure.

Could I Be a Good Candidate for Liposuction?

Patients must have realistic expectations of a liposuction procedure and must be in general good health. The patient in question cannot suffer from any medical conditions that could affect the liposuction procedure or the recovery process in a negative manner.

To determine if you are a candidate for liposuction, you will need to book an appointment with a cosmetic surgeon. The cosmetic surgeon will evaluate your health and your suitability for the procedure.

Which Areas of the Body Can Be Treated with Liposuction?

Liposuction is a treatment that can be executed in both men and women. Therefore, the areas in which liposuction can be executed are very diverse. However, there are areas that are more common for liposuction procedures than others. Treatment areas that are quite common for liposuction procedures include the abdomen, breasts, hips, thighs, arms, buttocks and the neck.

Can There Be Complications from Liposuction?

Complications can arise from liposuction, since liposuction is still a surgical procedure. The risk of complications also increases with the type of procedure and the number of procedures a patient may have in a day. For example, the chance of complications is going to be higher for patients getting liposuction on a larger treatment area.

Before a patient can obtain a liposuction procedure, they need to be informed fully about the risks and possible complications that accompany such a procedure. Therefore, always make sure that your treatment facility provides this information to you and do not hesitate to ask questions if you have any concerns about your treatment. Dr Lanzer has over two decades of experience and has found the procedure to be very safe.

What Questions Should I Be Asking?

When you are about to have a liposuction in Malvern procedure, there are some crucial questions you should ask your cosmetic surgeon. Many patients only focus on the cost of their procedure, but often neglect to ask the important questions.

During your initial consultation, ask your surgeon about the procedure itself and how it will be executed. Also, do not forget to ask about your recovery process, since patients must stick to strict guidelines to reduce the chances of complications.

Finally, be sure to check the qualifications of your cosmetic surgeon. To execute a liposuction procedure with the least amount of risk, the cosmetic surgeon must be specialised in liposuction and has executed the procedure numerous times in the past.

Will I Experience Discomfort After the Procedure?

Discomfort after liposuction is common and should be expected by all patients. Patients can experience soreness and stiffness surrounding the treatment area shortly after the procedure, which gradually decreases over the recovery period. During this time, it is important to follow the recommendations provided by the treatment facility. Your surgeon may also prescribe some pain management medication and antibiotics; this to reduce the pain and to reduce the chances of infection. When you want to use some over-the-counter pain medication, please contact your treatment facility before attempting to do this, as some forms of pain medication can counteract with the medications you are taking, or can cause complications after the procedure.