Is Liposuction/Liposculpture safe?

Liposuction is a treatment that has been successfully practiced for over twenty years, and in that time, continual development and advancements have been made to ensure maximum safety and comfort during and after procedures.
At Ashbury Cosmetics, we have dedicated ourselves to continually expanding our knowledge, understanding and equipment for your safety.

How does liposuction work?
Liposuction is the removal of excess body fats located between the muscle and the skin. A surgical tube connected to a vacuum is inserted in the fatty area through a small incision and effectively suctions out the unwanted fat.

Is liposuction permanent?
Although liposuction is very effective in removing excess fat cells, it does not prevent your remaining cells from increasing in size and ability to store fat when large amounts are consumed. A sensible diet and regular exercise regime are critical to maintaining a healthy figure and should be administered after the healing period is over. Lack of care for your body will ultimately cause greater long term problems.

Who are the best candidates for liposuction?
Virtually anybody can undergo liposuction but it is important to understand that liposuction is used most successfully in conjunction with a body that is near to its ideal weight and level of fitness. A doctor will determine if your health is at a sufficient level prior to the procedure.
Young people with a moderate amount of fat and good skin tone are generally the most successful candidates as skin is more likely to retract and not produce a surplus of sagging skin.
Older patients may want to consider the potential for sagging skin post fat removal and bear in mind the possibility of needing extra treatment in skin tucking in addition to their liposuction.

What can I expect from liposuction?
Before undergoing liposuction you have to have realistic expectations from the treatment. You will not achieve a perfect body because of it. Liposuction works in localized areas only and is not used for the whole body in general. Overly obese persons are usually not good candidates for liposuction.

Will liposuction leave indentations and dimpling to my skin?
Modern liposuction techniques have been developed to avoid dimpling and indentation marks as much as possible and our surgeons at Ashbury Cosmetics endeavour to reduce the possibility of dimpling. In some cases the body may take a short period of time to settle and subsequent touching up can be undertaken.

How long does a liposuction surgery take?
Depending on the area being treated, a procedure can take as little half an hour up to and around three hours for larger or more complex areas. Liposuction is only a minor surgical procedure and does not require that you to stay in our facility for an extended period of time.

What type of anaesthetic is used during a liposuction procedure?
Typically, local anaesthetics are used for the procedure. You will be awake during the treatment and will be able to communicate and be a part of the procedure. In some cases a patient may request to have general anaesthetic.

How long after the procedure will I be able to go back to work?
Depending on the surgery and technique used, most patients are able to go back to work in an average of 5 to 7 days after the treatment. Other factors affecting the recovery period include the age of the patient and overall health of the individual.

How much does a Liposuction surgery cost?
Cost can be estimated through our online quote system. You may also wish contact us and our staff are available to help you determine the costs.

If you have any more questions or require further information, please feel free to contact us here at Ashbury Cosmetics. Organize a consultation with any of our experts today to find out more about our liposuction treatments and how they may benefit you.