5 Things D.C. Residents Should Consider Before Picking Liposuction

Are you considering liposuction? For those that may not know, liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes fat via suction. The fat removal is typically done with a thin tube known as a cannula connected to a vacuum. 

Regardless of how healthy your diet can be or how fit your lifestyle is, you can still have pockets of unwanted fat resistant to your hard work and efforts.

With liposuction and an experienced surgeon, you can contour your hips, stomach, thighs, abdomen, chin, and other areas in a single session.

It should also be made clear that modern liposuction has strayed away from just removing fat. It goes further than that now by sculpting and tightening these stubborn areas.

That's now possible thanks to the help of minimally invasive surgical procedures like AirSculpt that can provide more outstanding results compared to traditional techniques and tools. 

That said, here's what to know before getting liposuction.

1. Health Is A Priority

Before even having the chance to say yes to surgery, you should quit smoking, already lead a somewhat healthy lifestyle, and be within your ideal weight range.

Liposuction is not a weight-loss solution; view it as a continuation of your already well-established efforts to remove excess fat throughout your body.

2. You Must Be Ready Mentally

Make sure that you have thoroughly interviewed your surgeon before undergoing liposuction. You have to be mentally ready for the procedure, and the only way to ensure that is by asking enough questions so there are no doubts.

3. Research A Lot

Please do your research; it will help you gain a broad view of what the procedure entails and the right surgeon to choose for the job.

Check your surgeon's credentials; they will be on the internet if they're a proper candidate, or ask them in person as well.

Also, understand the requirements for the surgery. Liposuction requires that you have lax enough skin so it can retract and mold itself to your new body shape.

4. Follow the Recovery Guidelines You're Given

While the surgery is important, it's just as vital to follow the guidelines your surgeon gives you during recovery. 

The failure to recover properly can lead to unwanted results if you do not take the time to care for yourself in the most crucial phase of the process.

5. AirSculpt Is Your Best Choice

AirSculpt® technology provides safe and comfortable results that traditional liposuction cannot match. The main difference between these approaches is that AirSculpt's patented technology delivers more precise results while avoiding using scalpels, stitches, needles, or general anesthesia. Plus, patients enjoy tighter skin after treatment, which is critical for those concerned about laxity issues after having fat removed. 

Enjoy dramatic results with just 24 to 48 hours of downtime. Schedule your complimentary consultation at our Tysons Corner AirSculpt location today to learn more.