LIPOSUCTION

Liposuction, is procedure which removes fatty deposits that do not respond to exercise and dieting. It is a great way to get rid of that little bulge that you cannot seem to get rid of any other way. By inserting a slim rod and vacuuming out fat leaving the skin, muscle, nerves and blood vessels intact.

Dr. Ralston can carefully sculpt your difficult area into a new, improved contour, changing the look of your body with almost no scarring and minimal pain.

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WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SURGERY

• You'll wear a compression garment day and night for 4 weeks.
• No exercise, house work, yard work, etc for 6 weeks.
• You'll have Bruising and swelling for a period of time.
• Numbness in the areas is usually temporary but can occasionally be permanent.
• For safety reasons the amount of fat than can be removed is limited.
• This sometimes requires a second & third stage surgery.
• Smoking will increase the risk of most complications such as pneumonia, skin and tissue loss and does contribute to delayed wound healing.
• Weight gain or loss and pregnancy can alter the result.