Liposuction FAQs

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Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown is a Triple Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Who is capable of performing liposuction?
The procedure was originally developed by a French gynecologist. A dermatologist added the tumescent technique. Therefore a multi-disciplined group of physicians currently performs this procedure. In checking credentials, are the physicians performing this procedure in a state or nationally licensed surgery center? Are the doctors recommending small volume (under 2000cc’s) or large volume liposuction. Large volume should be performed in a hospital setting. Finally, are doctors members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Liposuction Society?

How much down time after liposuction?
Typically, three to four days are required to recover from the procedure. Light activity can begin after one week.

Is there much pain with liposuction?
Actually, with the tumescent technique, there is very little intra-operative pain and post-operative pain is minimal.

Which is better: dieting or liposuction?
Liposuction is ideal when the patient is near their ideal body weight and just can’t get rid of the fatty deposits. Liposuction should not be used as a replacement for good dietary habits. Large volume (over 5000cc’s) should be performed in a hospital setting and more serious complications than small volume liposuction. At the Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center, our staff dietician meets with the patient to help develop a complete program to maximize liposuction results.

For more answers regarding liposuction, please schedule a
confidential consultation with Dr. Mandell-Brown today. Thank you.

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