Liposcupture vs. liposuction
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Traditional Liposuction |
Liposculpture by
Dr. Hong |
Anesthesia |
Uses general anesthesia or heavy IV sedation. Patient is unconscious. |
Only local numbing. No IV or shots are required. Patient is awake and alert. |
Pain |
Marked post procedure pain requires the prolonged use of prescription pain medication. |
Virtually painless procedure and mild recovery discomfort treated with ibuprofen or Tylenol. |
Recovery |
Recovery is double to triple the length of time. Patients are often unable to return to activities for several weeks. |
Easy recovery. Most patients drive themselves home and are able to return to normal activities immediately. |
Scars |
Scars from incision sites can vary from small to several inches in length and are permanent. |
No unsightly scars. Most patients cannot identify any scars 12 months post procedure. |
Bruising |
Moderate to severe bruising due to the use of larger instruments and aggressive jabbing movements. |
Mild to no bruising. Over half of all patients experience no bruising at all. |
Return to Work |
Patients are often unable to return to work for one to four weeks. |
Return to normal non-strenuous work the same or next day. |
Blood Loss |
Significant tissue trauma and blood loss requiring transfusions are possible. |
No significant blood loss. More blood is lost during a routine blood test than during an entire procedure. |
Risks |
Significant complications are possible, including anesthesia reactions, organ puncture, infection, blood clots, severe hematomas, and contour irregularities. |
Extremely low rate of complications documented in medical literature. Dr. Hong has not had a patient experience serious complication from liposculpture. |
Outcome |
Larger instrument sizes lead to higher risk of contour and skin irregularities. |
Smooth results with most patients seeing increased skin retraction and tighter tone. |
Compression Garment |
Garment must be worn for four to eight weeks. |
Wear the compression garment for only one week. |
Procedure Location |
Performed in hospitals or surgical suites. |
Performed in our office in Beverly Hills. |
Costs |
Costs are usually much higher due to anesthesia and facilities charges. |
Usually less than traditional liposuction. |