What is the Recovery Period Like After A Lipo Procedure?

One of the most frequently asked questions is "What is the recovery period like?" So we decided to write a blog that can help you learn more about the process.

During your recovery from a liposculpture procedure, you will be wearing a compression garment around the areas treated.  The garment decreases swelling, helps mold the new shape, and provides support and comfort. Garments must be worn following the procedure for comfort and to improve results. Duration of garment wear varies on an individual basis and will be determined by Rod Davis, PA-C, Pacific Lipo's Director of Surgery. Follow up visits with Rod Davis are an important part during the recovery process and always free of charge. 

Most of the bruising and swelling should subside within three weeks. To speed the healing process and to reduce the likelihood of post-operative complications, our staff will advise you to begin light activity as soon as possible.  You should be able to return to work within one or two days if your work is fairly sedentary. You should avoid strenuous activity for one to two weeks as your body heals, but within six weeks you should be able to resume all normal activities. It's important to continue wearing the compression garment, which should be easily hidden under your clothing, unless instructed to do otherwise by our staff.

"There were no surprises and Rod put me at ease with his outstanding bedside manner. It has been almost a month since my procedure and the office staff and Rod have been outstanding with guiding me through the healing process. They are very supportive and are there for me whenever I call with a question."  - Jay S. from San Diego, CA

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San Diego, California - Military Liposculpture

Pacific Lipo, San Diego's leading liposuction office located in La Jolla, CA was recently featured on ABC's Channel 10 News for their specialty in helping members of the military pass their body fat tape measurements.

Local news presented military personnel using liposuction as a means of making tape.  Pacific Lipo has built a good reputation and experience to help our men and women in the service of our country. Rod Davis, PA-C and Director of Surgery at Pacific Lipo, preps a Marine for the liposculpture procedure. 

It is common for members of the military to turn to liposculpture. This safe and effective procedure can trim body fat quickly to help you meet measurements and perform better.

The liposculpture procedure is minimally invasive and requires little to no downtime. Results can be seen immediately and are permanent. The incisions made are so small that they are barely noticeable once healed. Besides your results, people won't be able to tell you had any work done. 

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A Faster, Permanent Way To Slim and Tone Your Midsection with Lipo

Are you tired of exercising and dieting without seeing any changes to your shape?  Nearly every infomercial or magazine leads us to believe that we are only 90 days from the perfect body as long as we do a million perfect sit-ups and eat minuscule portions of broiled flavorless chicken breasts.

Your personal trainer would most likely prefer to see you sweating it out over the next 3 years, but that is not necessary for most people. Abdominal Liposculpture/Liposuction is a procedure that can be performed safely under local anesthesia while providing results that can be much more dramatic than exercise or dieting. At Pacific Liposculpture, we specialize in awake liposculpture procedures using micro-incisions through the skin. These procedures provide great patient safety, minimal downtime, and dramatic results. 

View before and after photos of Pacific Lipo patients. All before and after photos shown are of actual Pacific Lipo patients and each procedure was performed by Rod Davis, PA-C (Physician Assistant-Certified). Rod Davis is a licensed and certified PA as well as Pacific Lipo's Director of Surgery. He has performed over 15,000 liposculpture procedures. 

If you or a loved one are interested in abdominal liposculpture, love handles and flanks liposculpture, thigh liposculpture, chin liposculpture, back bra liposculpture, pubic liposculpture, buffalo hump liposculpture, or male chest liposculpture, please contact Pacific Lipo in San Diego, California for a complimentary consultation at (858) 427-8899. If you live out of town and will be traveling to us, ask us about our virtual consultations. 

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"...Beyond 100% Pleased ..."

 Pacific Lipo and the entire staff is top notch, the best it can possibly get.  From their stellar work to their amazing customer service, I would never go anywhere else besides Pacific Lipo for all my procedures and would recommend them to anyone interested in having liposculpture.  I first sought out this procedure at another office in the San Diego area.  The doctor there spent little time with me and was not very thorough in explaining the procedure.  I was almost entirely discouraged away from having the procedure performed, until I heard about and read the amazing reviews on Pacific Lipo.  And let me tell you, they exceed all expectations! I first came into contact with Stefani and Jasmine over the phone for scheduling my initial consultation.  They are both so kind, caring, and accommodating.  They worked with me on setting up the consult that best works with my time frame and considering that I am not local.  They were very prompt and consistent with follow-up reminders.  When I arrived at PL, they greeted me like family, asked me if I needed anything (water/snacks), seemed genuinely interested in asking me how my day was going, and gave me information they could as I waited for my consult with Rod, the Director of Surgery.  When I went in for my consult, I was very nervous to bare my bottom to a male I had never met before (I was interested in the inner thigh area). Rod's professionalism is outstanding! He made me feel very comfortable, thoroughly informed me of the procedure, took the time to answer all my questions, and provided me with his input on the area I was looking into having work done.  I made an appointment a few months down the line from the initial consult (early October).  Stefani and Jasmine were great in following up via phone an email with reminders and pre-operative care. They even helped with walking me through the financing options (I enrolled for the Discover It card to have the procedure performed). The day of the procedure, I was soooooo nervous! I could hardly take it! But Leti, the nurse on staff, came in with me in the beginning and asked me if I wanted to hold her hand - I was taken aback by her kindness! I was so scared at first, but she held my hand and spoke to me, and I swear I could have broken her hand by how hard I was squeezing! - but she was entirely focused on me and my experience in comforting me. She is truly an angel. After Rod did the prepping and the anesthesia, I was shocked by how simple the procedure was. Rod is beyond amazing at what he does. During the ENTIRE procedure, he engaged me in conversation. It completely took my mind off of what was going on, and even was enjoyable at times as we shared stories about recent travels and such. His demeanor overall is not only highly professional, but also warm and inviting, it makes the experience a great one. It has been one month since my procedure, and I can't tell you how amazing my results are! My thighs look slim and slender as if I was taken back 10 years to my dancing days! I am beyond 100% pleased with the service and outcome, I highly recommend this establishment to anyone considering liposculpture, and I am definitely a life-long patient. Thank you Stefani, Jasmine, Leti, and Rod for your outstanding work and kindness.

-Z.R. from Laguna Hills, CA 

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After Your Liposuction Procedure

Following your procedure, we will explain your healing process and how to achieve max results.  We will also provide you with all your medications and first garment at no additional charge.  Since liposculpture is minimally invasive and performed under a local anesthetic, you will be able to return to your normal routine.  You do not want to do any heavy lifting or working out for 4-6 weeks after your procedure.  Expect to have drainage from your incisions for a few days.  No stitches are necessary.  We recommend you have a driver so that you can kick your feet up and relax!

Follow up appointments are free and highly encouraged.  Our team at Pacific Lipo would like to see you during your recovery process and make sure you are getting the best results possible.  Patients usually return 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after their procedure.  If you are coming from out of town, that is not a problem!  Most follow up appointments can be done virtually through email with photos and phone calls.

Any questions or concerns you may have during your recovery can be addressed by a Medical Assistant, Patient Coordinator, or our Director of Surgery.  Don’t hesitate to call, our team would love to hear from you and we are happy to answer any questions you may have!

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Today's Tumescent Liposculpture Vs. Traditional Liposuction

Author: Rodney Davis, Physician Assistant

Not very long ago, getting the shape that you always wanted required invasive surgery that almost certainly resulted in significant postoperative pain, obvious bruising, an increased risk of complications – not to mention an extended recovery time. Yesterday’s liposuction was risky, difficult, and surprisingly is still practiced  by most plastic surgeons who offer liposuction as just one of the several different procedures that they try to squeeze into an already exhaustive list of other cosmetic services. Liposuction is considered a major surgery, sometimes resulting in serious complications in the operating room, causes major bruising, and unsightly scars. This was and remains an aggressive procedure that produces deep bruises and sometimes requires stitches. This in turn can lead to increased scar formation.

Today’s tumescent liposuction, also known as Liposculpture, is a much safer procedure with minimal downtime.  Liposculpture is an advanced form of liposuction that leads to gentler body sculpting and more precise results. Unlike traditional liposuction with general anesthesia, liposculpture patients remain awake while their fat is removed with very tiny instruments. And, because Liposculpture doesn’t use the same heavy sedatives as traditional liposuction, most patients are able to walk out of the treatment offices immediately following the procedure. A good portion of liposculpture patients are able to return to most activities in 1 to 2 days. The tumescent liposuction procedure also stimulates the collagen-producing agents in skin, leaving skin firmer and smoother.

Liposculpture is less invasive. Most areas of the body require only 1 to 2 tiny incisions. The cannula, or straw-like tool that is used to suck out fat, is only 2-3 millimeters wide –that’s about the size of a cooked piece of spaghetti. The incisions resulting from the procedure are barely noticeable after only a few weeks. Because the cannulas are so much smaller than the ones used in traditional liposuction, you won’t experience the unsightly scars that sometimes accompany traditional liposuction.

Liposculpture is more gentle. When using larger instruments in
traditional liposuction, providers generally make larger, more aggressive strokes while removing fat. Liposculpture uses smaller cannulas, all procedures are performed with shorter, gentler strokes. Patients usually experience only mild soreness the day after the procedure – something equivalent to post-exercise muscle ache. Tumescent liposuction may take longer than traditional liposuction, but the procedure leaves minimal bruising and pain. With today’s Liposculpture, you get the same results as traditional liposuction without all of the bruising and scarring.

Liposculpture is not considered a major surgery, it is a completely outpatient procedure.  Some patients even drive themselves home from the procedure. Many of the serious complications associated with traditional liposuction occurred because the patient was under heavy anesthesia. Patients under heavy anesthesia are unable to tell their provider if the procedure is too aggressive or causing unusual amounts of pain.  With Tumescent Liposuction, complications due to general anesthesia are eliminated. Patients remain awake under light or no sedation, and always able to communicate anything they are feeling. And, because Liposculpture uses only local anesthetic, patients are less likely to experience adverse reactions. Gentle and minimally invasive, most patients are on their feet the next day, and enjoying their new body in no time.

For more information on Liposculpture, contact Pacific Lipo at (858) 427-8899. To ask Rod Davis, Physician Assistant a question – email rod@pacificlipo.com.