Step 1: Getting Settled  

When you arrive at our facility, a team of receptionists, nurses and doctors will give you everything you need to get situated. If you need to take some time alone to get mentally prepared, that’s totally fine. If you need a pep talk from one of our team members, we’d be more than happy to provide one. Some of our patients like to play their own music in the operating room to make them feel comfortable. Whatever it takes to get you in the right headspace, we’ve got you covered.   

Step 2: Preparing for Liposuction  

You will have to get undressed. You probably knew that. But it is worth mentioning. We will provide you with clean hospital garments once your street clothes and accessories have been removed. The doctor will gently draw on your skin with a marker to indicate where the insertion points will be. This is done both for their own preparation and to make sure that everybody is on the same page going into the surgery. Once you’re all settled in, a physician will administer a minimal, local anesthesia to the areas of treatment. This anesthesia is called “tumescent fluid.” It is a solution to which lidocaine and epinephrine, a vasoconstrictor, to minimize blood loss have been added. This fluid is injected into the targeted areas at the start of the operation. Our patients remain awake throughout their procedure. Because the surgery is minimally invasive, it is not necessary for you to be put completely to sleep. In fact, it’s better for you to be awake so you can communicate with your physician to help them give you the best possible results. If you are feeling anxious about being awake during the surgery, we can provide you with medications to ease your stress. 

Step 3: The Transformation Begins  

Small incisions are made into the areas where fat is to be removed. Then, our surgeons use power-assisted microcannulas (miniature tubes) and micro-lasers to gently disrupt and then permanently remove fat cells from your body. The length of the operation depends on what area of your body is being worked on and the scope of the procedure – or, in other words, how much fat is being removed. All our operations are uniquely tailored to the patient’s individual needs. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all liposuction procedure.  

Step 4: Healing and Recovery  

After your surgery is completed, the areas of your body where the fat was removed will be firmly wrapped in a protective garment to reduce swelling and promote healing. We understand that you’ll be eager to get out and show off your newly transformed body. However, before you can resume your normal life, it’s important to carefully follow our post-operation instructions exactly to ensure that everything heals properly. It typically takes patients a couple of days to physically recover, less than a week for swelling to go down, and about 15 days to fully heal. For a more comprehensive explanation of the Liposuction recovery process, read Dr. Chung’s insightful article on the subject.  

Key Takeaways  

Sono Bello liposuction surgery is minimally invasive. It is proven safe and even preferable for you to remain awake during the operation. Your surgeon will make small incisions in the targeted areas of your body where excess fat deposits are to be removed. Then, small metal tubes powered by the latest technology and assisted by lasers are used to disrupt and permanently remove unwanted fat cells. After your surgery is over, it will take a few days for you to physically recover, a couple of weeks for your skin to fully heal, and several months for you to see the final results. It is crucial that you follow our post-operation instructions closely for optimum results and seamless recovery.  

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In short: yes, it can be helpful to lose weight before getting liposuction. But it’s not always necessary or recommended. In this article, we unpack the pros and cons of losing weight before liposuction, plus how to prep and the ideal pre-procedure weight. 

Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss 

Liposuction is a fat removal procedure. Unlike other medical techniques, such as bariatric surgeries, liposuction promotes targeted fat loss ⁠— not overall weight loss.  

A transformative procedure like liposuction can undoubtedly help a patient kickstart a healthier lifestyle, which may result in weight loss ⁠— but it does not promise significant weight loss. 

Losing Weight Before Liposuction: Pros 

What do you want your body to look like after liposuction? Answering this question can help you decide if you should lose weight before liposuction and how much you should lose. 

If highly targeted fat loss in pesky problem areas is what you are seeking from liposuction, then you may not need to lose weight before getting the procedure. You may already be in a good place to accomplish optimal results. 

A minimally invasive procedure such as TriSculpt micro-laser liposuction from Sono Bello could be the perfect option if you are looking to remove excess fat from specific areas on your body. 

Alternatively, if overall weight loss is your top goal, it may be preferable for you to lose weight before undergoing any liposuction treatments if you want to maximize your potential results. 

In fact, losing weight can have a profound impact on the skin’s natural ability to contract without the need for excisional procedures. Gradual weight loss can also promote a natural improvement in contour that is hard to duplicate by surgical methods, including liposuction. Furthermore, maintaining a weight within normal range will help preserve the skin’s elastic quality. Natural weight loss boasts many benefits that can undoubtedly put a potential liposuction patient on the fast track to achieving their desired outcome. 

However, if optimal results aren’t achieved, liposuction remains a fantastic option to treat stubborn areas of fat deposit. 

Losing Weight Before Liposuction: Cons 

It’s not that there are cons to losing weight before liposuction. It’s that losing weight before liposuction may not be possible or favorable for some patients. 

We understand that natural weight loss is often easier said than done and can even cause frustration due to unrewarded psychological and physical commitment.  

In this instance, individuals may then turn to liposuction for spot reduction of unwanted fat (and often, the resulting skin excess too) at Sono Bello through the AbEX procedure, providing them with a fresh start. This is still an effective way to start on the path to achieving your desired results. 

Ideal Pre-Lipo Weight & How to Prep 

The ideal pre-liposuction weight for you will depend on your unique anatomy and body goals. To promote optimal results, you should be at a stable weight that is close to your goal but still sustainable long-term. It is recommended to be within approximately 30 pounds of your goal weight. 

Getting to this weight could be a key part of your procedure prep depending on your background and future goals. Either way, there are still some tried-and-true steps every patient can take to promote positive outcomes before going into their procedure.  

These include adopting healthier habits, setting realistic expectations, and more. Check out this quick blog post for our top five liposuction prep tips. 

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