
Aesthetic & Cosmetic Surgery in New York
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Get answers to common liposuction questions from Dr. Elliot Heller. Learn about recovery time, cost, candidacy, and what to expect from laser liposuction in NYC and Staten Island.
FAQ
Liposuction works the best for that kind of fat that will not respond to any other means.
A good candidate for liposuction will have fat that's removable under the skin. But some fat is deep behind the muscle, and that is not a good candidate. That's called visceral fat.
It ranges from very young, 18 years old, all the way up to senior citizen senior age. As long as you're healthy. We've done procedures from age 18 to age 75.
Any area can be treated including abdomen, waist, thighs, arms, and neck.
It depends on the anatomy of the patient, but usually it's safe to remove up to 5 liters of fat with the new types of laser liposuction.
Yes, liposuction is often combined with a tummy tuck as well as a BBL or even sometimes breast surgery as well. Yes, for multiple, there is a multiple procedure discount offered.
There's normal discomfort and occasional bruising for a week after the procedure. Final results will be seen as early as seven days later, but it can continue to improve over the first 3 to 6 months. Compression for better results and occasionally post-operative massage for quicker healing.
There's normal discomfort and occasional bruising for a week after the procedure. Final results will be seen as early as seven days later, but it can continue to improve over the first 3 to 6 months. Compression for better results and occasionally post-operative massage for quicker healing.
With the new laser liposuction, contour irregularities are very rare.
With the new laser liposuction, contour irregularities are very rare. Final results will be seen as early as seven days later, but it can continue to improve over the first 3 to 6 months.
The price depends on the operating facility, number of areas done, time involved in the procedure, and cost of anesthesia. It can vary between $1,500 for a small area and all the way up to $9,500 for larger areas and multiple.
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