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In patients who are interested in further improving their abdomen, traditional liposuction can be performed on the abdomen after the fat for transfer is removed. The procedure usually takes 1-2 hours. It is important to work closely with your plastic surgeon. Be prepared to discuss your expectations and desired outcome. It is important to make sure all of your questions and concerns are addressed. Aspirin, Motrin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, and some over-the-counter herbal medications must be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to surgery. These and other drugs and substances may cause excess bleeding and bruising. You can usually begin taking them again after a week or so. Your plastic surgeon will discuss this in detail with you and you will also be given a sheet with a list of common medicines to avoid for a short period. Your plastic surgeon will detail the risks associated with surgery.

Following your surgery, small bandages will be applied to your hands. In addition, your abdomen may be wrapped in an elastic bandage or compression garment to minimize swelling. You will be given specific instructions on how to care of your incisions including any medications that you may need to take. Your plastic surgeon’s office will arrange your follow-up. For most plastic surgeons, there are no sutures to remove. It is most common to use absorbable sutures which melt on their own within a few months. You can shower the next day after your procedure but should stay out of the ocean or pool for a week or so. Moderate swelling and bruising can last up to 1 week. Fat graft is not done on the fingers; but the fingers may swell a small amount such that rings should not be worn for a week or so. Complete resolution of swelling may take a few weeks. You may be asked to avoid heavy lifting with the hands for 2 weeks. Most patients are able to drive after a day or so and can return to office work after a 2 or 3 days. The specific risks and the suitability of this cosmetic surgery procedure for you can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.

Ask your plastic surgeon how many times he, or she has performed the operation you are interested in. Practice makes perfect; you should go to a surgeon who is experienced, and can show you concrete results. A beginner might have better prices, but you should not take any risks. Go to an experienced surgeon.

Find out where the surgery will take place in advance. You can do some research about this location. Make sure your surgeon has selected a licensed, and accredited location. Check that his or her office has been inspected, and accredited. If your surgery will be done at the surgeon’s practice.

Prior to getting cosmetic surgery, be aware that there may be complications from the procedure. Your plastic surgeon will more than likely go over these potential complications with you.

The most common reason for women to have part or all of one or both of their breasts removed (a procedure that is known medically as a mastectomy) is usually due to the patient involved having breast cancer. The portion of breast removed will be in tandem to the amount of cancer that the patient currently has in the body. Thus, if the cancer is discovered very early on and is as yet quite small, only a portion of the breast will be removed – however if it has greatly spread throughout the breast the entire breast may need to be taken out. Mastectomy’s may also be performed on those whom have a very high risk of breast cancer or for females whom are undergoing transgender operations.