Liposuction in Memphis: Cost and Results

Yes, that's standard. Treating only one area is rare — usually several problem zones are combined, like the abdomen with the flanks or the inner with the outer thighs. At the consultation, our surgeons define the optimal scope of surgery according to your health and the result you want.

No. Weight loss is not what liposuction does: it removes local fat deposits that don't respond to diet and exercise and reshapes body contours. If your weight is unstable, start with a nutritionist or endocrinologist.

The surgery requires punctures of only 3–7 mm, usually without stitches. After healing the marks are barely visible; with the right care during recovery they fade completely.

Skin tone, elasticity and turgor are always checked by the surgeon before surgery. Good skin tightens on its own and adapts to the new contours. If the tone is reduced or stretch marks are present, our specialists will recommend preparatory treatments that improve the skin in advance.

No. Anesthesia — local or general depending on the scope — is used for the procedure. After surgery you might feel mild discomfort, which is relieved with painkillers prescribed by your doctor.

For the first 7 days — no physical exertion or heavy lifting. For 4–6 weeks wear compression garments and avoid bathhouse, sauna, pool and active sport. Alcohol and tanning beds are off-limits for at least a month. Your surgeon gives all individual recommendations after surgery.

Surgery is performed for patients 18+ without contraindications. There's no upper age limit: each decision is individual, after an examination and assessment of health.

Not directly. Liposuction removes fat tissue but doesn't change the skin structure behind cellulite. Even so, better body contours visibly reduce how it looks.

Most patients are back to work and daily life in 7–10 days. By weeks 4–5 the swelling and bruising are gone. After 3–6 months, when the tissues fully adapt, the final result is formed.

There's no need for a strict diet, but nutrition is key to keeping the result. Removed fat cells stay gone; the remaining cells, however, can grow if you gain weight. For a long-lasting result, keep a balanced diet and regular physical activity.

Yes. For 7–10 days before liposuction, no smoking, no alcohol and no medications that affect blood clotting (aspirin, etc.). Pre-operative tests are required too — blood tests, ECG, ultrasound, GP and anesthesiologist consultations. You receive all instructions after the first consultation.

You'll see the first changes 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides. The interim result is judged at 1.5–2 months; the final contours take 3–6 months to form.