[ Home ] [ Liposuction ] [ Cosmetic Procedures ] [ Wrinkle Treatments ] [ Skin Surgery ] [ About Dr. Montalvo ] [ The Facility ] [ Staff ] [ Office Hours ] [ Appointments ] [ Directions ] [ Products ] [ Links ]
Frequently Asked Questions
Tumescent Liposuction
Is this a dangerous procedure?
Any surgery carries risk. Liposuction, however, when performed by a skilled and experienced physician who uses the tumescent technique, has been shown to be quite safe.
Will the fat return?
The number of fat cells in the adult body is fairly constant. These cells swell or shrink depending on weight gain or loss. If they are removed they do not return. Because of this, liposuction is the only true spot reducer. Long term body weight, however, is not influenced by liposuction.
What happens to the excess skin?
The skin is a living, dynamic organ which has the ability to stretch and shrink. In most cases, the skin is able to shrink after liposuction and conform to the new body contour. Patients with markedly decreased skin elasticity can have the excess skin removed later. This is rarely necessary.
How much weight will I lose?
Liposuction is not for weight loss, but rather for reshaping the body by getting rid of stubborn and unappealing deposits of fat. The difference will be seen primarily in the way your clothes fit you. You will probably lose inches and look slimmer.
What is the recovery period?
The recovery time varies with how many areas are treated and with the type of activity the patient intends to resume. Most patients are performing routine duties after two days, but others may require 6 or 7 days to recover.
Will there be bandages?
Not in the traditional sense. Special compression garments are worn under clothing for a period of time. These garments are designed specifically for this procedure.
Can the procedure be repeated?
Yes. There is a limit to the amount of fat which can be removed during any one session. In some instances the patient may want to have more removed at another time. If someone has several areas to treat, sometimes it is better to treat them at separate times. It is our custom to wait approximately 3 months between procedures.
When will I notice the results?
You will usually notice the results within ten to thirty days. Improvement, however, continues for up to one year.
Who is best qualified to perform liposuction surgery?
Physicians from many specialties have contributed to the development of this procedure. Early on, cosmetic surgeons in Europe, especially Italy and France, led the charge. In the United States it has been embraced by many specialties, although the major breakthroughs have come at the hands of Dermatologic surgeons, especially Dr. Jeffrey Klein.
It is, therefore, a procedure which cannot be claimed by any one specialty. Skill, experience, and good judgment, as well as training, are the cornerstones upon which a good liposuction surgeon is made.
Dr. Montalvo has over a dozen years of experience with bodysculpturing using the tumescent technique. He has a sparkling safety record and achieves excellent cosmetic results.
How much does it cost?
There is a charge for the initial consultation. If you choose to have the procedure performed, the consultation fee is deducted from the cost of the procedure.
The cost of the procedure depends upon several factors, including the site(s) selected, and special circumstances which may surround a particular case. Our office will quote a comprehensive fee which includes the surgery and four follow-up visits (at three days, one week, one month, and three months). There is no separate charge for facility use, for compression garments, nor for anesthesia, but the cost of your pre-operative laboratory tests is not included.
Will my insurance pay for it?
This is considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by medical insurance plans.
Where is liposuction performed?
We perform all of our cases as one day outpatient procedures at our office in The Colonial Center of Glenview, near the Glen. Call Maggie Sheehan to schedule a liposculpture consultation. Her direct number is (847) 724-2727.
