| Procedure |
Invasive Surgery
During traditional liposuction, you will have small incisions made in your area of concern. Then a long hollow tube will be inserted to remove excess fat. This needle / tube will be used to break up the fat cells in each area by using a firm back and forth motion. Finally, the broken up cells are suctioned out. |
Non-Surgical
In-Office Procedure
Simply lay comfortably on your tummy or back and relax while the Zerona gently melts away your fat. Anesthesia is never necessary so there’s no risk of complications. Best of all, there’s never any pain or discomfort. Even after you go home. The entire procedure lasts a total of 40 minutes so there’s minimal interruption to your daily schedule. |
| Effect |
Removal of fat cell. Best when used with large areas to be addressed. |
Empty contents from fat cell but the cell remains unharmed. Best used for smaller areas or those not surgical candidates. |
| Cost |
$7,200+ which typically includes hospital/surgery center costs & anethesia costs.
Pricing provided by: http://liposuction.com/howtopick/cost.php |
Cost is about half of traditional Surgical Liposuction. |
| Anethesia |
Required to perform the procedure.
Using a gas, you are put to sleep for the duration of the procedure. The pros are that you will feel nothing initially, but afterwards there is quite severe pain. The second and most distressing fact is that 95% of all adverse side effects, including death, have all occurred under general anesthesia. |
No General Or Local Anesthesia or it's associated risks. |
| Pain |
As reported by Self.com:
Worst Possible |
None |
| Swelling and Bruising |
Swelling and Bruising can be expected 2-6 weeks post surgery. |
None
Nothing ever touches your skin. |
| Bleeding |
Usually minimal but typically requires changing bandages regularly. |
No Bleeding, No dressings to change or open wounds. |
| Scarring |
All incisions heal with scar tissue. Typically scarring is small. |
None |
| Healing Time |
Up to Six Weeks
- After a typical waist/hip/abdomen procedure, liposuction patients wear a compression girdle for 42-56 days
- Pain limits normal activity
- Significant bruising and swelling.
|
None
- Back To Normal activities the same day!!
- No wasted vacation days recovering.
- No bruising, swelling or discomfort.
|
| Restrictions |
Many & Varied
- Quit smoking 2 weeks prior (nicotine impairs/delays healing
- Stop all aspirin containing products, blood thinners and Vitamin E
- Most liposuction patients may return to full activities other than sports within 4 days.
- More vigorous activity is resumed gradually.
- Do not smoke for 48 hours to prevent coughing and bleeding.
- Do not drink alcohol for 5 days after surgery, or while you are taking the pain medication. Alcohol dilates the blood vessels and could cause bleeding, and mixing pain medication and alcohol is dangerous.
- You may drive a car with power steering after one week, if you are no longer taking pain medication.
- SLEEPING AND PROLONGED SITTING: If your liposuction surgery areas are around the mid-section and below, sleeping with your legs elevated during the first week after surgery should help minimize swelling in the lower legs.
- Prolonged sitting may increase the swelling of the lower legs. During the first week after liposuction surgery, if you have to sit for long periods of time during the day, get up every half-hour and walk around a bit.
|
None
Except common sense eating recommendations that would be equal to any and all cosmetic procedures. |
| Satisfaction |
Very Good
This surgical art results in a toned, firm line, but bruising and swelling can remain for 2-6 weeks. |
Very Good
- No Incisions
- No Scarring
- No Needles
- No Bruising or Swelling
- The Most Gentle body shaping technique in existence.
- No Recovery
|
