Body jet liposuction is not a massive fat removal treatment but can be highly efficient for people that are within 25 pounds their optimum weight. The surgery is also known as water assisted lipolysis and is a gentle procedure, ideal for stomach, knees, hips, arms or buttocks. In case you are scheduled for a body jet liposuction you should start preparing for the surgery.
How to Prepare for the Procedure
You should have a discussion with your surgeon and depending on the date you are scheduled, he will be able to give you some advice on what to do prior to the surgery. Ask your surgeon any questions you may have about the surgery. Let your surgeon know about any medication you are on.
Birth control pills should be eliminated 2 weeks prior the surgery. Being on birth control pills can increase the risks of blood cloths.
Avoid any aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 1 week prior to the body jet lipo surgery.
In case you smoke, you should quit 1 week before the surgery and try not to resume smoking after the surgery. Smoking can create complications and delay the healing process.
In most cases, the body jet lipo can be performed under local anesthesia. It is important that you have a good meal before the surgery, so as to avoid fainting. In case you are allergic to anesthetics, you should inform your surgeon beforehand.
The body jet liposuction surgery is an outpatient surgery, so you may go home after the surgery. However, due to the long lasting effect of the anesthetics, you should arrange for someone to pick you up.