Traditional Liposuction vs. Liposculpture

 

  Traditional Liposuction Liposculpture by
Dr. Bittner
Anesthesia Uses general anesthesia or heavy IV sedation. Patient is unconscious. Only local numbing. No IV or shots are required. Patient is awake and alert.
Pain Marked post procedure pain requires the prolonged use of prescription pain medication. Virtually painless procedure and mild recovery discomfort treated with ibuprofen or Tylenol.
Recovery Recovery is double to triple the length of time. Patients are often unable to return to activities for several weeks. Easy recovery. Most patients drive themselves home and are able to return to normal activities immediately.
Scars Scars from incision sites can vary from small to several inches in length and are permanent. No unsightly scars. Most patients cannot identify any scars 12 months post procedure.
Bruising Moderate to severe bruising due to the use of larger instruments and aggressive jabbing movements. Mild to no bruising. Over half of all patients experience no bruising at all.
Return to Work Patients are often unable to return to work for one to four weeks. Return to normal non-strenuous work the same or next day.
Blood Loss Significant tissue trauma and blood loss requiring transfusions are possible. No significant blood loss. More blood is lost during a routine blood test than during an entire procedure.
Risks Significant complications are possible, including anesthesia reactions, organ puncture, infection, blood clots, severe hematomas, and contour irregularities. Extremely low rate of complications documented in medical literature. Dr. Bittner has not had a patient experience serious complication from liposculpture.
Outcome Larger instrument sizes lead to higher risk of contour and skin irregularities. Smooth results with most patients seeing increased skin retraction and tighter tone.
Compression Garment Garment must be worn for four to eight weeks. Wear the compression garment for only one week.
Procedure Location Performed in hospitals or surgical suites. Performed in our office in Beverly Hills.
Costs Costs are usually much higher due to anesthesia and facilities charges. Usually less than traditional liposuction.