“Subcutaneous induration” is firmness under the skin and it generally happens around the incisions. This kind of excessive firmness can last 2-3 months and often is due to poor lymphatic drainage from creases in the lower abdomen when sitting. Standing tall, getting lymphatic massage, and ultrasound treatments can help break up the firmness.

“Neuropathy” is defined as permanent nerve damage and is very uncommon. We have never had a permanent neuropathy case from our practice. However, when present, neuropathy can usually be effectively treated with gabapentin.

It is critical that there not be any long-standing creases on the skin after surgery, so we provide compression garments that we recommend patients use for 3 weeks post-op. After that, second stage garments are used and we discuss these with patients during their consultation and follow-up appointments.

Considerate bruising can be expected and generally lasts for 3 weeks after surgery. Swelling takes longer to fully resolve. Most of the swelling is gone by 2-3 months post-op. We check up on the recovery 4-6 months after surgery and usually expect swelling to have fully settled by then.

On a scale of 1-10, post-op pain levels are usually a 4-6, but taper quickly to a 2-4 within 7 days of surgery for most patients. Usually patients won’t need anything stronger than Tylenol for pain management after the first week.

Insurance does cover gender-focused body contouring a large amount of the time, but sometimes people don’t seek insurance approval (or don’t get contouring done at all) because they think it will not be approved. Email our Insurance Concierge to learn if your insurance plan covers gender-focused body contouring.

There are multiple benefits.  Choosing to combine two or more procedures in the same surgical session can reduce costs related to surgery and ultimately shorten your recovery time. You are recommended to schedule a consultation with Dr Mosser to see if you are a candidate.

Body contouring is an option at any point. In most cases, liposuction is a very straightforward procedure, and can be completed before top surgery, after top surgery or during the same procedure under the same anesthesia. Surgery is generally completed in 1-2 hours, and you can go home the same day.

Though liposuction is typically a safe and successful procedure, all surgeries carry a degree of risk and uncertainty.  Mild discomfort is common, as well as swelling, bruising and temporary numbness. Irregularities or uneven results are also possible. Serious complications associated with liposuction are rare. If you are worried about potential risks or have additional questions, Dr. Mosser would be happy to discuss them with you during a personal consultation.

You are able to begin walking immediately after surgery – that same day and certainly the following day.  Within a few days however, you should be able to resume light activity. You can only lift 5 pounds until about three weeks after surgery, and can lift 20 pounds from three to six weeks after surgery.  Cardiovascular exercise can be started at three weeks after surgery.