Liposuction Patient Resources
Independent, evidence-informed guides that go beyond the procedure page. Use them to prepare for surgery, understand the recovery arc, and evaluate the safety of any Miami practice you are considering.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Camila Ortiz, MD, Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonLast reviewed: 2026-06-01Last updated: 2026-07-01
Understanding the procedure
Medical glossary
Plain-English definitions for tumescent, PAL, VASER, seroma, fibrosis, and every term you will hear at consultation.
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Safety & accreditation
Why AAAASF / QUAD-A / Joint Commission accreditation matters and how to verify a facility in Florida.
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Getting a second opinion
A step-by-step framework for evaluating two or three surgeons before you commit.
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Preparing for surgery
GLP-1 (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) & liposuction
How GLP-1 medications affect anesthesia, weight stability, and skin quality — and current hold protocols.
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Nutrition before & after surgery
Protein targets, iron, hydration, and foods to avoid around your surgical date.
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Travel-safety guide
Read this before booking liposuction abroad or in an unfamiliar U.S. city.
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Recovery deep dives
Compression garment guide
Stage 1 vs stage 2, sizing, wear schedule, common problems, and when to size down.
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Lymphatic drainage massage
What MLD actually does, how many sessions, what to expect, and red flags between visits.
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Scar care protocol
Silicone tape, sun protection, and pigmentation control for access-incision scars.
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Returning to exercise
Week-by-week return to walking, cardio, resistance training, and core work.
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Your surgeon
Dr. Alejandro Reyes, MD, FACS
Board-Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery · Florida Medical License ME #PLACEHOLDER
17+ years of body-contouring practice in Miami. Technologies used: VASER 2.2, MicroAire PAL, BodyTite (InMode), Renuvion (Apyx), Tickle Lipo. Hospital privileges: Baptist Health South Florida, Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach. Consultations in English and Spanish.
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