Once you’ve completed your consultation and created a personalized plan with Dr. Young Cho, your next step is surgery day. Knowing exactly what to expect can make the experience smoother, calmer, and more empowering.
A State-of-the-Art Surgical Center at Integrated Aesthetics
Your safety is our highest priority. Integrated Aesthetics is proud to offer a fully accredited surgical center on-site with two surgery suites, certified by Quad A (AAAASF)—one of the most respected surgical accreditation organizations in the United States.
Quad A accreditation means our surgical suites meet the highest national standards for:
- Patient safety
- Sterility and infection prevention
- Equipment and emergency readiness
- Physician and staff training
This ensures that every liposuction procedure is performed in a controlled, medically advanced environment comparable to hospital-level safety protocols.
Sedation Options for Liposuction
Every patient is different, which is why we offer multiple sedation options based on your comfort level, medical history, and procedure type.
Oral Sedation
This involves taking medications such as Valium before surgery to help you relax. During the procedure, the area is thoroughly numbed with a local anesthetic. You’ll be awake but calm and comfortable. You can further increase your comfort by adding ProNox, a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen (i.e., laughing gas) to this option.
IV Sedation
IV sedation allows medications to be carefully adjusted throughout your procedure. You’ll be deeply relaxed, breathing on your own, and may be able to speak with the surgical team—but you likely won’t remember much afterward. This is our most popular choice.
General Anesthesia
With general anesthesia, you are fully asleep for the procedure. This option is often chosen for patients who prefer to be completely unconscious or for more complex surgical plans.
Dr. Young Cho will help determine which option is best for you during your consultation.
How Long Does Liposuction Surgery Take?
The length of your procedure depends on:
- The number of areas being treated
- The amount of fat being removed
- Whether additional treatments, such as skin tightening or fat grafting, are included
Typically, liposuction procedures take 1 to 3 hours, though combination treatments or multiple areas may take longer.
What Happens on the Day of Surgery
Here’s what you can expect when you arrive at our surgical center on the day of surgery:
Check-In & Pre-Op Preparation
You’ll be greeted by our surgical team, complete a brief check-in, and change into a surgical gown. Dr. Cho will review your treatment plan, answer any last-minute questions, and mark the areas to be treated.
Sedation Administration
Your chosen sedation method will be administered by our trained medical team to ensure your comfort and safety.
The Procedure Begins
Once fully comfortable and prepped, your liposuction surgery will begin.
How Liposuction Is Performed
While techniques vary based on your surgical plan, liposuction generally includes the following steps:
1. Tumescent Solution
A specialized solution is injected into the treatment area to:
- Numb the tissue
- Minimize bleeding
- Use of Vaser ultrasound energy to emulsify and loosen the fat for easier removal
2. Fat Removal
A small cannula (a thin, hollow tube) is inserted through tiny incisions. Using controlled, precise movements, Dr. Cho removes unwanted fat to sculpt and contour the area.
3. Additional Enhancements
If your plan includes skin tightening or fat grafting, these steps are performed immediately after fat removal.
4. Closing & Dressing
Incisions are typically very small and may not require stitches. The area is cleaned, dressed, and prepared for your compression garment.
After Surgery & Your Garments
After your procedure, you’ll spend time in our recovery area under the care of our trained nursing staff. Once you’re fully awake and stable, you’ll be released to go home with a trusted adult caregiver who will be given instructions on how to care for you post-op properly.
Compression Garments
You’ll be fitted with a medical‑grade compression garment designed to:
- Reduce swelling
- Support healing tissues
- Improve contouring
- Enhance your final results
Dr. Cho will provide detailed instructions on how long to wear your garment and how to care for your incisions.
Take the Next Step With Dr. Young Cho
Liposuction is a transformative body contouring procedure, and choosing the right surgeon and surgical environment makes all the difference. At Integrated Aesthetics, Dr. Young Cho combines advanced technology, surgical expertise, and a patient‑centered approach to deliver safe, beautiful, natural‑looking results.
If you’re ready to move forward or want to learn more about your options, schedule your consultation today and take the next step toward your aesthetic goals.
