Inpatient/outpatient: Depends on the extent of the surgery. The patient usually requires an overnight inpatient stay at the clinic.
Anesthesia: Spinal or general anesthesia
Recovery: You can go back to work in about a week, depending on how you feel. You should wait a couple to four weeks with strenuous activities. The swelling should go down completely after six months.
Possible side effects: Temporary swelling, aching, numbness and burning sensation in the incision area are possible.
Scars: The scars are permanent, but rather inconspicuous.
Risks: Like with every major surgery, this also includes risks such as hemorrhage, infection, scar tissue and reaction to anesthesia. Possible risks also include baggy skin and irregular position of hypodermic tissue; dehydration, fluid retention; skin injury.
Results: Permanent, if you keep your weight stable, eat a healthy diet and exercise.