Liposuction
The concept of liposuction is surprisingly simple. Liposuction is a surgical procedure that improves the body's shape by removing excess fat from deposits located between the skin and muscle. Liposuction involves the use of a small stainless steel tube, called a cannula. The cannula is connected to a powerful suction pump and inserted into the fat through small incisions in the skin. Fat removal is accomplished as the suction cannula creates tiny tunnels through the fatty layers. After surgery, these tiny tunnels collapse and thus result in an improved body contour.
This procedure can sculpture your body by removing extra fat from tummy, buttocks, arms, knees, cheeks and neck. You must remember that liposuction is not an alternative for diet and exercise, its main target is to help remove extra fat from areas in which fat reduction cannot be done successfully by dieting.
The perfect candidates for the surgery are people with normal weight,
elastic skin and areas of "fat pockets" in their body. There are no
age limits but older people has less elastic skin and therefore might get worse
results than the younger patients.
Liposuction can be done by several techniques:
solution injection - in which the surgeon injects a special solution to the fat
tissue. The solution consists of anesthetics to reduce pain. The tumescent technique - much larger amounts of solution is
being injected. Surgeons use this method, which allows injecting large amounts
of anesthetics, and therefore this kind of procedure can be done with local
anesthetics. The super wet technique is the
method in which the amount of solution injected equals the amount of fat tissue
removed.
Ultrasound assisted lipoplasty is another technique in
which sound waves are targeted to fat tissue. The waves break the connection
between the fat cells, which are then being removed by suction. This method can
be used in areas with connective tissue like the back and male breasts and also
in areas that require more precise suction.
Preparing for liposuction.
Your surgeon will give you a list of instructions on what to do and what not to do in the days before you undergo liposuction. This may include guidelines on eating and drinking. He or she will also discuss the importance of quitting smoking at least 30 days before liposuction. Smoking greatly increases the risks of any surgery, and liposuction is of that kind.
Certain medications, such as aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, may promote bleeding and should be discontinued before surgery. Your surgeon will advise you on which medications you should stop taking before liposuction. Never stop taking prescribed medications without first talking with your surgeon and with the doctor who prescribed them.
How liposuction is performed.
The whole
procedure of liposuction consists of four steps. The first one is marking the
territory of area chosen for operation. The second step is anesthesia, whether
local or general. The next one is wetting solution. Wetting solutions are
infused into the areas before fat is removed. After this goes the final step of
operation and it is exactly fat removal. The time in surgery varies depending
on the size of the area being treated. It can span from 30 minutes to five
hours. If you choose to have multiple areas treated at once, the procedure will
take longer.
What you might expect after liposuction.
After the surgery to avoid swelling, the areas of the suction will have
elastic bandages. The surgeon may also leave draining tubes to prevent fluid
collection. You might also receive antibiotics to prevent an infection. The suctioned areas will be swollen
and uncomfortable for several days after liposuction. It is recommended for you
to move soon after surgery, as this will decrease the risk of blood clots that
can occur from long periods of being inactive. But be patient because the final
results may not be evident for up to six months.
Liposuction risks.
All surgeries have risks, and liposuction is no exception. They include:
- Infection
- Liquid imbalance
- Shock
- Blood clots in the lung
- Hematoma (a collection of blood in the areas suctioned)
- Temporary numbness or discoloration in the treated area
- Asymmetry, dimpling, wrinkling, unevenness and surface irregularities over the treated area
- Perforation wounds in surrounding tissue or organs
- Anesthesia reactions
- Swelling
- Burns (from ultrasound-assisted and laser-assisted liposuction)
These risks are higher in people with fundamental medical conditions such as heart or lung disease, poor circulation or diabetes. In addition, those who have recently had another surgery in the same area where they want liposuction are at higher risk for complications. These factors should all be addressed during your initial consultation with a plastic surgeon.
To ensure maximum safety, consult a plastic surgeon that has extensive experience with liposuction, including in the area you wish to have treated. Health & Tourism, LLC is the right direction to address your questions and other inquiries.
And don’t be so pessimistic about liposuction. It also has the advantages:
- It has a long lasting effect.
- In competent hands, it has an exceptionally high safety record.
- Scars are small and inconspicuous.
If the risks are optional to happen, then the advantages are obligatory in case of liposuction.
