Liposuction
Introduction
If you’ve tried diet and exercise, but the fat won’t budge, liposuction can help. The procedure gives you a smoother body shape, but it isn’t a weight-loss method. This procedure helps get rid of fat deposits that don’t respond to diet and exercise.
Overview
Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure used to remove unwanted body fat. It involves sucking out small areas of fat that are hard to lose through exercise and a healthy diet.
It’s carried out on areas of the body where deposits of fat tend to collect, such as the stomach, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms or neck. The aim is to alter body shape, and the results are generally long-lasting.
Liposuction isn’t considered a weight-loss alternative. People who are overweight can lose more weight through diet and exercise or through other kinds of surgery than with liposuction.
Benefits of liposuction surgery
There are many benefits of liposuction, including:
Remove fat that Even diet and exercise can’t:
In fact, liposuction is often used by people who are healthy eaters and physically active, but just can’t seem to drop unwanted fat in certain problem areas like the abdomen, arms and back rolls.
Enhancement of self-esteem and confidence:
By removing the fat cells and providing patients with a more contoured look, liposuction often provides patients a boost in self-esteem, many times making them feel more confident in their clothing and bathing suits.
Safe removal of fat:
One of the top reasons that liposuction is becoming so popular is that it is such a safe procedure. During liposuction, small incisions are made to your treatment areas, and then a fluid is injected into your body to anesthetize the area and break up the fat cells. After this is completed, a small tube called a cannula is inserted into the incision and suction is applied.
Permanently removes fat cells:
Once the fat cells are removed, they will not grow back! Keep in mind, though, that just because you lose fat cells in one area of your body, doesn’t mean you can’t gain fat in another area. It’s important after a liposuction procedure to maintain your weight so that you do not gain weight in other areas of your body.
Improve your health:
Because liposuction removes unwanted fat deposits it can help you move closer to your idea weight and BMI, providing you with overall improved health.
prepare for liposuction surgery
After your initial consultations, your surgeon may require you to go through some lab tests. These tests ensure that you are in good health and whether you will need any additional assistance during the surgery.
If you take prescription medicines, such as those that help with hypertension and thin your blood, make it a point to discuss them with your surgeon.
This discussion helps your surgeon plan for anesthesia and recovery. In case there are any medications that you cannot substitute with others, your surgeon can make an effective plan for you.
If you are near your ideal weight, make it a point to maintain it through a healthy diet. By limiting sugary and fatty foods, you can steer clear of unwanted weight gain.
steps of liposuction procedure
A brow lift procedure includes the following steps:
Step 1 –Anesthesia:
Liposuction is usually carried out under general anaesthesia, although an epidural anaesthetic may be used for liposuction on lower parts of the body.
Step 2 –The incision:
Liposuction is performed through small, inconspicuous incisions. First, diluted local anesthesia is infused to reduce bleeding and trauma. Then the fat cells are broken up using high-frequency vibrations, a weak laser pulse or a high-pressure water jet.
Then a thin hollow tube, or cannula, is inserted through the incisions to loosen excess fat using a controlled back-and-forth motion. The dislodged fat is then suctioned out of the body using a surgical vacuum or syringe attached to the cannula.
Step 3 –Closing the incisions:
Finally, the treated area is sutured and bandaged.
Step 4 –See the results:
Your improved body contour will be apparent once the swelling and fluid retention commonly experienced following liposuction subside. With continued practices of healthy diet and fitness, the loss of excess fatty tissue should be permanently maintained.
recovery after liposuction
liposuction is typically an outpatient procedure, which means you can go home the same day, however, if you are having a significant amount of fat removed, you may be required to stay in the hospital overnight for observation.
If you have a general anaesthetic, someone will need to drive you home and stay with you for the first 24 hours.
How long it will be before you’re able to return to work will depend on a number of factors, such as the type of job you do and how much of your body was treated.
The same will apply to how long it will be before you’re able to drive. You should discuss this with your surgeon.
The results of the procedure are not always noticeable until the swelling has gone down. It can take up to 6 months for the area to settle completely.
Risks and complications of liposuction
You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure and any risks and potential complications. liposuction surgery risks and complications include:
- Bruising: Significant bruising may occur in the targeted area.
- Numbness: There may be numbness in the area where fat was removed. This should improve in 6 to 8 weeks.
- Irregularities in the skin: Bumpy, wavy or uneven skin as chances are that the surgical procedure removes fat unevenly. This damage could be permanent.
- Fat embolism: This is a medical emergency where pieces of fat may get trapped in the blood vessel and gather in the lungs. This then travels to the brain.
- Internal puncture: Sometimes a cannula that penetrates too deeply may puncture an internal organ. This will require a surgical procedure to fix it later.
- Infection: At certain times, if the procedure is not conducted in a sterile environment, it could lead to severe infection which can even be life-threatening.
- Fluid accumulation: Although not a scary risk, temporary pockets of fluid (seromas) can form under the skin. This will have to be drained with a needle.
What is liposuction?
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat from specific areas of the body. It is often used to sculpt and contour the body.
Who is a good candidate for liposuction?
A good candidate for liposuction is someone who:
Is at or near their ideal weight
Has localized fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise
Has good skin elasticity
Is generally healthy and not smoking
What are the risks of liposuction?
Infection
Blood clots
Scarring
Unsatisfactory results
How long does it take to see final liposuction results?
Liposuction involves small incisions, leading to minimal scarring. Scars usually fade over time and can be strategically placed to be less noticeable.
How much fat can be safely removed?
Typically, surgeons recommend not removing more than 5 liters of fat in a single procedure to avoid complications.
Will liposuction result in weight loss?
Liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure; it is designed to contour the body. Patients may notice changes in body shape and size rather than significant weight loss.
What should be done before liposuction procedure?
Prior to the procedure, patients should:
Schedule a consultation with a qualified surgeon
Discuss medical history and medications
Avoid smoking and certain medications that can increase bleeding
Results
Liposuction can offer a permanent solution to get rid of stubborn fat deposits. If you’ve tried diet and exercise but have areas of fat that won’t budge, talk to your healthcare provider about liposuction.
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