What is liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that uses a suction technique to remove fat from specific parts of the body, such as the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, arms, or neck. Liposuction is also used to shape these areas. Liposuction is not considered as a way to lose weight overall or as a substitute for weight loss. If you are overweight, it is better to exercise to lose weight and change your diet.
When should liposuction be performed?
Liposuction is used when diet and exercise are no longer responsible for removing fat from certain parts of the body. Liposuction is used for these sections:
Abdominal
Arms
hip
Chest and back
thighs
Neck
In addition to this application, liposuction is also used to reduce the size of the breast.
As you gain weight, the size and volume of your fat cells increase. In contrast, liposuction tries to reduce the number of fat cells in certain areas of the body. The amount of fat removed from the body depends on the appearance of the area and the volume of fat. The deformity is usually permanent and will last as long as your weight remains constant.
After liposuction, the skin adapts to the area where the procedure was performed. If your skin is thin and well-elastic, the skin on the liposuction area may look smooth. But if your skin does not have good elasticity, the skin in the treatment areas may be loose. Liposuction does not cure cellulite depressions or other skin surface irregularities. Also, this surgery can not eliminate the signs of skin stretching. To be able to use liposuction, you must be in good health and have no side effects from the surgery. Some conditions, such as limited blood flow, coronary artery disease, diabetes, and a weakened immune system, can cause complications. Have.
How to prepare for liposuction?
Talk to your doctor about surgery before having surgery. Check your medical history, list all the medications you are taking, and tell your surgeon about all the medications and supplements you are taking. If your surgery requires the removal of only a small amount of fat, surgery may be performed at your doctor’s office. But if the amount of fat to be removed is large, surgery may be performed in a hospital. In both cases, ask someone to accompany you home after the surgery.
How is liposuction performed?
Before liposuction, the surgeon may line the affected areas of your body with special materials. Photographs are also taken before and after surgery to compare them. How the liposuction process is performed depends on the techniques used. Here are some of the most commonly used techniques:
Inflated liposuction: This method is one of the most common types of liposuction. The surgeon injects a sterile solution (a combination of water and salt), an anesthetic (lidocaine) to reduce pain, and a medicine that narrows the arteries. This liquid mixture causes the desired area to swell and then tightens. The surgeon then makes small incisions in your skin and inserts a very thin tube called a cannula under the skin. Canola is connected to a vacuum that expels fat and fluids from inside the body.
Ultrasound-assisted liposuction: This type of liposuction is used in conjunction with inflated liposuction. During the procedure, the surgeon inserts a metal rod under your skin. This metal rod emits ultrasonic energy by itself. This energy breaks down the walls of fat cells and makes it easier to remove fat.
Self-Facial Liposuction: This type of liposuction uses a cannula that moves back and forth rapidly. This vibration allows the surgeon to easily remove more fat from the patient’s body. This type of surgery sometimes has less pain and swelling and allows the surgeon to carefully remove more fat in small areas such as the arm, knee and ankle.
Things to do during liposuction:
Some liposuction procedures may require local anesthesia. While others require general anesthesia. A sedative may be injected into your veins to help keep you relaxed. The surgery team monitors your heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels during the surgical procedure. Certain medications or different movements may need to be adjusted. This process can take several hours, depending on the amount of fat that needs to be removed. After the operation, the surgeon may hold the incised area open to allow excess fluid to drain out. If you have general anesthesia, you will wake up in the recovery room. It usually takes a few hours in the hospital or clinic for your condition to return to normal. If you are in the hospital, you may be hospitalized overnight to make sure you do not lose too much water or that your body is not shocked by fluid loss.
after surgery:
There may be pain, bruising or swelling after surgery. It may take a few days for you to return to work or your daily activities. The surgeon usually prescribes medications to control the pain. Antibiotics will also be prescribed to reduce the risk of infection. It may be necessary to wear tight clothing for several weeks to reduce the risk of swelling. Expect irregular shapes on the operated areas during this time.
Liposuction results:
After liposuction, the swelling subsides after 4 weeks. At this time, the treated area should be smaller. Within a few months, the treated area is expected to look slimmer. The results of this surgery remain for a long time. If you gain weight after liposuction, the distribution of fat in the body may change. For example, regardless of the treated areas, fat may accumulate in your abdominal area.