Liposuction

Introduction

The body is very important to every human being and some of us try to make every effort to be in good shape. However there are cases where fat is present in certain areas of the body such the buttocks, thighs and even the neck which is needed to be removed by a cosmetic surgery process called Liposuction. There are factors that can prevent certain amounts of fat to be removed from the body and the more fat removed the great the risk of dents and lumpiness in the skin of the patient. The procedure is normally done after the patient and the physician makes a decision on how much fat to be removed from the body.

General

The process of Liposuction is an easy way for many individuals to remove excess fat from their bodies without too much work, thanks to the physicians who perform this cosmetic surgery procedure. The procedure can also be considered beneficial in many cases as it removes some bulges of fat from the body that daily exercise and diet cannot address. Liposuction can also help to adjust your bodies shape, especially models. There are many ways to conduct Liposuction, such as through a painless procedure or by local anesthesia or with general anesthesia. After the individual has received anesthesia the procedure is likely to begin using a suction device or pump to remove the fat from various areas of the body.  Another procedure is by Tumescent Liposuction where the surgeon injects a solution of saline and pain killers in the fatty areas before fat is being removed. This solution will help the surgeon to remove the fat more easily and also reduce the pain the patient will encounter and blood loss.There is also another procedure called Ultra-sound Assisted Liposuction where the fat is removed by ultrasonic energy is used to help decrease the fat then it is removed completely. When the surgery is finished you may have some pain or leakage from the areas where the fat was removed so the surgeon will give you tubes to help remove the excess liquid. Normally on the day before the surgery the surgeon marks the body of the patient in all areas where the fat is to be removed. The surgeon will also provide the patient with some after surgery instructions so to ensure that the patient is not endangered to other complications afterwards. Liposuction can be a safe procedure if the correct instructions and precautions are followed. 

             

FAQ

1.      How do I know is Liposuction is right for me?

Once you are a healthy individual who hasn’t smoked in for over three months and is in good overall health you are safe to undergo any procedure of Liposuction. It is also important to ensure that you have firm elastic skin before taking the surgery.

2.      What do I need to know before undergoing Liposuction?

Before anything else you should consult your surgeon if you have one and then discuss the goals that you want to achieve after surgery, the risks involved and also the cost of the procedure which is vitally important. Once you contact the surgeon you will be provided with all the necessary steps and procedures that you need to follow.

3.      Will I look the way I want after liposuction?

Liposuction is not magic and it will not give you a perfect look but it can give you a reasonable one than you had before. Before the surgery you can receive counseling about how you will look after the surgery.

4.      How Long Does Recovery Take?

After liposuction you will likely recover within a few days, normally 4-8 days. After which you can return to your normal daily activities. Nevertheless you should expect bruises, swelling and a few soreness for a few weeks and since every person is quite different the time frames will probably differ. It is good to speak to your doctor after the surgery.