What is Liposuction?
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Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure involving removing stubborn body fat to improve the body's overall appearance.
One of the liposuction's main advantages is that results are typically permanent. Fat removed during liposuction should not return as long as you maintain a stable weight after the procedure. Current surgical guidelines suggest that about 0.5 to 6 litres of fat can be removed safely per treatment. For women, liposuction is typically used to address the hips, thighs, love handles, buttocks and knees. For men, it is mainly used to treat the chest, stomach and neck. Minor liposuction procedures can be safely performed under local anesthesia, although more significant operations (including more than one area) usually require general anesthesia.
Common misconceptions about liposuction
Many people misunderstand the purpose of liposuction. As much as the procedure involves the removal of fat from various parts of the body, liposuction alone is not a remedy for overweight patients. It is more about reducing stubborn, unwanted fat that has been stored in specific parts of the body.
Different styles of liposuction
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Tumescent Liposuction
The most popular type of liposuction, tumescent liposuction, is safer and more effective and requires less recovery time than standard liposuction.
It is performed by injecting a solution containing lidocaine and epinephrine into the treatment areas. After injecting the solution, the surgeon will place a small incision to insert the cannula, which is connected to the liposuction machine.
Tumescent liposuction allows for liposuction to be performed completely under local anesthesia and effectively prevents surgical blood loss.
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Tumsecent Benefits
No need to undergo general anesthesia
Reduced risk of infection compared to standard liposuction
Reduced bleeding during and after surgery
Although bruising and swelling still occur, these are milder compared to traditional liposuction
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Vaser Liposuction
Also known as ultrasonic liposuction, VASER liposuction has become increasingly popular in over the last few years. This more precise technique utilizes ultrasonic waves to target fat cells, essentially liquifying them, making fat removal much more accessible. One of the main advantages of ultrasound-assisted liposuction is that it helps reduce pain and swelling after the surgery. It also allows the surgeon to target areas with dense fat deposits. It is primarily used for fat removal in the regions that would be difficult to treat with suction-based liposuction, including the chin, neck, cheeks, knees, and ankles.
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Vaser Benefits
Permanent removal of unwanted fat
Allows for precise sculpting of even difficult-to-treat areas of the body
A minimal amount of damage to tissue surrounding the treatment area
Reduced bleeding, swelling and pain during and after the procedure
Short recovery time compared to other liposuction techniques
How to prepare
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Eat a healthy, well balanced diet for at least 2 weeks before surgery.
Do not wear unnecessary jewellery or perfume on the day of the surgery and do not use a moisturiser.
It is essential to quit smoking at least several weeks before the surgery because smoking can slow down the effects of anesthesia and delay the healing process.
You should avoid taking aspirin or any medication containing aspirin, any anti-inflammatory drugs or herbal supplements for two weeks before surgery.
You will be asked not to consume any food or drink for 6 hours before the surgery.
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After the surgery, patients normally spend one night at the hospital and then rest at the hotel for the first 3-4 days.
Your assistant will take care of the dressing, bandages, and binders around the waist and abdominal region to provide sustenance and support and reduce discomfort.
Take care of the thin, small tube placed under the skin to drain fluid or blood that may ooze out.
Take the prescribed pain medications and antibiotics on time.
Avoid strenuous exercise, bending, and heavy lifting, as well as putting unnecessary pressure on the wound for the first six weeks.
Your surgeon will tell you how soon you can return to your routine activities.