You might want to think about body contouring surgery if you’re currently at a healthy weight but have stubborn fat that diet and exercise can’t seem to get rid of. So, what is liposuction, and is it something you should think about?
Lipo, or liposuction, is a common surgery that helps patients lose weight in certain regions by gently sucking out extra fat.
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What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a type of plastic surgery that takes away extra fat from certain parts of the body that hold more fat cells but can’t be targeted with diet and exercise alone.
Patients use liposuction to make the parts of their bodies that bother them smaller and to make their bodies look more balanced. People get liposuction to shape and target regions like:
- The full abdomen and waist
- Hips and Buttocks
- Thighs (inside and outside)
- Back (Rolls of Bra)
- Knees and Calves
- Arms
- Face, chin, and neck
- Chest
Crucial Distinction: Shape vs. Weight
What can liposuction do? How much weight are you able to lose? Liposuction can change the form of your body and make it look better, but it won’t help you lose weight. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says that liposuction can get rid of fat in certain areas, but it is not a way to lose weight and should not be used instead of diet and exercise.
Liposuction uses a thin, hollow tube (cannula) to move extra fat around in a precise back-and-forth motion through small, imperceptible cuts. After that, either a syringe attached to the cannula or a surgical vacuum pulls the fat out of the body.
Types Of Liposuction Techniques
There are many various ways to do things. It depends on your surgeon’s preference and how serious your problems are:
Traditional Liposuction: Traditional liposuction uses a cannula to break up fat under the skin and then a vacuum to get rid of it.
Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL): Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) is a good strategy to get rid of resistant fat since it uses a vibrating cannula to break up the fat so that it is simpler to remove.
Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction: This method uses ultrasonic vibrations to give resistant fat a lot of energy to help it break down. The most common, powerful, and cutting-edge type of this procedure is VASER liposuction.
Laser-Assisted Liposuction: This method uses a laser to break down fat cells.
Water-Assisted Liposuction: Uses a stream of saltwater under high pressure to break up fat cells.
You might be asking if liposuction is safe and can be done with other procedures. Liposuction is safe to do on its own or with other cosmetic treatments. For instance, a mommy makeover commonly includes stomach liposuction, and a facelift with chin/neck liposuction is also popular.
The cost of liposuction depends on where you live and how much experience the surgeon has. Because it is an elective surgery, insurance will not pay for it.
Am I A Good Candidate For Liposuction?
People that are perfect for liposuction are 25 to 35 pounds away from their target weight and have firm, supple skin and strong muscular tone. If your skin has become delicate, frail, and thin because of age or losing weight, taking away the fat underneath may not help it restructure well. In this instance, we suggest that you have skin removal operations (such as a stomach tuck) along with your liposuction.
People who want liposuction should be in good health overall, not have any medical problems, and not smoke.
Perfect Doctors Clinic believes that the best people for liposuction are those who naturally have a lot of fat in some parts of their bodies but are otherwise at a healthy, stable weight. You might not be a good candidate for lipo if you often lose or gain a lot of weight.
Preparing For Liposuction Surgery
There are a number of important things you need to do to get ready for liposuction to make sure treatment goes well and is safe. A full medical exam is necessary to check overall health and find any concerns. Your surgeon may use blood tests to look for any possible sensitivities to anesthesia and other health problems.
Not taking some medicines, like blood thinners and herbal supplements, before surgery can lower the chance of bleeding and other problems. Fasting for roughly half a day before the procedure and making plans for transportation and help after the surgery are also vital considerations.
The Liposuction Procedure
Before the liposuction operation begins, the patient is usually given anesthesia. This can be local or general, depending on how big the surgery is. People generally choose twilight IV sedation since it has fewer dangers and negative effects than general anesthesia. After the patient is sedated, tiny cuts are made in the areas that need to be worked on.
After that, a cannula is sent into the cuts to break up the fat cells, which are then sucked out with a vacuum device. Laser or ultrasound technology can make it even easier to remove fat by melting or emulsifying it. The surgical team attentively watches the whole process to make sure the patient is safe and the best results are achieved.
Recovery And Aftercare
Post-operative care is highly important for a smooth recovery and the best results. Wearing compression clothes helps with swelling and helps shape the body. To help with recovery and stop fluid from building up, doctors may put drains at the site of surgery.
Discomfort management is very important, and most people see a big drop in discomfort within one to two weeks. You can usually start doing light exercise again about four weeks after the treatment, but everyone’s recovery time is different.
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What Are The Benefits Of Liposuction?
If you keep your weight consistent after liposuction, the benefits can be stunning and last a long time. Some benefits are:
- Getting rid of fat for good from places that don’t react to diet or exercise
- Increases self-esteem
- Can help you stick with a healthier lifestyle for a long time
- A safe and effective way to get rid of fat in certain areas
- Makes your body form and proportions better overall
- Leaves scars that are almost undetectable
What Are The Risks?
Liposuction, like any other cosmetic surgery, does have some hazards. Most of them are rare or easy to fix by a board-certified plastic surgeon with a lot of experience. Most of the time, the adverse effects that happen, including swelling and bruising, go away on their own. There are many other possible dangers, such as:
- Issues with anesthesia
- Cannula that is broken
- Numbness or alterations in sensation that don’t go away
- Hematoma (fluid build-up)
- Asymmetries or uneven shapes
- Infection with irregular pigmentation
- Thermal burn or thermal injury (using certain methods)
- Waves in thin skin
What Is Liposuction Recovery Like?
After your liposuction, your surgical team may put on dressings or bandages. During your recovery from liposuction, you will usually wear an elastic bandage or compression garment. This assists with healing by lowering swelling and giving the body the support it needs.
Be ready to carefully follow all of the instructions your surgical team gives you, including how to care for drains (if you have them) and when to take your medications. Here is a typical healing timeframe to help you plan:
| First Week | Rest Phase: You should get a lot of sleep and not do much physical activity. It’s important to keep a close eye on any swelling or bruises. |
| Days 14 to 21 | Back to Normal: You should feel a lot better and be able to go back to work, although you should still only do light walks. |
| Months 1.5 | Activity Resumes: Most patients can slowly start doing their normal things again, such as going to the gym. |
| Weeks 12 to 24 | Final Results: The swelling goes down, showing the final shape of your body. |
How Long Do Lipo Results Last?
If you eat a healthy diet and work out regularly to keep your weight stable, your liposuction results should last forever. Your body can’t grow new fat in the places where fat is removed.
But if you gain a lot of weight, it can potentially hurt your results by making fat cells in places that haven’t been treated grow. As you get older, your body tends to become looser. If your body naturally sags as you get older, you might want to think about getting another body sculpting treatment.
Are you in Dubai and thinking about getting liposuction to shape your body? Ask to see Dr. Perfect Celebrity, a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring.
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