Liposuction is a cosmetic operation and it is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that removes unwanted fat in specific areas of the body called stubborn fat, fat is removed through suction technique and it is an excellent way to get the ideal body that cannot be gained through diet or exercise Sports only, and it is not a weight loss procedure, the removed fat contributes to improving the shape of the targeted area and you will not lose a significant amount of weight from this procedure.
What are the target areas in liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure to reduce the volume of fat in a targeted area of the body. It is especially useful in stubborn areas that do not respond to diet and exercise.
- neck
- chin
- gynecomastia
- the arms
- belly
- Thighs
The duration of liposuction can vary from person to person depending on the targeted area, but on average it takes 30-45 minutes for each area of the body.
Who are the candidates for liposuction?
Good candidates for the procedure if your weight is stable and dissatisfied with stubborn localized fat areas, such as the sides (love handles), arms, legs, etc.
The complex interplay of genetics and lifestyle results in many body types. Fat distribution and function change throughout your life. These changes are caused by pregnancy and aging. You may have unsuccessfully tried many different diet and exercise rules to reduce the size of stubborn pockets of fat, or You may have maintained a healthy lifestyle your whole life, but now you don’t feel good about certain areas of your body.
However, we at tagmeel academy encourage you to continue your weight loss journey, if you are obese, you must maintain a certain weight for at least 6 consecutive months prior to the surgery in order for the results of liposuction to last for the longest period.
Liposuction has been shown to encourage adherence to healthy lifestyle changes because weight gain after it may affect the reappearance of previously removed fat deposits.
This procedure will not improve the appearance of sagging skin, nor is it a treatment for cellulite. Cases with elastic skin end up with elegant results. However, if you suffer from sagging skin due to the natural aging process or pregnancy, or if you are obese and losing a lot of weight, it must be performed. Some additional procedures such as tummy tuck, arm lift in conjunction with liposuction. to achieve the best results.
Therefore, good candidates are:
- People who have lost about 30% of their ideal weight and have firmness, elastic skin and good muscle strength.
- Healthy individuals who do not have a disease or medical conditions that can slow down the healing process.
- Non-smokers.
- Individuals with a positive outlook on body sculpting.
What are the steps to perform liposuction?
- The anesthesiologist will give anesthetics for your comfort during the surgery, and according to your preferences and health condition, local anesthesia or general anesthesia will be injected.
- After that, your plastic surgeon performs liposuction by making small incisions that are not visible.
- Then the plastic surgeon will inject a saline solution into the targeted area to prepare the area for liposuction to reduce bumps and swelling.
- After an acceptable period of time, the swollen result becomes effective. The surgeon will place a thin cannula in a small incision. The cannula is connected to a suction device and a tube that performs the operation. However, if the surgeon wants to inject fat elsewhere, a syringe will be used. Small instead of a suction machine, and once an acceptable amount of fat is removed, the incision is closed.
Recovering from liposuction
- It is expected that there will be swelling and pain in the suction area.
- You will wear a compression garment over the targeted area after surgery, which must be worn continuously (24/7, except for shower breaks) for a minimum of 3 weeks.
- Bruising occurs at the point of surgery, and this generally resolves within 2 to 3 weeks.
- You can return to work (office job) after 3-7 days, depending on your comfortable position and your doctor’s opinion, and in some cases the leave from work extends from 2 to 3 weeks.
- You can build up to physical activity gradually 2 to 4 weeks after surgery.
Complications and potential risks of liposuction
- In the process of the procedure performed by ultrasound, there is a possibility of damage to the skin or internal organs as a result of the heat transmitted from the ultrasound machine.
- Changes can occur in the skin after the operation, giving it an asymmetrical or sagging appearance.
- The risk of infection, blood clots or fat clots forming, excessive fluid loss, and damage to the skin or internal organs is lower when large areas are treated.
- Accumulated overtreatment of lidocaine can lead to lidocaine toxin, causing numbness around the mouth, facial spasm, insomnia, and dizziness.
- It can happen as a result of injecting too much fluid into the body, fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema).
- Perforation of the abdominal cavity and damage to abdominal organs such as the spleen.
Liposuction results before and after
- The results of it will be long lasting, giving you a stable weight and general fitness.
- You can see liposuction before and after surgery in tagmeel academy’s photo gallery.
- Your improved body shape will be evident when swelling and overall fluid retention subside after liposuction.
- Although good results from liposuction are expected, there is no guarantee. In some cases, it may not be possible to achieve optimal results with one surgical procedure and another surgery may be required.
- It is not possible to improve the sagging skin color with liposuction.
- Following the surgeon’s instructions is critical to the success of the surgery.
- It is important that surgical wounds are not subjected to excessive force or movement during the healing period. Your doctor will give you specific instructions on how to monitor yourself.
Liposuction versus tummy tuck
Abdominoplasty and liposuction aim to achieve different results, but in some cases the patient has a choice between the two options.
- In a tummy tuck, excess skin is removed and the abdominal muscles are tightened. This surgery does not, by itself, remove excess fat.
- On the other hand, liposuction does not tighten sagging skin.
Therefore, many people desire both procedures together for more amazing results and a sculpted body.
