It simply means, sucking out fat from the body, especially from areas like abdomen, hips, buttocks, back of the arm, neck and chin. The other name for liposuction is Lipoplasty or simply Lipo. It means contouring or giving a proper shape to any area. It comes under plastic surgical procedures.
The procedure is only attempted after diet and exercises have failed to show visible results. It can also be done to augment other surgeries like face lift, tummy tuck or even breast reduction.
Are you eligible for this surgery?
You need to be healthy and free of all comorbidities for this surgery. To enjoy the benefits of liposuction, you should not be a heart patient, be consuming blood thinners or a diabetic having a weaker immune system. You should be within 30% of your estimated ideal weight, have a firm skin and be a non-smoker.
It is very important to have realistic expectations from this surgery as it will not help you to get rid of the cellulite.
About the procedure
There are a few types of liposuction techniques, which commonly require a thin tube which is joined to a suction unit to create vacuum and suck out the fat from the body.
Tumescent liposuction
It is the commonest of all techniques, where the surgeon deposits saline along with lidocaine and epinephrine in the body. The sterile solution gives a number of benefits and makes it easier to suck out the fat with less blood loss.
USG assisted liposuction
The fat globules beneath the skin are ruptured by breaking the cell walls. This liquid fat is then collected out of the body with the help of a suction unit.
Laser assisted or smart Lipo
It is similar to ultrasound-assisted liposuction but instead of using ultrasound waves, laser waves are used to burst and liquefy the fat globules. This surgery is carried out in general anesthesia and may require a hospital stay of one or two days.
Post-operative care
1. Swelling, bruises and soreness can be considered to be normal post surgery. If the swelling is too much, your doctor might advise to wear compression garments for a month or two. Doctors prescribe antibiotics for a few weeks to keep infection under control. A few complications of this cosmetic surgery can be
- uneven fat removal
- damage to the nerves, blood vessels, muscles and other internal organs
- fat embolism
- fluid accumulation, which can be controlled by tubes
- shock
- infection
- complications from anaesthesia
This surgery will only be successful if you follow a healthy lifestyle, a proper diet and an exercise regimen to maintain that figure. Removal of fat cells is temporary and can be reversed by an unhealthy lifestyle.
Conclusion
A best skin specialist in sector 23 Gurgaon at La Midas suggests patients to wear a compression garment post procedure, which is customized as per the area. Patients can be discharged on the same day and can return to normal activities within a week. This premier liposuction clinic has been providing a vast number of cosmetic and plastic surgery treatments in Delhi NCR. Liposuction Surgery is quite different from other medical fields as the final outcomes depend on the doctor’s understanding of your ultimate goals from a specific plastic or cosmetic surgery treatment.
