Liposuction

Liposuction, also known as “lipo” by patients, is a surgical operation that removes fat from particular parts of the body such as the belly, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, or neck using a suction technique. Liposuction contours (shapes) these areas as well. Lipoplasty and body contouring are other terms for liposuction.

Areas to be used with Liposuction:

• Thighs
• Hips
• Buttocks
• Abdomen
• Waist
• Upper arms
• Back
• Inner knee
• Chest 
• Cheeks
• Chin 
• Neck
• Calves 

Additionally, liposuction can be used to treat gynecomastia.

Liposuction is neither an obesity treatment nor a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise routine. It’s also ineffective for cellulite, which appears as dimpled skin on the thighs, hips, and buttocks, as well as loose drooping skin. 

Fat cells expand in size and volume as you gain weight. Liposuction, as a result, reduces the number of fat cells in a given area. The amount of fat removed is determined by the appearance of the area as well as the amount of fat present. As long as your weight is stable, the subsequent contour modifications are usually permanent.

The skin adapts to the changing shapes of the treated areas after liposuction. The skin will appear smooth if you have a good skin tone and elasticity. However, if your skin is thin and brittle, the skin in the treated regions may appear loose.

General, or local anesthetic may be used during the surgery. It includes sucking fat out with a cannula and negative pressure. 

There are 3 different methods done in Liposuction:

• Classic Liposuction; Fat tissues are vacuumed with a special cannula. 
• Vaser Liposuction; Ultrasound sound waves first melts the fat tissues and then vacuum. 
• Microaire Liposuction; With vibrating cannulas, increases the quality of vacuum, and fat tissues are vacuumed.
• J-Plasma; A special new technology that creates scar tissue and tightens the skin. This technique is used for tightening the skin. It leaves no need for lifting for saggy skin. Our doctor suggests this to every patient that needs light tightening. 

Depending on the amount of fat removed, the process could take several hours. After the operation, you should expect some pain, swelling, and bruising. Your doctor may give pain relievers as well as antibiotics to limit the chance of infection.

The surgeon may leave your wounds open and insert temporary drains to promote fluid drainage after the procedure. For a few weeks, you’ll need to wear tight compression garments to assist minimize swelling.

You may need to wait a few days to return to work and a few weeks to resume your regular activities, including exercise.