Are you also one of those who are tired of unwanted fats and want to get a perfect body? Liposuction is here for your rescue to get that perfect body and look.

It has helped many women and men to enhance their body contours with realistic results and some with unrealistic results or side-effects because of lack of knowledge or wrong surgeon choice.

Therefore, it is important to learn about Liposuction, its procedure, safety, and risks before going through Liposuction surgery because nobody wants to go through remorse.

What is Liposuction?

Many people think that Liposuction is an overall weight-loss method, but it is not. Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery process that helps to remove unwanted body fats or fat cells from specific parts of the body. It is not an obesity treatment, it doesn’t remove cellulite, stretch marks, or dimples. This surgery is ideal for those who have stable body weight but would like to get rid of unwanted body fats and want to alter the shape of the body

Liposuction surgery can be performed on the belly, hips, thighs, back, buttocks, arms, and under the chin or face to improve their shape. In addition to this, it can also be done with other plastic surgeries, including facelifts, breast reductions, and tummy tucks.

Types of Liposuction

Suction-Assisted Liposuction: It is a procedure that is performed with a tube and vacuum device to remove stubborn body fat which usually doesn't go away through diet and exercise.

Tumescent Liposuction: Tumescent liposuction is a modification of the wet technique that is performed using a local anesthetic to numb the specific body area where the tube will be inserted. This procedure does not require general anesthesia.

Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction: In this procedure, ultrasound is used to liquefy tougher fat which makes it easier to remove. It is ideal in removing fat from the upper abdomen, sides, and back.

Laser-Assisted Liposuction: In this procedure, low-energy waves are used to liquefy the fat and removed through a small cannula.

Is it safe for you?

When it comes to cosmetic surgery, it has some risks. Therefore, before performing any kind of surgery, you must consult an experienced surgeon and go through a thorough body checkup.

To avoid any kind of risks or side effects, you need to be in a good health condition before performing the surgery.

How do you consider yourself a good candidate for Liposuction?

• Be within 30% of your ideal weight
• Have firm, elastic skin
• Don’t have a lot of excess skin
• Have fat deposits that won’t go away with diet or exercise
• Not overweight or obese
• Non-smoker

Who should avoid Liposuction?

• Smoker
• Have chronic health problems
• Have a weak immune system
• Overweight
• Have saggy skin
• Have a history of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or seizures
• On medications and have a weak immune system

What are the risks of liposuction?

The risks during surgery include:

• puncture wounds or injuries to other organs
• burns from equipment, such as ultrasound probes
• nerve damage
• anesthesia complications
• shock
• death

The risks after the surgery include:

• blood clot in the lungs
• fat clots
• too much fluid in the lungs
• infections
• seroma (fluid leaking under the skin)
• hematoma (bleeding under the skin)
• edema (swelling)
• reactions to anesthesia and other medications
• skin necrosis (the death of skin cells)
• heart and kidney problems
• death

The risks during recovery include:

• problems with the shape or contours of the body
• wavy, dimpled, or bumpy skin
• numbness, bruising, pain, swelling, and soreness
• infections
• fluid imbalances
• scars
• changes in skin sensation and feeling
• skin color changes
• problems with healing

Benefits

• Removes fat safely
• Reduce cellulite or improve the appearance of cellulite
• Boost health due to fat loss
• Enhance sculpting in the areas of the body that even exercise and diet fails to make an impact

Results

It takes time to identify the results of liposuction surgery because you can’t check the result until the inflammation goes down. Generally, the swelling settles after 4 weeks, but in some cases, it takes several months. The area from where fat was removed will appear less bulky and people who maintain an ideal weight can expect permanent results. Whereas, people who gain weight after surgery may find alterations in their fat distribution.

Conclusion

Liposuction is an elective cosmetic surgery that comes with major risks and can be performed on healthy persons only. Not everyone is a good candidate for liposuction and remember it’s not a treatment for weight loss.

Before making any decision about liposuction make sure that you have consulted an expert cosmetic surgeon who is a board-certified plastic surgeon and discuss the potential risks and complications in detail.

At downtown hospital, we have a team of highly experienced liposuction surgeons who are best at providing quality treatment and care with assured results. So, if you are looking for a technique to remove your unwanted fats or improve body contour then talk to our plastic surgeons now!