Published in March 4th, 2009
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Many individuals are bothered by fatty deposits in various areas of our bodies. The common areas include neck and/or below the chin, the abdomen, torso, and both upper and lower extremities.
In many cases even with aggressive exercise and dieting, these fatty deposits persist. Sometimes even after diet or exercise or after pregnancy areas of the body are marked by local fat deposits. These areas of fat deposits are due to inherited family traits or poor diets.
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery operation that helps sculpt the body by removing fat from specific areas like the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks, and neck. The fat is usually removed through a cannula (a hollow tube) and aspirator (a suction device). Liposuction is not a substitute for dieting and exercise, but it can remove stubborn areas of fat that do not respond to traditional weight loss methods. Liposuction is not generally a means of weight loss, and the procedure is a method of contouring the body.
Traditional liposuction, which includes surgical suctioning of excess fat deposits, the tumescent liposuction technique, sometimes called the super wet technique that includes the infusion of saline solution with epinephrine and lidocaine to control bleeding and post-operative pain, the ultrasonic-assisted lipoplasty (UAL) approach uses ultrasonic energy to dissolve fatty tissue before the fat is removed. A new technique has been recently developed called “The smart-lipo” technique, which uses a laser to dissolve fatty tissue before the suction is done.
Plastic surgeons will evaluate each patient and determine what procedures will work best for each patient. Areas that can be treated are cheeks, chin, and neck, upper arms, legs, including thighs and lower leg, hips and buttocks, abdomen and torso, breasts or chest areas, back and posterior torso, and saddle bags.
Liposuction procedures are usually done under general anesthesia but on many occasions, some isolated areas can be treated under local anesthesia with the help of minimal sedation. They are often combined with other plastic surgery procedures, including tummy tuck and breast reduction.
On the first night after surgery, you will have minimal to moderate pain. The discomfort is usually quite tolerable and is well controlled with pain medications. There can be drainage from the surgical site the night of surgery, but this usually resolves within 24 hours after surgery.
Following your liposuction procedure, patients are placed in a compression garment. These garments are used to compress skin to new contours and will assist in reducing post-operative swelling. Plastic surgeons encourages patients to continue use of the surgical garments for 4-6 weeks following surgery.
Like all surgical procedures, there are risks of bleeding, blood clots, infection and risks of anesthesia. Surgeons can prescribes medication for prevention of infection and aid in the recovery process. There are usually no sutures involved and the wound will heal well with very minimal scarring.
Most patient are quite overjoyed by the significant improvement in their bodies after liposuction is performed. In areas of extensive surgery, work can usually be resumed within a week.
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