Liposuction
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat from specific areas of the body. It is often used to contour the body and improve the appearance of areas that are resistant to diet and exercise.
How is Liposuction Performed?
Liposuction can be performed under local anesthesia, general anesthesia, or sedation. The surgeon makes small incisions in the areas to be treated and inserts a thin tube called a cannula. The cannula is used to break up and remove fat cells.
After Surgery Treatment
Recovery from liposuction typically takes several weeks. It’s important to follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions carefully, which may include:
• Wearing a compression garment to help reduce swelling and support the treated areas.
• Avoiding strenuous activity for several weeks.
• Taking pain medication as prescribed to manage discomfort.
• Attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon to monitor your healing progress.
• Wearing a compression garment to help reduce swelling and support the treated areas.
• Avoiding strenuous activity for several weeks.
• Taking pain medication as prescribed to manage discomfort.
• Attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon to monitor your healing progress.
Things to Be Careful About
While liposuction is generally a safe procedure, there are potential risks and complications associated with it. These may include:
• Scarring: Incisions can leave visible scars.
• Asymmetrical results: It may be difficult to achieve perfectly symmetrical results.
• Numbness or loss of sensation: You may experience numbness or loss of sensation in the treated areas.
• Infection: There is a risk of infection after any surgery.
• Fluid accumulation: Fluid can accumulate in the treated areas, causing swelling and discomfort.
If you’re considering liposuction, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits with your surgeon to determine if it’s the right procedure for you.
• Scarring: Incisions can leave visible scars.
• Asymmetrical results: It may be difficult to achieve perfectly symmetrical results.
• Numbness or loss of sensation: You may experience numbness or loss of sensation in the treated areas.
• Infection: There is a risk of infection after any surgery.
• Fluid accumulation: Fluid can accumulate in the treated areas, causing swelling and discomfort.
If you’re considering liposuction, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits with your surgeon to determine if it’s the right procedure for you.