The body is the most important attribute of female beauty – a symbol of attractiveness and desire. Many women are not completely happy with the size and shape of their body and today women who are unhappy with their body have many options which include Liposuction.

Liposuction is one of the most common surgical procedures performed and is also known as Suction Lipectomy, Liposculpture or Suction Body Contouring. It is a surgery to reshape areas of the body by removing unwanted fat deposits that are resistant to a healthy diet and exercise and is not intended as an alternative to weight loss. It is neither an effective treatment for cellulite, it can remove the stubborn fat deposits that don’t respond to healthy diet and exercise and is not intended as an alternative to weight loss.

• Inner/outer thighs
• Arms – upper
• Waist
• Hips – saddlebags
• Thighs and knees
• Calf
• Ankle
• Abdomen
• Cheek
• Neck and chin
• Gynecomastia (enlarged male breast)

The best candidates for liposuction are those who are in good physical health, are mentally and psychologically stable, preferably do not smoke, those who want to improve their appearance and those who have realistic expectations about the procedure and the results. Extra reasons may include:

• Those who have a healthy lifestyle and diet
• Those who have a fairly elastic skin
• Are near his or her normal weight

Liposuction is not for everyone and should only be considered after all other methods of weight loss have been exhausted.
 

The Procedure

Tumescent Liposuction is performed by first injecting a very diluted solution of lidocaine, epinephrine and saline into the fat. Lidocaine acts as a local anaesthetic while epinephrine makes the capillaries in the fat constrict while the solution causes the fat tissue to swell and become firmer. As the capillaries are constricted by the epinephrine the lidocaine takes a longer amount of time to be absorbed by the body. This means there is no need for an IV as a result of fluid loss and the blood loss is minimal.

Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction involves using a metal probe or paddle to liquefy the fat by delivering ultrasonic energy making it easier to remove the fat and leaving other nerves and blood vessels intact.

Power Assisted Liposuction uses a power supply to create a spinning or in and out movement in the cannula (a small hollow needle). The technique uses a smaller amount of time to perform the procedure.

The Surgeon will make several incisions into the part of body requiring liposuction. He will then inject tumescent fluid and using a cannula, suction the excess body tissue.

After surgery the patient will be discharged in 48 hours and need to start walking to reduce swelling and prevent blood clots. The patient may need to wear special support garments for a few days. She can return to work after 2 weeks with more strenuous activity after 4-6 weeks. Most of the swelling and bruising will go in 6 weeks but some cases may need up to a few months.

Results will be more apparent after 4-6 weeks when the swelling subsides and the full effect of a liposuction procedure can be seen up to many months later as the tunnels collapse. Any scars are minimal and are hidden with time.

The results are permanent as long as you keep your weight stable. If you gain weight after liposuction it will tend to show in those areas not suctioned where the fat cells will continue to expand.

If you are looking for a procedure to give you a smooth, healthy and more youthful appearance then Liposuction is the answer. Most patients are more than happy with the end results and often repeat the process.

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