Sculpt your body contours by removing stubborn fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise.
Liposuction is a surgical procedure for removing localized fat accumulations that have gathered in specific regions of the body and which have not been reduced despite regular diet and exercise. It is a contouring procedure, not a primary weight-loss method.
The most common cause of fat accumulation is an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, specifically, an eating habit where people consume more calories than required for their daily activities.
The tendency for fat to accumulate more in certain regions (such as the abdomen, hips, or thighs) is dependent on gender and genetic structure. For example, while it usually tends to accumulate in the lower abdomen in men, women often see accumulation in the abdomen and hips.
In the Liposuction procedure:
Small incisions (approximately half a centimeter long) are made in the skin.
Fat tissue is accessed via specialized thin tubes called cannulas.
These cannulas are connected to a vacuum device (or similar aspiration system).
The cannulas are moved through the fat layer, breaking up the fat cells, which are then suctioned out by the vacuum.
Liposuction surgeries are usually performed under general anesthesia, though sometimes local anesthesia with sedation is used. Before the surgery, comprehensive medical screenings are performed:
Blood Analysis: To check blood levels, liver function tests, renal function tests, clotting values (coagulation tests), and screen for infectious diseases.
Imaging & Cardiac Evaluation: Pulmonary X-ray films to investigate the status of the lungs, and Electrocardiography (ECG) to investigate heart rhythm and cardiac status.
Consultation: If the patient has a pre-existing medical condition, specific tests and consultations are established to ensure there are no factors that would impede the surgery.
How long does Liposuction surgery last? Liposuction surgery lasts one to three hours, depending on the quantity and number of areas of fat to be treated.
Following the Liposuction surgery, how many days is it necessary to be hospitalized? (Note: This was missing in your original text, so a standard estimate is provided.) Liposuction is commonly performed as an outpatient procedure (the patient goes home the same day). Hospitalization may be necessary only for very extensive procedures or for specific patient health factors, usually for one night.
When can the patients return to the social life and professional life after liposuction surgery? (Note: This was missing in your original text, so a standard estimate is provided.) Patients can typically return to their social life and light professional work within 3 to 7 days following liposuction, depending on the number of areas treated. Strenuous activities should be avoided for several weeks.
How much scarring may persist after the Liposuction surgery? After liposuction surgery, only half-a-centimeter scars remain, corresponding to the entrance points of the cannulas. Initially, these marks are red, but they take the color of the skin over time, and their prominence is extremely decreased.
What are the potential complications that can be seen depending on Liposuction surgery? The most common complications seen in the earlier period after Liposuction surgery are bleeding and leakages of fluid from the incisions, which can last for several days.
Later complications include:
Bruising and Stiffness: Seen in the treated areas, often due to tissue edema (swelling). These usually heal within one to six months.
Irregularities: Unfavorable long-term outcomes can include surface irregularities such as collapses, indentations, or uneven contours in the treated locations, which are often related to wound healing or uneven fat removal.