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Common Terms Used
Liposuction, Liposculpture, Body Contouring, Lipectomy, Lipoplasty
Liposuction (Fat Reduction) Information
What is Liposuction?
Before
After
Liposuction
is the surgical removal of fat cells through a suction tube.
Liposuction removes those stubborn fat deposits which are seemingly
immune to diet and exercise. In fact, the tendency to accumulate fat
deposits, especially within the abdomen, may be genetically related.
Often used in conjunction with other plastic surgery techniques,
liposuction removes pockets of fat from troublesome areas such as the
abdomen, thighs, hips, buttocks, upper arms, chin and neck.
Liposuction
procedures vary depending on what your ultimate cosmetic goal is, and
whether you are combining liposuction with other plastic surgery
procedures.
How is Liposuction Performed?
The
cosmetic surgeon begins by making a tiny incision and inserts a thin
tube (a cannula) into the fatty area. The cannula then breaks up and
vacuums away unwanted fat deposits beneath the skin.
How will I Feel Post-op?
Most
of the associated bruising and swelling should subside within the first
three weeks. In an effort to quicken the healing process, liposuction
patients may be encouraged to begin light activity as soon as possible.
Patients should take a long walk the day after surgery to promote
healing. Most liposuction patients will be able to resume normal
activities after four to six weeks. During the recovery process, the
cosmetic surgeon may request that the patient wear a compression
garment (for up to ten days). Compression garments are easily concealed
under clothing and should be worn until the surgeon indicates that it
is no longer necessary to wear one.
Visible results are achieved from abdominal liposuction
within two or three weeks. Full effects may not be evident for six
months to a year.
What are the Risks and Benefits?
Following
liposuction, some patients may experience dimpling, lumpiness,
numbness, scarring, discoloration or sagging skin in the treated area.
Follow-up surgery may be needed to correct these problems. More serious
complications associated with abdominal liposuction include blood
clots, infection and excessive fluid loss.
Am I a Candidate for Liposuction?
If
you are considering liposuction, it is important that you have
realistic expectations. Although dramatic results can be achieved, they
may not be as immediate or obvious as you would like. As with all
plastic surgery, the success of liposuction will depend on a number of
individual factors, such as age, skin elasticity, weight, and overall
health. Liposuction is not appropriate for people with a weakened
immune system, diabetes, heart or artery problems, or a history of
blood clots or restricted blood flow. You are a good candidate for
liposuction if you are of normal weight, have healthy, elastic skin and
have specific trouble areas such as the tummy, thighs, and buttocks
that will not respond to changes in diet and exercise.
What are the Long Term Effects?
Fat
cells are permanently removed by liposuction, so future weight gain
will not occur in the treated areas. However, this does not guarantee
that patients won't gain weight or fat deposits in other areas of their
body. Moreover, since fat cells have been removed from the treatment
area via abdominal liposuction, subsequent weight gain may appear
uneven. Therefore, it is essential to maintain a proper diet and
exercise programme.
Which Celebrities Have Had Liposuction?
Demi Moore, Sharon Osbourne, Jamie Lee Curtis, John Schneider (Dukes of Hazard)and Howard Stern.
