Liposuction
Liposuction
Fat removal is the process of vacuuming and removing fat from the body with the help of thin cannulas. Contrary to what is commonly known in the society, this surgery is not performed to weaken but to correct body contours. If the person is thinking of losing weight, the surgery should be postponed for a while because local fat accumulations can be seen in some areas after weight loss. The purpose of liposuction is to remove especially local fat deposits from the body. Rapid weight gain and loss after surgery may cause a rough appearance in the operation area.
How is Liposuction Surgery Performed?
It is preferred to be done under general anesthesia, but in some patients, it is done by numbing the abdomen and legs with spinal or epidural anesthesia. The duration of the operation varies according to the number of areas requiring liposuction and the amount of fat accumulation. Vacuuming of the oils is performed with small sections between 2-6 mm to be made near the area where the oil will be taken. In order to reduce subcutaneous bleeding and pain during liposuction, a special liquid injection is made before the procedure.
After Liposuction Surgery
After the liposuction surgery, a special corset is worn and the procedure is terminated. Post-surgery passes without any problems with the use of effective painkillers. Some of the fluids given during the surgery may leak out of the inlet hole of the cannulas. If the patient receives general anesthesia, he or she must stay in the hospital for one night.
After the surgery, the person can usually return to their daily work from the second day. The usage period of the corset will be told to you by your doctor, but it should be used for at least 4-6 weeks. The corset is very effective in preventing surface irregularities, which can also be called fluctuations in the operation area. Although bathing is allowed from the 3rd day of liposuction surgery, heavy exercises with sauna and solarium should not be done for 6 weeks.
Information About Liposuction Surgery
- Depending on the body weight and structure of the person, an average of 2 to 5 liters of fat is taken.
- Weight loss should not be expected in the early period due to edema that will occur in the body after liposuction surgery.
- Repetitive liposuction can be performed at intervals of 4-6 months.
- The most important complication of liposuction surgery is fat embolism, and the risk is minimized by taking early action and necessary medical precautions, as explained under the heading of early abdominoplasty.
- In cases where skin elasticity is low, sagging of the skin may occur if fat is removed with excessive liposuction. In order to prevent this, it will be useful to follow your doctor’s recommendations.
- Under the chin, breast sides, belly, hips, thighs and buttocks, which we call the jowl, are the most frequently surgical sites, and wrist thinning can also be performed in appropriate cases.
