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Liposuction is
a procedure that can help shape up the body by removing
unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen,
hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and
neck. During the past decade, Liposuction, which is also
known as "Lipoplasty" or "Suction Lipectomy",
has benefited from several refinements. |
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Today, a
number of techniques are available to help provide selected
patients with precise results and quicker recovery times.
Although no type of Liposuction is a substitute for dieting
and exercise, Liposuction can remove stubborn areas of
unwanted fat in specific anatomic areas.
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Anesthesia |
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Various types
of Anesthesia can be used for Liposuction procedures. Taking
your opinion into much consideration, a type of Anesthesia
that provides the most safe and effective level of comfort
for your surgery will be selected.
If only a small amount of fat and a limited number of body
sites are involved, Liposuction can be performed under local
Anesthesia, which numbs only the affected areas. However, if
you prefer, the local Anesthesia is usually used along with
intravenous sedation to keep you more relaxed during the
procedure. Regional Anesthesia can be a good choice for more
extensive procedures. One type of regional Anesthesia is the
epidural block, the same type of Anesthesia commonly used in
childbirth.
However, for some patients general Anesthesia is indicated,
particularly if a large volume of fat is being removed or if
several areas of the body are to be worked on. In this case,
you will sleep during the procedure.
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Surgery |
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The time
required to perform Liposuction may vary considerably,
depending on the size of the area, the amount of fat being
removed, the type of Anesthesia and the technique used.
There are several Liposuction techniques that can be used to
improve the ease of the procedure and to enhance outcome.
Liposuction is a procedure in which localized deposits of
fat are removed to re-contour one or more areas of the body.
Through a small incision, a narrow tube or cannula is
inserted and used to vacuum the fat layer that lies deep
beneath the skin. The cannula is pushed then pulled through
the fat layer, breaking off the fat cells and suctioning
them out. The suction action is provided by a vacuum pump or
a large syringe, depending on the body site and surgical
preference. If many sites are being treated, a logical order
will be followed, working to keep incisions as inconspicuous
as possible.
Fluid is lost along with the fat, therefore this fluid is
replaced by means of intravenous fluids and patients are
carefully monitored during and after surgery.
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Your new
Appearance |
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You will see a
noticeable difference in the shape of your body quite soon
after surgery. However, improvement will become even more
apparent after about four to six weeks, when most of the
swelling has subsided. After about three months, any
persistent mild swelling usually disappears and the final
contour will be visible. |
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Side
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Temporary
swelling, pain, soarness and numbness of skin may occur.
Like any other surgical complications in this surgery
bleeding, infection scarring and loss of skin may occur
which may necessitate second operation.
Liposuction carries greater risk for individuals with
medical problems such as diabetes, significant heart or lung
disease, poor blood circulation, or those who have recently
had surgery near the area to be contoured.
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