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All about Liposuction
Liposuction is a general term for a
procedure where localized collections of fatty tissue are removed from the
thighs, calves, ankles, buttocks, abdomen, back, arms, face, neck, and chin
sculpting the body by suction of unwanted fat.
CONDITIONS REQUIRED
Normal-weight people with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of excess fat
in certain areas are best candidates for liposuction. You should be
physically healthy and psychologically stable for it Your age is not a major
consideration; however, older patients may have diminished skin elasticity
and may not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter skin.
Liposuction does not take the place of a diet. If someone is obese, gains
and loses weight frequently, or has an eating disorder, he or she is not a
candidate for liposuction
TECHNIQUES
Many different tools and techniques are used for liposuction ranging from
ultrasound-assisted to tumescent procedures.
initially the method involved simply inserting a cannula (vacuum device)
into an area and sucking out some of the fat. This dry method
required general anesthesia.
Now, several other methods are more widely used, including tumescent
liposuction, which involves injecting a sterile saline solution into the
area about to be worked on.
Ultrasound-assisted or Ultrasonic liposuction uses high-pulse sound waves
to liquefy excess fat, which is then removed by the same vacuum device used
in other liposuction procedures. Ultrasonic liposuction is thought to be
more effective for loosening the fat cells attached to muscles or organs and
is also useful in breaking down fat cells so they are easier to suck up into
the cannula
RISKS
Most patients are pleased with the outcome of their liposuction surgery.
However, like any other medical procedure, there are risks involved. That's
why it is important for you to understand the limitations and possible
complications of liposuction surgery. Decide for yourself whether you are
willing to take the risks involved in liposuction:
Infections: Infections may happen after any surgery and may occur after
liposuction. It is important to keep the wound(s) clean but even if you do,
infections may sometimes occur from the surgery.
Nerve Compression and Changes in Sensation: You may experience "paresthesias"
which is an altered sensation at the site of the liposuction. This may
either be in the form of an increased sensitivity (pain) in the area, or the
loss of any feeling (numbness) in the area. .
Swelling: Swelling or may occur after liposuction. In some cases, swelling
may persist for weeks or months after liposuction
Skin Necrosis (skin death): The skin above the liposuction site may become
necrotic or "die." When this happens, skin may change color and be
sloughed (fall) off.
Burns: During ultrasound assisted liposuction the ultrasound probe may
become very hot and can cause burns.
Fluid Imbalance: Fat tissue, which contains a lot of liquid, is removed
during liposuction. Also, physicians may inject large amounts of fluids
during liposuction. This may result in a fluid imbalance.
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