Body Sculpting Liposuction

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that involves changing the shape of the body through removal of fat tissue by a suctioning cannula that is connected to a suction machine.
This surgery is meant to add beauty to the body which increases the self-esteem of the patient.
There are some patients who have a normal BMI and good health, however, there is extra fat in a certain area of their body that does not go away by diet and exercise, the best solution for this is liposuction.
It is important to keep in mind that liposuction is not a surgery for weight loss, but for removal of extra fat that is resistant to diet and exercise.
Some of these areas include: Arms, thighs, tummy, love handles, neck, and knees. Liposuction, however, can also be performed on any other body part, and is sometimes part of other major surgeries like the Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction.

Do I need to be admitted to the hospital to do a liposuction?

Liposuction can be done under general anesthesia or local anesthesia, and usually it is done as a day surgery procedure where admission is not needed. The surgery usually lasts 1-2 hours according to the areas needed to be treated.

What should I expect from the surgery?

You should always have a realistic expectation so that you are satisfied with the end results which could appear 6 weeks later at most.

Are there any risks or complications with liposuction?

There would probably be some bruising in the area following the liposuction but would ultimately resolve during the first 2 weeks after the surgery. The time of recovery is highly dependent on the amount of fat removed and on the healing process of the tissues. Pain might be experienced after the surgery which is manageable by over the counter pain killers. A pressure garment is necessary in the first 3 weeks after the surgery. Surgical would are usually very small and would become very difficult to see after it heals. Recovery period is short in most patients and people can resume their normal daily activities in a few days, it is however variable from one person to the other.

Benefits of liposuction

Sometimes liposuction is the only solution for removal of fat from a certain area of the body, and like other plastic surgeries it works to improve the shape and psychological well-being of the patient, as well as encouraging a healthier lifestyle and gives more options in choosing clothes.