Which Types of Liposuction Surgery is best for me?

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction will help you get the body you have always dreamed of and will give you that extra confidence. Liposuction is a safe procedure when done in a fully equipped and qualified clinic. Whether you’re considering a plastic or dermatologic surgeon or need to explore your options, you’ll find a full range of surgeons including board-certified plastic surgeons and dermatologists as well as information on insurance and what to expect during your initial consultation. Here is the Liposuction Surgery Clinic can help you and give complete guideline about surgery.

Types of Liposuction

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes excess fat from certain areas of the body. There are several types of liposuction available to surgeons today. The main difference between each type of liposuction is the technology they use to assist the fat removal process. The manufacturers of each type claim to have unique advantages, and cosmetic surgeons will sometimes prefer a certain technique depending on the nature of the procedure. Just remember that the skill and experience of the cosmetic surgeon performing liposuction will make the biggest difference in your results.

There are several different ways of performing liposuction surgery. Below are some of the more common types.

Tumescent Liposuction:

Traditionally, liposuction was performed under general anesthesia. Today, however, it can also be performed using local or intravenous sedation. While most people associate liposuction with large areas of fat deposits, the technique is now commonly used to treat localized areas of fat as well (such as flanks, upper arms and thighs).

Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction

Ultrasound assisted liposuction, or VASER liposelection for short, is a relatively new technology in the field of body sculpting. This cosmetic surgery procedure utilizes ultrasound energy to help break up the fatty tissue and loosen it from the body, allowing for easier removal of larger amounts of fat with a faster surgery. Ultrasound can be used in liposuction procedures to treat certain conditions better than traditional liposuction methods and also minimize scarring.

Laser Assisted Liposuction:

Laser Assisted Liposuction: known under brand names like SmartLipo and Slimlipo, these techniques use laser energy to help dislodge fat cells. This energy is therefore not an extraction of lipids from the treated area, but propels the fat cell by pushing them to the nearest blood vessel where it can be excreted via the lymphatic system. The heat produced by the laser results in small amounts of brosis, which eliminate waste fluids from the body. In addition, the laser is able to decrease pain in certain areas of the body with minimal swelling or redness. Recovery time does depend on the severity of the procedure, but most patients see improvement within three weeks. Lasers are used on all age groups and both men and women.

Suction Assisted Liposuction:

Suction-assisted lipectomy is a procedure that uses liposuction to remove excess fat cells and contour the body. Suction-assisted liposuction, also called vacuum-assisted lipectomy, combines a limited amount of liposuction with an aspiration technique that uses a vacuumlike device to remove fat from the body. The method is often performed in combination with other body sculpting techniques, such as power assisted liposuction or SmartLipo.

Which areas normally respond well to fat removal surgery?

Fat removal surgery is always done to improve a person’s appearance. The cosmetic surgeon can remove the fat via liposuction or through an incision and then use it for body sculpting. The area that normally responds well to fat removal surgery are:

• Hips
• Outer thighs
• Inner knees
• Lower abdomen
• Lower buttock folds
• Chest area (in men only)

If you are considering having fat removed from one of these areas, make sure that you understand what kind of results to expect. You should also talk to your doctor about whether you are a good candidate for this type of surgery.

What Should I Know Beforehand?

Before beginning, it’s important to understand that not all liposuction is the same. Liposuction comes in different shapes and forms. The same way a surgeon uses a scalpel to remove fat with precision so as not impact blood supply or nerves, a surgeon uses lasers to cut out fat. However, using a scalpel and a laser both involve cutting and reducing volume, hence they are both “liposuction.”

What to expect with liposuction?

Liposuction requires going under anesthesia for the procedure. This means you will not feel any pain during the liposuction surgery. However, you might end up having additional pain and other symptoms after the surgery is over. It’s possible for there to be swelling, bruising, and numbness after getting this procedure.

What are the risks of liposuction?

Liposuction is a serious surgery that requires careful consideration. It’s important to discuss all the risks of liposuction with your doctor before having the procedure.

Who might not be a candidate for liposuction?

Not everyone is a candidate for liposuction  those who have poor skin quality or excessive loose, saggy skin. But many people with fat deposits in their thighs, hips and buttocks are candidates if they meet the following criteria: they are in good health; they are realistic about the limitations of liposuction as well as its potential benefits; they have realistic expectations of what it might achieve for them; and they are motivated to undergo a procedure that will improve their body contour.

Who performs liposuction?

If you’ve noticed that your gradual weight gain has started to turn into an ugly bulge, it might be time for liposuction. Don’t worry; if you decide to go this route, there are some excellent cosmetic surgeons who specialize in the procedure. A plastic surgeon performs liposuction by inserting a small hollow tube called a cannula through a tiny incision in your skin that connects to a suctioning device. The doctor will move the cannula back and forth along the fat layer to remove it.

What to Expect After Your Surgery

After your surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room where you will be kept under the close observation of our doctors and nurses. In some instances, especially those in which heart and lung surgeries were performed, a critical care nurse or doctor may watch over your vital signs and general progress during your post-operative period.

Proposed use of medications after Surgery?

Please ensure that you read and follow the instructions about how to use each medication. It is important that you do not change how you use these medicines, unless your doctor says so. For example, if your doctor told you to use a medicine twice a day but you have been using the medicine only once a day, please do not change this pattern of use without first speaking with your physician. Also, if you missed a dose of any medicine, please take it as soon as possible and not later than 2 hours after the time when you remember.

Results

After your liposuction surgery, you should see some noticeable results after the swelling goes down. Although it may take several months for the full results to appear, you will notice that the area where fat was removed no longer has a bulge.

How will you feel after fat removal surgery

Afterwards, you may still be in a little discomfort and discomfort is always managed with pain killers. Each patient receives a comprehensive information leaflet and patients are encouraged to stay as mobile as possible during their early recovery stage to help improve their circulation. This in turn will help diminish residual swelling and bruising and aid a more speedy recovery.