Liposuction is not a weight reduction procedure or a treatment for obesity, rather it is best performed for localised bulges refractive to exercise or weight loss. The excess fatty deposits are suctioned using a specialised cannula and it is excellent for the trochanteric [hip], arm, thigh, abdomen and neck areas.
Options
Conventional Liposuction - hand syringes or a suction machine is used in this technique.
Power Assisted Liposuction [PAL] - here a power assisted handpeice is used for liposuction.
VASER - this is an ultrasound assisted technique whereby the fat is broken down by sound waves and then suctioned with the conventional liposuction technique.
With all the different techniques infiltration is done with tumescent solution to reduce blood loss. The option best suited for you will depend on the area/areas needing treatment and is decided after discussion with your surgeon.
Procedure
The procedure is performed under a General Anaesthetic and areas needing treatment are marked pre-operatively. It takes 1-3 hours depending on the areas to be suctioned.
Common areas – Arms, Abdomen, Flanks, Thigh
Other areas –Face and neck, Buttocks, Calf
Small incisions are made from where the cannula is introduced within the skin creases and these heal well. The area liposuctioned is usually strapped in theatre for comfort and support. Patients begin mobilising the same day and are usually discharged home later the same day or the next morning.
Potential Risks
Risks with liposuction are uncommon when safety regulations are followed. Temporary alteration of sensation and bruising can occur which resolve in a few weeks. Contour irregularities and asymmetry have also been reported.
Aftercare
The sutures at the incision site are removed in 7-10 days. When the strapping is removed, patients are advised to wear a compression garment for the next 6-8 weeks for better contour. Bruising and swelling settle in 2-3 weeks. Patients can go back to work in 10 days and full activity in 4-6 weeks.
In order for longevity of results adopting an active and healthy lifestyle is important..
Dr Vimla Rajan, Dr Ruchika Rajan
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