Liposuction
Liposuction (also called lipoplasty) is a method of reshaping targeted areas of your body by eliminating unwanted fat deposits. If you are considering a liposuction but have some questions on what to expect, here are some tips concerning the preparation and the recovery phases.
Benefits of liposuction
In spite following a healthy diet and getting regular exercise, some people still develop areas where body fat tends to accumulate. Sometimes genetic factors play a role. By removing excess fat from problem areas with liposuction, you can reshape your body, getting the slim lines and ideal proportions that you desire. Many people find that it enhances their self image and their confidence level.
Men can often benefit from liposuction, and not just due to the esthetic effects. Removal of excess fat can also help lower the risks of diabetes, lessen certain factors in cardiac risks, reduce hypertension, and assist with hypercholesterolemia.
Getting ready
When you are getting ready for a liposuction procedure, you would need to do the following:
- Quit smoking before your surgery
- Get adequate exercise and eat healthy food
- Have someone on hand to assist you after the procedure
- You may need to adjust some of your current medications
- You may need to get lab tests done
- Always follow the instructions of your doctor
Convalescence
- You may be a bit sore for a few days, so your doctor can prescribe appropriate pain killers.
- You may get a compression garment to wear for several days to speed recovery.
- Scars from laser liposuction are small and inconspicuous.
- Follow your surgeon’s instructions carefully about post surgery medications and care. If you have any questions or concerns, check with your doctor.
Laser liposculpture is a new technique for liposuction, and it allows the procedure to be done less intrusively. Using laser techniques, there is less damage to the patient’s surrounding nerves and blood vessels. The patient has a faster recovery, with less pain and discomfort.
Liposuction risks and safety
The decision to have plastic surgery is extremely personal. You will have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications of liposuction are acceptable. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure and any risks and potential complications.
Liposuction risks include:
Anesthesia risks Bruising Change in skin sensation that may persist Damage to deeper structures such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles, lungs and abdominal organs Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications. Bruising Deep Known thrombosis. Rare cardiac and pulmonary complications. Swelling Infection in some rare cases.