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Considering Liposuction as a means of targeting those problem areas? Liposuction is a weight loss surgery where pockets of fat that are resistant to regular regimes of diet and exercise can be removed, with the aim of creating a new, slimmer body contour.
Liposuction falls under the umbrella of cosmetic surgery, and is one of the most frequent types of non-essential surgery performed the world over. So how exactly is Liposuction accomplished? Is it safe? And most importantly, is it right for you?
Liposuction is a procedure where excess fat is removed from beneath the skin using a small tube, called a cannula, and a suction device. It's generally used only for removing small pockets of fat, and shouldn't be viewed as an easy alternative to a healthy diet and exercise regime. It's also important not to remove too much fat at one time, because it can disrupt the body's internal balance.
There are several different methods for the procedure. The patient is usually given a local, rather than general anaesthetic, numbing the area, but keeping the individual conscious. In the basic procedure, the tube is inserted into a small incision, and the surgeon gently moves the tube through the fat deposit, loosening the fat cells and sucking them out. Other methods use fluids injected into the deposit to soften and loosen it. Sometimes ultrasound machines or power-operated devices are used to ensure increased precision.
After the procedure, patients may experience bruising and numbness, and will generally have to wear a compression bandage until the healing is well underway. Though the procedure is widely used, it does have it's risks, and potential patients should be well educated before deciding to go ahead with the procedure. Besides the bruising, swelling, numbness and scaring that results, additional risks include allergic reactions to the anaesthetic or the fluid injected under the skin, skin damage, lumpiness, pulmonary embolism, and very rarely, skin necrosis. You should be wary of this procedure if you have a history of heart difficulties. Before going ahead with this kind of procedure, be sure to speak with your doctor.
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