Liposuction

Liposuction is a surgical procedure which is performed to remove overly fat from different parts of the body.

How is liposuction performed? 

Liposuction can be performed for arms, abdominal area, breasts, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms or neck. Liposuction can be performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia. Generally, the surgery is performed under general anesthesia when a volumed area is being removed. There are different methods of liposuction such as suction assisted, laser assisted,  ultrasound-assisted and tumescent. According to amount of fat and your body type, the best method for you will be determined by your doctor.

The surgery takes a couple of hours, the duration of surgery changes according to the amount of fat and range of area.

Before the surgery

Liposuction could not provide weight loss, it helps looking firmer. Before the surgery eating healthy, quitting smoking and some medications which are containing aspirin are required. Also your doctor have some additional recommendations and it is important to follow these recommendations.

After the surgery 

After the surgery, your doctor will give you painkillers and antibiotics to prevent pain and swellings. If you have a liposuction for a limited area you may discharge at the same day otherwise you may stay one night in the hospital after the surgery.

Recovery period usually takes 3 to 4 weeks. To stay in the same weight after the surgery will help to receive benefit from the surgery. The results of liposuction may be visible in a year.