Liposuction as the name suggests is suction of the lipid or fat. Before I tell you more about it, let me clarify that the Liposuction is neither an alternative for diet and exercise as many believe nor a weight loss method. The amount of fat that is removed is usually between 2 to 5kg.
It is used to contour those out of proportion and unsightly area of the body to get a better appearance. Liposuction can be done at any age but it is preferable to get it done when the skin is elastic. An inelastic skin may not re drape well and might require subsequent
skin tightening procedures. It is virtually done any where in the body. Cheeks, neck, upper arm, breast or chest, back, abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks, inner or outer thigh, calves or ankles- Any where from head to toe. Gynecomastia or male breast enlargement is also effectively treated by Liposuction.
A small hollow tube called cannula is inserted through one or more tiny incisions made near the area where the fat has to be suctioned and removed. The incison is usually less than ¼” in size to be inconspicuous and gets hidden in the skin fold or contour line. A vacuum pressure is connected by tubing to the cannula. The suction device vacuums away the
unwanted fat. If the patient maintains the preoperative weight the results are permanent. In the case of small gain in weight the fat gets evenly distributed instead of accumulating in the problematic areas that were treated.
The patient has to wait for some time to see the complete result of Liposuction as fluid retention and prolonged swelling takes time to subside making the healing slow.
Compression Garments are recommended to bring down the swelling. The procedure may require a day or two’s hospitalization. The cost varies between 35 thousand to 60 thousand.
I wish to conclude saying that it is also not an effective in Cellulite treatment which is the dimpled, bumpy and uneven appearance in the skin, usually termed as the female equivalent of Male balding.
If you are uncomfortable or unhappy about any part of your body the best thing to do is to get it SUCTIONED OUT!
