Liposuction, a surgical body contouring technique, is one of the most popular among different plastic surgery options. It involves the process of removing too much fat from specific areas of the body such as the upper arms, abdomen, hips and thighs, through a stainless steel suction tube called cannula.
Liposuction is called many names. It is also known as lipoplasty, liposculpture suction lipectomy or simply lipo. It comes from the Greek word “lipos”, meaning fat. Liposuction surgery varies greatly on different factors such as whether you are combining it with other plastic surgery procedures, or what your cosmetic goals are.
Liposuction uses suction to get rid of excess fat deposits in the body. It is provided by a vacuum-like device or a large syringe inserted through a small incision in the body. The doctor then suctions out the fat tissues.
Am I A Qualified Candidate for Liposuction?
You are not qualified for liposuction if you have a weak immune system and illnesses like diabetes, heart problems, history of blood clots or restricted blood flow. Furthermore, pregnant or lactating women are not allowed to have liposuction. Taking medication such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and non-steroidal anti inflammatory must be stop before and after the surgery. You can only be a good candidate for liposuction if you are over 18, have a normal weight, in good general health, have tried diet and exercise regimen and experiencing specific trouble with areas such as tummy, thighs and butt that is not responding to any diet and exercise.
Liposuction is a surgery so prospective patients must learn the basics of the process beforehand. At once, it is very important to choose a qualified liposuction surgeon, one who is highly experienced― has performed many liposuction surgeries will more likely perfect his technique and results. Then schedule a consultation with your liposuction surgeon prior to the operation, discuss with him the entire procedure, its risks and limitations, view before and after photos of previous patients, the kind of anesthesia and facility your surgeon will use, the cost and don’t forget to ask questions whenever you are not comfortable.
The cost of liposuction depends on your surgeon, area of the body you want to target and the procedure you will have. Basically, liposuction procedure runs from $1500 to $7500. It should be paid in full by the patient but unfortunately it is not covered by insurance.
Similar to any cosmetic surgery, liposuction carries side effects such as scars, bruisers and swelling. Post- liposuction swelling and lumpiness disappear several months after surgery while bruising will fade after a few days. You can resume your normal activities several days and weeks afterwards allowing the body to get used to its new shape. To maintain your figure after liposuction, you should still stick to a moderate diet and exercise for 30 minutes― 3 to 5 times a week, also to improve health and prevent illnesses that may occur.
Generally, regular exercise accompanied with healthy eating habits, though a long way process compared to liposuction has always been proven to loose weight.