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Liposuction

Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty, is a surgical procedure which is effective for removing excess fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise, from specific parts of the body. Areas that can be treated include the chin, abdomen, hips, thighs, upper arms, buttocks, back, knees, jowls, and neck. This body sculpting procedure is not however, a substitute for a weight loss regimen.

 

Liposuction treatment is offered for men and women alike. Physically healthy and psychologically stable individuals with normal body weight but having localized areas of superfluous fat are the ideal candidates for liposuction. Individuals slightly overweight can also benefit from liposuction, but cannot expect results as good as those of people with normal body weight. The results of liposculpture are more or less permanent. If you gain weight after the procedure, the fat won’t get deposited in the treated area; it would be more evenly distributed throughout the body.

Liposculpture is considered safe, though rare complications and risks might occur. Only small incisions are needed in the areas targeted for treatment. The scars are usually quarter of an inch in length. In most cases, the incisions are made in a natural body crease or in a concealed area.

The results of liposuction depend on a number of factors such as age, weight, skin elasticity, body fluid and overall health. Skin quality is a major consideration in liposuction. Liposuction can improve the shape and tone of your body, but it cannot treat cellulite, a skin condition in which a kind of superficial fat is trapped in pockets underneath the top layer of the skin, most prevalent in the thigh and hip area. Liposuction also cannot correct loose, hanging skin.

Traditional liposuction has been available for many decades. Though effective, it was fairly traumatic to the body, resulting in significant blood loss and swelling, and requiring a longer recovery period. During the past decade, liposuction surgery has seen a tremendous advancement in the techniques used, making it more effective in removing unwanted fat deposits in a very safe manner.

A number of different techniques are used for liposuction, with the most widely used being the tumescent technique, ultrasound assisted liposuction, power assisted liposuction, and laser assisted liposuction. Tumescent technique is a relatively safe method of liposuction. The treatment involves injecting high volumes of anesthetic fluid into the areas to be treated. Tumescent liposuction permits more accurate fat removal, while causing less blood loss. Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction (UAL) is a technique where ultrasonic energy is applied to break up fat cells prior to removal. It is considered more effective for removing fibrous fat that is usually found in the upper back and male breast area. This treatment causes much lesser swelling and bruising, resulting in a quick recovery.

Another breakthrough in body sculpting, Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL), uses a motor-powered cannula that vibrates minutely to loosen fat cells from the body for easier suction. The excessive fat accumulation can then be removed gently without harming the surrounding tissue. This procedure demands lesser recovery time, and ensures improved safety.

Laser-assisted liposuction is one of the most popular and successful procedures employed for melting away excess fat. SmartLipo is the first FDA-approved laser-assisted lipolysis system, designed for excess fat removal and body toning. SmartLipo also tightens loose, saggy skin, which could not be successfully treated by the earlier methods. The surgery is only performed under local anesthesia and offers more advantages than other liposuction techniques in terms of safety, comfort, and quality of treatment. SmartLipo entails lesser recovery time; the patients can often return to normal activities and work within a few days. The surgeon usually advises rest for a day or two following the treatment. If the amount of fat removed is large, the recovery time might be longer.

While all these different techniques exist, the final results depend upon the skill of the surgeon performing the surgery. Liposculpture surgery is performed at bodySCULPT™, an all-inclusive plastic surgery practice in Manhattan, New York City (NYC). The surgery is usually performed as outpatient surgery, under general anesthesia. Patients are given ample opportunity to meet and discuss pain relief options with our anesthesiologist prior to any procedure. The duration of the surgery ranges from half an hour to three hours, depending on the number of areas to be treated and the complexity of the surgery. Nurses and other service personnel will be assigned to provide adequate post-operative monitoring. The assigned patient care coordinator will guide the patient through all stages of the process, from scheduling the surgery to making arrangements for accommodation.

Depending on the liposuction procedure, patients might be asked to wear a support garment continuously for the prescribed number of days following the surgery, except while bathing. Soreness in the treated areas lasts for about 48 hours while bruising usually lasts for two weeks. Bleeding and infection are the most adverse effects of the treatment, but are uncommon.

Liposuction surgery can bring about the desired change within a very short period of time. Significant improvements can be seen within a few weeks while permanent positive results can be seen in a few months.