Liposculture (liposuction).

The liposuction is indicated for removal of localized fat which is unable to be lost in a conventional manner such as dieting. It is important to know that this method is not indicated for patients who are just willing to lose some weight, but for those who would like to shape body contour.

Areas for liposuction:

Abdomen, back, sides or posterior region of the weist, thighs, knees, arms and submental region.

How is the surgery performed?

General anesthesia is recommended except for cases of minimum fat deposits in which local anesthesia or sedatives are accepted. Small incisions are made. Thin canulas are introduced which shall liberate and aspirate excess fat. It is important to shape each region as the aspiration canula passes.

Postoperative care

Postoperative will vary according to the magnitude of the liposuction. In bigger surgeries the patient will remain hospitalized for 24 hours in order to regain liquids and minerals often lost during this type of surgery. The patient will be recommended to rest during a week in these cases. The use of a girdle or tights will be recommended during 1 week or 2. It is advisable a manual lymphatic drainage to accelerate postoperative evolution diminishing edema. Ultrasound may also be indicated for some specific regions.

A stitch remains for each incision which will be removed a week after procedure. Hematomas are common in this type of surgery which are expected to disappear after 2 to 4 weeks. Final results are not evident until the fourth month when edema disappears.

Can the fat removed reappear?

If the patient maintains the same range of weight, the results last longer. In cases of moderate weight gain, the patient will gain such weight in an even manner. But in cases in which the patient gains a lot of weight, some of the results of the surgery will be lost completely depending on the area.

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