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What is liposuction?
After the surgery, bandages are applied to keep pressure on the area and stop any bleeding, as well as to help maintain shape. Bandages are usually kept in place for at least 2 weeks. Your doctor may call you from time to time to check on your health and to monitor your healing. A visit back to the surgeon after 5-7 days is often recommended. Sometimes people gain weight after liposuction. This is due to the increased fluid from surgery.
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Liposuction
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that uses a suction technique to remove body fat in specific areas, such as from the abdomen, hips, thighs or buttocks. The procedure shapes or contours these areas. Candidates for liposuction are those who have too much body fat in specific spots, but who otherwise have stable body weight. Read more on
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Liposuction
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat from areas of the body via small, hollow instruments called cannulas. These instruments are inserted into tiny cuts (incisions) generally no bigger than one-quarter inch in diameter, where the fat will be removed. A medical-grade vacuum suctions tiny, broken up globules of fat into a canister. In tumescent liposuction, local anesthetic and other medications are injected into the fatty layer before suctioning excess fat. Read more on
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Liposuction
Liposuction is the removal of excess body fat by suction using special surgical equipment. A plastic surgeon typically does the surgery. Read more on
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Liposuction
Liposuction, also known as liposculpture or suction assisted lipectomy, is a treatment to remove excess body fat. It is usually carried out on areas of the body where there is a tendancy for deposits of fat to collect such as the buttocks, hips, thighs and abdomen. Other popular areas for liposuction are under the chin, neck, upper arms, breasts, knees, calves or ankles. Read more on
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Liposuction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Before the Procedure
Before your surgery, you will have an initial patient consultation, which will include a history, physical exam, and a psychological evaluation. You may need to bring someone (such as your spouse) with you during the visit. You may need a second consultation to give you time to think over the surgery.
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Description
Liposuction is a popular type of cosmetic surgery. It removes unwanted deposits of excess fat, to improve body appearance and to smooth irregular or distorted body shapes. The procedure is sometimes called body contouring.
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How you prepare
Before the procedure, discuss your medical history and what to expect from the surgery with your doctor. Tell your doctor about any medications, supplements or herbs you're taking and any medical conditions you have, as these may affect the success of your procedure.
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Indications
The following are some of the uses for liposuction:Cosmetic reasons, including "love handles," fat bulges, or an abnormal chin line.; To improve sexual function by reducing abnormal fat deposits on the inner thighs, thus allowing easier access to the vagina.; Body shaping for people who are bothered by fatty bulges or irregularities that cannot be removed by diet and/or exercise.; As a substitute for exercise and diet, or as a cure for general obesity. However, it may be used to remove fat from...
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Outlook (Prognosis)
The liposuctioned area may appear larger than before surgery because of swelling. You must wear a tight stocking, girdle, or snug elastic dressing over the treated area to reduce swelling and bleeding, and to help shrink the skin to fit the new contour. You should wear this garment continuously for 2 to 3 weeks.
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Results
About four weeks after the procedure, when most of the swelling has subsided, the area in which fat was removed should look less bulky. Within six months, the area should have its new leaner, tighter appearance.
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Results and recovery
If a general anaesthetic is used, you may have to stay in hospital overnight. If a local anaesthetic is used, it is possible to have liposuction as a day procedure. Following a general anaesthetic you will not be able to drive and will need help at home for the first 24 hours.
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Risks
Certain pre-existing conditions should be checked and brought under control before liposuction, including:History of heart problems (heart attack); High blood pressure; Diabetes; Allergic reactions to medications; Pulmonary problems (shortness of breath, air pockets in bloodstream); Allergies (antibiotics, asthma, surgical prep); Smoking, alcohol, or drug use; Shock (usually when not enough fluid is replaced during the surgery); Fluid overload (usually from the procedure); Infections (strep,...
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Risks and complications
When you have liposuction, like all surgical procedures, there are possible side-effects and the risk of complications.
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The operation
It is likely that you will be asked to undergo some general health tests before the operation to check that you are fit to undergo surgery.
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Things to consider
Any kind of cosmetic surgery, including liposuction, should not be undertaken lightly. You may feel it will improve your appearance but it can be expensive in time and money and there are a number of risks involved. The decision to have liposuction should only be taken after a lot of careful thought and questioning.
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Uses for liposuction
Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure and is carried out to improve a person's appearance, rather than their health. Many people find that they can lose weight, tone up, and reduce fatty areas with a combination of healthy eating and exercise.
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What you can expect
How your liposuction procedure is done depends on the technique that's used.
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Why it's done
Liposuction is not a weight-loss alternative, but rather a way to treat isolated areas of fat that are resistant to exercise and diet. Fat cells increase in size and volume with weight gain. Liposuction reduces the number of fat cells in a specific area. The amount of fat removed depends on the appearance of the area and the volume of fat. The resulting contour changes are long lasting, if your weight remains stable.
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