Even a thin individual can have stubborn fat deposits that may not respond to rigorous training or a grueling diet. By targeting areas such as the abdomen, thighs, arms, neck, and other parts of the body, liposuction can help you strategically remove that fat. Whether you want to refine a specific body area or change the overall body contour, liposuction is one of the ways you can get a step closer to your body goals.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a procedure used to remove excess fat from various parts of the body. It is typically performed on the abdomen, hips, buttocks, arms, back, and even face cheeks, to contour and reshape the body.
It can be combined with other types of cosmetic surgery, such as tummy tuck, Brazilian butt lift, mommy makeover, arm lift, and others. The procedure is suitable for both men and women because the overall effects can bring out feminine as well as masculine features, make your body look more slender, and boost your confidence through the roof.
How Is Liposuction Done?
Liposuction is done under general anesthesia. During classic, also called tumescent or vacuum liposuction, a solution of saline, lidocaine, and sodium bicarbonate is injected under the skin, to specific parts of your body. This makes the fat extraction process much easier, painless, and without a lot of swelling and bruising.
After tumescent fluid injection, the surgeon can use an ultrasonic or vibratory cannula to remove the fat from your body.
The duration of the procedure depends on the number of areas to be treated, but on average takes from 1 to 4.5-5 hours.
How to Prepare for Liposuction?
Before the procedure, your surgeon will offer advice on how to prepare for the surgery, what to and what not to do in the days before.
Some of the general advice might include diet improvements, not smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol.
Recovery After Liposuction
Immediately after the surgery, you might have to wear special compression garments that will help your body get used to its new shape. Because the procedure is quick, you can usually go home the same day.
If you experience any pain or discomfort during the first few days after the surgery, your surgeon can prescribe pain medication.
The overall recovery process usually lasts around six weeks, but you will be able to go back to your regular activities much sooner than that.
Why Do People Get Liposuction?
Patients decide to get liposuction for multiple reasons, which include:
- Stubborn fat areas (that you can not get rid of with exercise and diet),
- Aesthetic preferences (some people simply want to enhance their curves or define their jawline),
- Weight loss plateau (during your weight loss journey you reached a point where you no longer see any effects of exercise and diet),
- Fat redistribution (you want to transfer the fat to another part of your body, such as the butt),
- Lipedema.
It’s important to remember that liposuction isn’t a method to fight obesity. You should always keep in mind that proper nutrition and exercise are key components of maintaining a healthy weight and keeping the results of a procedure for a long time.
With liposuction, excess fat can be easily removed, and the body can gain a clear contour and slimness. In addition, by gaining a more attractive, beautiful figure, people after liposuction are highly motivated to keep the results. Schedule a free consultation with our team of highly qualified specialists to learn more about liposuction and decide which method is right for you.
We perform different liposuction procedures, which include:
Lipo 360°
The Lipo 360° procedure aims to remove fat cells from all around the abdomen, including the stomach, back, and hips to achieve smoother, slimmer, and more toned contours of the body.
Lipedema Liposuction
Lipedema liposuction is a type of liposuction used to remove fatty tissue accumulated in patients’ lower extremities, one of the symptoms of lipedema. It is one of the most successful solutions for lipedema and the direct results can last up to five years.
Cheek Liposuction
Cheek liposuction is the process of permanently removing excess fat from the face and cheeks. This cosmetic procedure is typically performed for people wanting a slimmer or more contoured facial appearance.
Neck Liposuction
Neck liposuction stands for a type of liposuction that removes the fat from the neck, giving you a more contoured jawline and accentuating your collar bones.
Results after liposuction can last for years. While there is a chance of regaining some of that fat, especially if you go through pregnancy, in most cases, having a balanced diet and keeping your body active will ensure long-lasting results.
Liposuction is not really painful. While you might experience some milder pain or discomfort in the first few days after the surgery, it usually goes away quite fast and you can go back to your regular activities.
In most cases, liposuction will not leave any sagging skin on your stomach. In some cases, if the surgeon removes a lot of fat from your stomach, the skin can seem a bit loose, but by the time you fully heal, the skin will adapt to your new shape and the sagging will go away, especially when you wear a compressive garment. But keep in mind that liposuction does not affect the overall elasticity of the skin, so if you do have loose skin on your stomach, then some other types of cosmetic procedures, such as tummy tuck, could help resolve the issue.
Liposuction does not leave large noticeable scars. During the procedure, surgeons use very small incisions, that can leave scars, but they are strategically placed so that, after you heal, they are practically invisible.
