Liposuction

Liposuccion

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that remodels the body to reshape certain areas of the body.

This procedure improves your shape and proportions by removing local fat deposits in different parts of the body.

Who is a good candidate for liposuction?

The objective of liposuction is to remove small pockets of fat to improve the silhouette, but it’s not a substitute for substantial weight loss.

A good candidate for liposuction is someone who is already at or near their ideal healthy weight but has some “problem areas” that don’t respond to diet and exercise. For best results, candidates should have good muscle tone and firm skin. They should be willing to continue a healthy lifestyle after the procedure.

The liposuction procedure

There are several different ways to perform liposuction. The most common is called tumescent liposuction. An anesthetic solution is injected into the body before fat is removed via a thin, hollow tube called a cannula. The anesthetic solution numbs the area, reduces bleeding, and makes the fat easier to remove. Liposuction is performed under a general anesthetic.

How long does liposuction take?

In general, it takes around one hour to perform liposuction on one part of the body, so the time it takes for a procedure depends on how many areas of the body are being worked on.

If liposuction is being combined with another procedure, the entire surgery is likely to take several hours.

Can liposuction be combined with other procedures?

Liposuction is ideal for combining with other procedures, and many people who have procedures such as breast lifts, tummy tucks, and mommy makeovers, choose to have liposuction at the same time.

The fat removed during liposuction can even be transferred into other parts of the body, as in the Brazilian butt lift and breast augmentation with fat transfer.

Recovry

How long after liposuction can a patient go home?

If you have liposuction in several different parts of the body or combine liposuction with a procedure such as a tummy tuck or a mommy makeover, you might stay at the clinic for 5 night.

How do I prepare for liposuction recovery?

After a couple of weeks, most people can return to all of their usual activities. Note that these are average times; for people who have larger or multiple areas of fat removed, the recovery period may be longer.