During the examination, the patients' wishes are determined. It is determined what the patient's body wants to change. The surgeon explains in a realistic manner what can and cannot be done.Some of the patients may need stretching procedures (abdominal and thigh lift).
The surgeon is especially helpful for LIPOSUCTION Non-ideal candidates should be identified and acted consciously. For example;
1. Perfectionist patients,
2. Severely depressive patients with nutritional problems,
3. Overweight patients who cannot lose weight and those who expect surgery to solve this problem.
Ideal patients are those who maintain a stable body weight and follow diet and exercise. Those who have a history of frequent weight gain and loss are at risk of gaining weight after LIPOSUCTION. It is necessary to maintain body weight and follow a diet and exercise regime for at least 6-12 months.
LIPOSUCTION, should not be used for obesity treatment. We are used to remove diet-resistant and genetically accumulated fat.
We examine these patients in detail. If problem areas are the focus of the examination, we evaluate the entire body contour. Cellulite and asymmetries are detected. If it is important, the patient's attention is drawn to this area. Hernia in the abdominal area, abdominal wall laxity, and any situation that will affect the integrity of the abdominal wall are carefully detected.
One of the important physical findings that will significantly affect the final result is the patient's leather quality. The desired result can be achieved more easily by thick skin retracting, that is, shrinking, after the procedure. The desired result cannot be obtained because thin skin and skin cracks cannot shrink sufficiently.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgery in which fat accumulations in certain parts of the body are sucked with a special vacuum and fats are removed from the body. It is definitely not a 'weight loss surgery', but a 'body contour correction' surgery. With this surgery, the volume is increased While fat tissue that is resistant to diet and exercise is removed from the body, the number of existing fat cells is also reduced.
Liposuction removes the excess stubborn fat in the deep layers, but also superficial fat tissue developed in the last 10 years. Fat accumulations that cause contour irregularities can also be removed with a method called strong>liposuctionorliposculpture.Liposculpture technique is also used to eliminate sagging skin and eliminate stubborn cellulite. It has become a method.
Surgery
Surgery is performed in the operating room under hospital conditions and under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Only local anesthesia can be applied in very limited small areas. The surgery takes between 1-5 hours depending on the condition of the areas to be vacuumed. Cannula entry holes are usually not stitched or 1-2 stitches are placed. Sometimes, special thin tubes (drains) are placed in the areas using cannula holes, this serves to drain the serum accumulated inside. Depending on the extent of the surgery, it is possible to leave the hospital on the same day or after 24 hours.
At the end of the surgery, a special bandage is applied to the vacuumed areas and the patient is put on a special corset. After the surgery, the patient is dressed. The patient continues to wear a corset for 5-6 weeks. Purplish color changes may occur in areas where vacuum has been applied. There may be swelling, tingling and burning sensation. These will disappear on their own within 3 weeks, and surgery and scars will become indistinct within 2-6 months.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which areas are suitable for liposuction?
Under the chin, cheeks, neck, inner upper arm, breasts, chest, abdomen It has become possible to remove fat accumulations in many areas of the body such as waist, hip, thigh, inner side of the knee, and back of the leg with vacuum. It is also used as a complementary procedure to other body contour correction surgeries (tummy tuck, breast reduction, etc.).
Will there be any scars after liposuction?
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How many liters of fat can be removed at a time? Can liposuction be performed again?
A maximum of 4-5 liters of fat can be removed without disturbing the patient's balance and body functions. But there are also those who take more by donating fluid and blood. It is the surgeon's choice here. If the patient has large areas, surgery can be performed again at intervals of 3-6 MONTHS.
Post-Liposuction Process
The most worrying thing for people during the LIPOSUCTION operation is the process they will experience after the operation. The results of the operation suppress these concerns. Our goal is not to eliminate these concerns but to raise the patient's awareness before the operation.
Nutrition: The patient starts to eat liquid and soft foods after 4-6 hours of fasting after the operation.
The first 24 hours fluid supplementation is determined by the doctor. It is adjusted according to urine output and the amount of fat taken. Afterwards, the patient is recommended to drink 2500 cc of water daily.
The patient is recommended to consume foods with normal calories but rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals at home. It is recommended to eat foods high in fiber to avoid constipation complaints.
Walking: After feeding, the patient is first asked to sit and then take a walk of at least 10 steps. If anemia and hypotension are present, walking may be postponed.
Emboli;Permanent damage may occur when the clot in the leg veins migrates to the lungs or brain. Contrary to popular belief, the clot is not a fat clot, but a blood clot.
Too much fat is removed during the operation, long operation time, Smoking, obesity, use of birth control pills, existing cardiovascular diseases and post-operative inactivity increase the possibility of embolism Additional precautions in the presence of these. is taken. The risk of embolism is reduced by the use of socks, blood thinners and early mobilization.
Anemia: With VASER LIPOSUCTION, the amount of bleeding is less. However, blood values are still checked if large amounts of fat are aspirated. If the blood amount is below 8 mg/dl, blood transfusion is considered.
Corset use; It is necessary for shaping the body after the operation. It is also important for controlling edema and limiting bleeding. The corset should be tight enough to be difficult to put on. In fact, it should be difficult to wear. Bad corsets can cause sweating and scratching.
After the edema subsidesthe corset should be replaced with a smaller size. Corsets can be worn continuously for 3-4 weeks,then intermittently during the day.
Echymosis (bruising); Vaser liposuctabruises are very less. Most of the time, the corset fold is in place, and any bruises disappear within 7-10 days.
Medicationuse; Patients use painkillers at home for 7 days and antibiotics for 5 days.
Massage; It is appropriate to perform lymphatic drainage massages after 10 days. It accelerates healing and removal of edema. Apart from LYMPH DRAINAGE, walking exercises are also used as massage.
Discharge; Sometimes there may be a watery blood-like discharge. It can continue for 3 DAYS.
Will I Gain Fat in the Same Area After Liposuction?
FAT CELLS It is produced by the body in three different periods; in the womb, during early childhood and adolescence.Usually after maturation, the total number of fat cells in the body does not increase.FAT is removed by liposuction or other methods. New fat cells do not replace the CELLS.
But this is also limited. Because the area where liposuction is applied has a lot of scar tissue, just like burn healing, which limits the fat cells like a cage.The lobule volume does not expand any more.
CONCLUSION Continue a balanced diet and exercise throughout life It should be said.
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