What is liposuction?
Liposuction, sometimes called "lipo" by patients, removes excess fat deposits
slims and reshapes certain parts of your body and improves your body lines and proportions
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First Step for Liposuction Candidates
Liposuction is also known as lipoectomy, lipoaspiration, liposculpture and lipoplasty. In the UK, there was a 41% increase in liposuction cases in 2013 (The British Association of Esthetic Plastic Surgeons, 2014). In 2013, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reported liposuction as the most popular surgical procedure, with a 16% increase over the previous year. Initially, liposuction was the most
popular in women, but over the years liposuction became increasingly popular in the male population and was now
the leading cosmetic surgery procedure in both genders. Liposuction is a surgical procedure that involves the use of cannulas specialized in the lactation and absorption of subcutaneous fat for aesthetic body shaping and/or lipid transfer. Liposuction has evolved over the years to assist with several other areas of reconstruction, including the chest, head and neck
region, and upper and lower extremities.
Suitable Candidates for Liposuction
Liposuction is generally an elective procedure in healthy patients. Careful patient selection is of great importance to obtain a satisfactory
result. Other key factors are lifestyle changes (smoking, alcohol, chemical tranquilizers), regular exercise and a balanced diet. In addition to evaluating and discussing any concerns
patients may seek counselling
to deal with these lifestyle changes. It should. Those who adhered to these lifestyle changes showed significant improvements
in self-esteem and productivity. Before the procedure is performed, pregnancy, psychiatric history or body deformity, morbid
obesity, unattainable expectations, comorbidities, bleeding disorders and impaired wound healing
should be taken into consideration.
Anatomy and Areas to Consider
Body shaping with liposuction requires investigating the basic anatomical information of fat in metabolism and its relationship with the underlying fat tissue in order to provide optimal results. Subcutaneous
fat varies in the body according to density, thickness and adherence. It can be divided into three layers: super emission, intermediate
and deep layers. Since the risk of ecchymosis, bleeding, cutaneous trauma and body contour irregularities is high, intervention in the uppermost layer should be avoided. Subcutaneous fat tissue is connected to the underlying tissue through fascia
brous attachments in the layers that continue downwards. Areas with relatively thicker and
dense attachments are responsible for the patient's natural shape and contours and are called attachment
zones. These areas can be crossed, but should not be absorbed directly. Head and neck
liposuction has gained popularity
over the last decade due to the development of proper techniques and safer equipment. Jowl and submental liposuction are the most popular in this region and general satisfaction rates
are high. The torso is a very popular area for liposuction in men and women.
Anesthesia Options
Anesthesia options vary in each case and require discussion and evaluation of the patient's preoperative condition.
is of critical importance. In choosing anesthesia, the patient general health, surgeon/physician
preference, patient's preference, estimated aspiration volume, optimal patient position, length of surgery time, progress during surgery, and available facilities should be taken into consideration. The three forms of anesthesia used are local anesthesia, intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. In order to apply anesthesia, the physiological changes that occur during liposuction
must be well understood.
Common Liposuction Techniques
Various techniques are currently available to apply liposuction. Several factors
should be considered before choosing the appropriate technique. These include body areas, amount of fat removal, areas to be removed, review
liposuction and the possibility of skin sagging. The most commonly used options include
suction-assisted liposuction (SAL), PAL, UAL, VASER liposuction, water-assisted lip suction (WAL), and laser
assisted liposuction (LAL).
Liposuction techniques can be used to reduce local fat deposits on:
- Thighs
- Hips and buttocks
- Abdomen and waist
- Upper arms
- Back
- Inner knees
- Chest area
- Cheeks, chin and neck
- Calves and ankles
- Liposuction can be performed alone or in combination with other plastic surgery
procedures such as facial aesthetics, breast reduction or abdominal toning.
What Liposuction Can't Do!
Liposuction is not a cure for obesity or a substitute for proper diet and exercise.
It is also not an effective treatment for cellulite - usually on the hips, buttocks and hips. swollen
skin - or loose sagging skin seen on the buttocks.
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