Liposuction Before and After

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Liposuction is a body contouring surgery that removes unwanted fat with a suction tube, known as a cannula. It is a great option for those who want a specific figure, but have areas on their body that are resistant to exercise and diet. Age, race, genetics, and body type can account for these stubborn fats. Liposuction is a solution for this problem and others. If you are considering this surgery, it is important to be knowledgeable of the process. Understanding the stages of liposuction before and after surgery is helpful when deciding if it is for you.

The first step of having a liposuction is scheduling an appointment to meet with a plastic surgeon or dermatologist who is qualified to perform the procedure. At that meeting, you and the doctor will discuss your motivations for surgery, your expectations, and whether the area of fat you wish to have removed is in an operable area.

If you are approved for the surgery, scheduling the operation comes next. The article “Liposuction” published in the Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery (2008) simplifies the surgical procedure into four steps. The first step occurs when the surgeon marks the areas of your body that will be relevant to your surgery with a felt-tipped pen. The second step is “preparation and positioning”. During this portion, the patient is laid on the operating table in a way that allows access to the areas that will be worked on. The patient is also coated with a povidone iodine solution and is anesthetized. In the third step, the areas of body fat that will be operated on are injected with an epinephrine solution. Suction with a cannula (a tube) is the final surgical step. A small incision is made into your skin for the tube to fit through. With this device, fat is carefully removed with a to-and-fro motion.

Liposuction does not end with the operation. Recovery, which may take months, is the last element. You can help ensure your surgery heals properly by walking within twenty-four hours of your surgery, avoiding activities that require long amounts of sitting, and by wearing pressure garments. Diet and exercise are also crucial for maintaining the results of your operation. With this information of liposuction before and after surgery, you can decide more confidently if the surgery fits your needs.

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