Liposuction
With this technique, fat is removed from parts of the body such as the abdomen, hips, arms and neck. It is performed in areas where there is lubrication that does not decrease with weight loss and exercise. And it is the operation that aims to reduce the excess fat in the area.
Treatment Details
Risks
Applications in the field of aesthetic surgery are medical interventions. This procedure is also a surgical application. And it is performed in the operating room in a hospital setting. Performing the necessary examinations for treatment reduces the risks that may occur. In addition, the surgery must be advanced by a specialist doctor. And the patient’s compliance with the doctor’s recommendations eliminates the risks.
However, since the operation is performed under general anesthesia or sedation, the risks of anesthesia are also valid in this surgery. Incorrect applications or adipose tissues taken from faulty areas may cause collapse or sagging. For this reason, it is beneficial to prefer physicians who are experienced in this surgery.
During The Surgery
In this surgery, incisions of a few millimeters are made in the skin. With the help of hollow tubes (cannulas) inserted into these incisions, the subcutaneous fat tissue is sucked. A vacuuming device connected to these small tubes performs the suction. The word “suction” in the name of the surgery also refers to this vacuuming technique.
There is no numerical increase in fat cells since puberty. However, these fat cells gain volume. The purpose of this surgery is to reduce the number of fat cells in the treated area. During the operation, the patient is given general anesthesia or local anesthesia (sedation). In addition, the procedure must be performed in the operating room environment.
Depending on the amount of fat to be removed from the patient, the duration of the operation varies. On average, the surgery takes between half an hour and 6 hours. There are incisions at the entry points of the cannulas. Self-dissolving sutures are placed on these incisions. Usually, 1 suture is sufficient for each entry point during surgery.
After The Surgery
Usually, hospitalization is not required after surgery. In more extensive procedures, the patient may need to stay in the hospital for 1 night. During the first 3-4 days after the operation, the patient may feel pain and ache in the operation and suture areas. Oral painkillers will relieve the patient’s pain.
In the first week, there will be mild to moderate swelling and bruising in the operated area. These will disappear over time. Generally, it is possible for the person to return to work after 3-4 days. In addition, the patient can start jogging 2 weeks after the operation. For heavier sports, it is necessary to wait 6-8 weeks.
After the operation, it is beneficial to use a corset in order to adapt the skin tissue to the area where the fat is removed and not to sag. Depending on the technique used, the duration of the corset use of the patient varies. Your doctor will inform you about how long you should use a corset.
