Liposuction (Fat Removal)
Liposuciton is an effective medical intervention used for stubborn regional fat. Thanks to liposuction, which is a medical fat removal procedure, you can get rid of your regional fat that you cannot get rid of with methods such as healthy nutrition or exercise. Liposuction, a procedure performed by plastic surgery specialists, is a healthy and effective method that can be used for regional thinning.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a procedure usually performed for aesthetic purposes in the field of plastic surgery. Thanks to liposuction, which is the process of removing excess fat, regional thinning is achieved in many areas such as belly, waist or legs. Especially if you cannot get rid of regional fat despite reaching your ideal weight, avoiding foods that cause regional fat and exercising, liposuction may be the ideal solution for you. Liposuction, also known as liposuction, can be performed with classical methods or innovative techniques. However, no matter which method is used, liposuction should be performed by a plastic surgeon experienced in this field.
Liposuction Application Methods
Liposucitone can be applied using multiple methods. Which of the liposuction application methods will be preferred may vary depending on different factors such as the patient’s general health status, age and the area where liposuction will be performed. Liposuction application methods are mainly; classical method, wet technique, tumescent, ultrasonic and laser-assisted method. Each method has different advantages and may be more effective in different areas.
Who is Liposuction Suitable for?
Liposuction is suitable for individuals who are at a weight that does not fall within the scope of obesity or morbid obesity and who do not have any health problems that would prevent liposuction. The main reason for this situation is that contrary to what many people think, liposuction is not a slimming procedure but a procedure that provides regional thinning. In addition, in order to have liposuction, you should not be in special periods such as pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Liposuction Candidate Criteria
There are some criteria required for patients to undergo liposuction. One of the first and most important criteria is to be between the ages of 18 and 65. However, in extreme cases, individuals over the age of 65 can also benefit from liposuction along with skin lifting operations. The main reason for this situation is related to the criterion of high skin elasticity, which is another liposuction candidate criterion. It is very important that the skin is elastic in order to achieve an aesthetic appearance with regional thinning after liposuction. In addition to all these, another condition sought for liposuction is that the patient does not have an overweight problem at the level of obesity or morbid obesity.
Situations Where Liposuction is not Suitable
- Being under 18 years of age,
- Being obese or morbidly obese,
- Having insufficient skin elasticity,
- Being pregnant or breastfeeding,
- Having health problems related to blood clotting, such as hemophilia.
Liposuction Methods
As with any medical intervention in the field of health, there are innovative and different methods that can be used in addition to classical methods for liposuction. In particular, methods such as tumescent liposuction and laser liposuction are effective and innovative methods for achieving regional thinning by removing fat. The method to be used for liposuction, which is an aesthetic fat removal procedure, can be determined jointly in line with the expectations and wishes of the patient and the opinions of the plastic surgery specialist. The most commonly used liposuction methods can be discussed in more detail under two headings as classical techniques and tumescent liposuction method.
Classical Liposuction Techniques
Classical liposuction techniques are usually performed by using thin cannulas to remove excess fat tissue. The thin cannulas in question are inserted into the area through small incisions made when regional thinning is to be achieved, and the fat tissue is removed using suction power with special devices. Classical liposuction techniques, which can be performed under local or general anesthesia depending on the situation, are frequently preferred methods. With classical liposuction, aesthetic fat removal can be applied to many areas from the arm area to the belly area.
Tumescent Liposuction Method
Tumsecent liposuction method is one of the innovative and recently popularized liposuction techniques. In the tumescent liposuction method, unlike the classical liposuction technique, lidocaine and epinephrine used for local anesthesia are injected into the application area. Epinephrine is an adrenaline hormone and minimizes the severity of problematic situations such as the formation of bruises in the area while achieving effective results such as body contour correction with liposuction processing. In addition, the injection of lycodain and local anesthesia together with saline helps the tissues in the area to swell and the fat tissue to be removed more easily.
Advantages of Liposuction
Liposuction is very advantageous if it is performed under the right conditions and with techniques suitable for the person. The common advantageous result of different aesthetic liposuction procedures such as laser liposuction or classical liposuction is to get rid of very stubborn regional fat. In addition, the advantages of liposuction can be discussed in more detail under several headings.
Removal of Regional Fat
The problem of regional adiposity is a problem that can occur as a result of many different factors such as genetic predisposition or improper eating habits. The vast majority of individuals with regional adiposity problems may not be able to get rid of this problem despite eating a healthy diet and doing exercises that promise regional thinning. The main reason for this situation is that it is very difficult to get thinner in a regional way and there is no exercise that will scientifically provide thinning in a single region. Thanks to liposuction, the problem of regional adiposity can be eliminated to a great extent or completely.
Shaping Body Contours
As a result of the regional thinning obtained with liposuction, body contours can also be shaped. Especially with liposuction in more than one area, an aesthetic appearance can be obtained throughout the body where the lines are more prominent. For example, it is possible for a female patient to achieve a very feminine and aesthetic appearance with leg and arm liposuction.
Recovery Process After Liposuction
As in all kinds of medical interventions and aesthetic operations, it is necessary to pay attention to some things during the healing process after liposuction. Paying attention to factors such as the doctor’s recommendations, prohibitions and things that will positively affect the healing process is very important to overcome the healing process without complications. In addition, being careful during the healing process after liposuction is also very necessary and beneficial in terms of achieving more effective results in important issues such as regional thinning with the application.
Postoperative Care and Recovery
The length of the recovery period after liposuction may vary depending on the application area. However, in general, the early healing process after liposuction operations takes 2 – 4 weeks. In this process, it is necessary to take care of the area by dressing for the first 3-4 days. In addition to dressing, things such as keeping the area away from water in the first days and avoiding excessive heat before full healing takes place are very important for the healing process to be completed smoothly.
Reduction and Care of Scars After Liposuction
Whether there will be scars after liposuction may vary depending on the region and situation. However, in general, a minimal scar may occur in the areas where liposuction is applied. To prevent this scar from becoming permanent, it is necessary to follow your doctor’s recommendations and be careful about sun protection. In addition, you can use scar creams recommended by your doctor to reduce scars after liposuction or you can start laser treatments with approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
In which areas can liposuction be applied?
Liposuction can be applied to many areas. Liposuction can be performed on many areas such as the belly, upper and lower legs, back, arms and neck. When we look at the general patient profiles, especially the belly, legs and arms are the preferred areas for liposuction. If you want to have liposuction but cannot decide which areas should be treated, you can consult a plastic surgeon. The plastic surgeon decides which areas of your body should be treated with liposuction, taking into account many factors, from your skin elasticity to the areas where you have regional adiposity problems.
Are there scars after liposuction?
Whether there will be scars after liposuction may vary depending on the application area, the conditions under which the procedure is performed, what is done during the healing process and various factors. However, in general, there may be a minimal scarring after liposuction. These scars can be made almost invisible by protecting the application area from external factors that increase the possibility of scarring such as the sun during the early healing period and afterwards, if possible. In addition, even if there is a scar after liposuction, you can benefit from highly effective scar removal treatments by consulting your plastic surgery specialist.
How much fat can be removed with liposuction?
How much fat can be removed with liposuction may vary depending on factors such as the application area and the general health status of the patient. However, in general, approximately 4 – 5 liters of fat can be removed with liposuction. 4 – 5 liters of body fat corresponds to 5 kilograms in weight, so when you weigh yourself after the liposuction operation, you can see that you are approximately 5 kg lighter than your weight before the application. However, despite all these, liposuction should not be seen as a weight loss application because liposuction is not a weight loss operation but an application that offers regional thinning.
What is the risk of weight gain after liposuction?
The risk of weight gain after liposuction may vary depending on the person and various factors. Factors that reduce or increase the risk of weight gain after liposuction are dietary habits and physical activity level. If patients want to maintain the effect of regional thinning after liposuction and have a more aesthetic body, they can start living a physically active life with a healthy diet and an exercise program suitable for their general health status.
Does skin sagging occur after liposuction?
Whether there will be skin sagging after liposuction is a situation that is shaped depending on multiple factors. Eating a healthy diet after the operation and doing exercises that will help regional tightening regularly can prevent you from facing the problem of sagging skin. Plastic surgery specialists who have experience in liposuction may not approve the application considering your skin elasticity so that you do not face skin sagging after the application. In addition, you can benefit from innovative techniques that support tissues such as laser liposuction to prevent skin sagging after liposuction.
Is liposuction painful?
Liposuction is not a painful or painful procedure. Liposuction can be performed under local or general anesthesia depending on the situation. Both types of anesthesia prevent you from feeling any pain or soreness during liposuction. However, after liposuction, you may feel a minimal pain and soreness in the application area. You can alleviate this pain by using painkillers recommended by your doctor. In addition to all these, you can also alleviate your pain and soreness with edema-reducing methods such as cold application after liposuction.
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