Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that basically takes out the fat from certain areas of a person's body
. The procedure requires major anesthesia and some incisions be done on the individual. Markings are made on areas where the procedure is to be done. Injections of a mixture of saline and other liquids liquefy the fat in the specific area to facilitate better removal.
How Often
The question of how often an individual can undergo liposuction is dependent on the overall health of the individual. If, after the initial session, the person is not satisfied with the end result, she or he can request re-entry of the same area after the standard recovery period. The re-entry can be tricky because the initial session can leave internal scarring of the tissues and muscles in the area. This means that the session can be unproductive in the sense that the fat may not be easily taken out as before due to the fibrous scars that may be present. If the patient is really not satisfied with the area that underwent the procedure, she or he can wait for such a time when the scarring may have recovered sufficiently enough to be less than what was initially present after the operation. In many cases, perfecting the area can happen with minimal touch ups. This means that judicious application of the procedure can actually positively affect the area.
If the patient wishes to have liposuction done in some other area of his or her body after being satisfied with the initial procedure, it can be done as soon as the body has recovered from the initial session. While there is no direct relation with body parts, the effect of the medication and the stress on the body can linger for up to several weeks. The human body also needs fat and can suffer from too much loss of this substance. Doctors usually limit the amount of fat extracted per session for each specific individual. The body might go into shock if too much fat is taken away in one session.
To lessen the occurrence of dissatisfaction, it is best to have an earnest and clear discussion between the patient and the surgeon. The patient should be clear regarding the results that he or she expects and the surgeon should be frank regarding what the results will actually be. Dissatisfaction can lead to repeat session of liposuction and this can lead to imperfections if there is not much that that doctor can do for the case.