It sounds like a wonderful idea to remove fat from the body. Liposuction can be very effective as a body-trimming tool, but it doesn't always go perfectly. Depending on the natural elasticity of the skin of the affected area, some people have extra skin that is left drooping or bumpy. Although it may be of no medical concern, it is an unsightly complication of the procedure.Usually considered to be non-invasive, liposuction is a surgery that...more
Liposuction involves making short incisions in a person's skin and inserting a tube called a cannula into the cavity. Once the tube has successfully sucked broken fat cells from the area, it is removed. The incisions are treated differently by various surgeons. Some use stitching to close each incision, but others leave them open to drain. Learn the pros and cons of these methods for healing.For better or worse, true liposuction requires...more
It is very important that potential patients realize that liposuction is a surgical procedure. Unfortunately, many potential patients tend to view it as merely a quick and convenient way to rid the body of fat. There are a number of complications that can occur in any surgical procedure and liposuction is no exception. It is hard to regulate all of the possible complications because every individual body may react differently. A few examples of the difficulties that may occur are extra saggy skin may be left where the fat used to be because the elasticity of the fat was not strong enough to contract back to were it should be, infections on the healing area, scaring, or swelling. Sagging skin could require a lift in order to make it look normal again and that will add to the expense of the overall procedure.While the procedure has a number of possible complications there have only been a few cases where the surgery led to the death of the patient. According to an article by beautysurg.com, "Various reports in the medical literature place the risk of death due to liposuction around 3 deaths for every 100,000 liposuction operations performed (compared to 16 per 100,000 deaths...more
For many, diet and exercise are not enough. While people try to all they can to shed the stubborn extra pounds, sometimes it is just too difficult. Liposuction is a procedure which surgically removes excess fat tissue from various locations of the body. The procedure is not for total weight loss; however, it can help people rid their bodies of...more
Liposuction requires the same precautions as any other surgical procedure. The patient should have a full understanding of the procedure. They should know what occurs in order to extract fat from the body. A thorough explanation of what to expect during and after the procedure is important for any surgery. Have a good relationship with the...more
The abdomen is a commonly fatty area for many people. Even people who are otherwise very thin often have a little round belly down on the abdomen. Pregnancy can stretch out the muscles of this area and so some people also have loose skin of the abdomen. For cosmetic surgery enthusiasts, liposuction of the abdominal area can trim down the fat, but extra skin is better handled with a tummy tuck.Most people have at least some extra fat on the belly. This abdominal region is a classic fat storage area for both men and women, although it tends to be more pronounced on the male body. It seems to be the one area that fat just loves to pile up, regardless of who you are.Despite what popular myths have to say, abdominal exercises do not usually help people to lose fat from the belly in particular. While the exercises, such as crunches and sit-ups, can effectively strengthen and tone the muscles underneath the fat, the fat itself can be tricky to remove.Exercise and healthy eating is the normal avenue to weight loss, and for many people a combination of the two can be very effective. What many people don't realize is that fat is burned up rather consistently from all over the body. ...more
When thinking of having any cosmetic surgery done, price can be a huge consideration. One of the most popular cosmetic surgeries is liposuction, and this article will discuss some of the major factors that contribute to the total cost. Pricing this...more
It takes about six months for the skin to recover from the liposuction surgery completely. Swelling often lasts for weeks and most of the time it takes months to fully disappear. The patient's skin may appear to be loose but this is just a result...more
Improving the Abdominal Area through Tummy Tuck and Liposuction By: TK Smaili About the Author Dr. T.K. Smaili is an expert in Plastic Surgery. He is one of the best Plastic Surgeons of Lebanon Plastic Surgery. ...more
Liposuction is a very common surgical procedure done to patients who wants to achieve the perfect body they dreamed. This cosmetic procedure involves the removal of excess body parts on certain parts of the body where fats accumulate easily such as...more
Introduction To LiposuctionMost of us have heard of liposuction, or officially called lipoplasty. Liposuction is a procedure which focuses on removing excess body fat on specific parts on the body. The result is a more proportioned body and...more
Kelly Osbourne, the daughter of rocker Ozzy Osbourne and spouse Sharon Osbourne has not long ago lost a great deal of pounds - above 30 kilos - in just a small more than a 12 months by shifting her consuming routines and changing into far more...more