Liposuction is a surgical procedure to remove unwanted deposits of fat from specific areas of the body, including the face and neck, arms, trunk, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, knees, calves, and ankles. This is not a substitute for weight reduction, but a method for removing localized deposits of fatty tissue that do not respond to diet or exercise. Liposuction may be performed as a primary procedure for body contouring or may be combined with other...more
Liposuction is a very common word especially to people who are very conscious to their body figure and wanted to maintain or achieve their perfect body. However, lack of knowledge regarding this procedure may pose danger to the patient. Listed below are some of the most common question regarding liposuction.What is Liposuction?Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty or simply lipo, is a cosmetic surgical procedure done to remove excess and unwanted...more
Scientific advancement has considerably reduced the side effects of liposuction which are now very minor. Nevertheless certain complications may occur based on the health and age of the patient, the amount of fat removed and the choice of anesthesia given. Bruising and swelling usually occur after the surgery. Bruising of the genitals is common in males and females after abdominal liposuction. To avoid this, compression garment is worn by the patient for two to four weeks which allows for the use of bandages. Swelling of arms and legs is very common but vanishes mostly within weeks. Other than these scars may appear on the body but it depends on the individual and the particular procedure applied. Usually it is healed quickly but for some patients it may take even a year. Patient also suffers from numbness of the body. When too much volume of fat is removed from one particular area it causes skin to become irregular and asymmetrical especially in older patients whose skin tones are less elastic.Sometimes a spot appears on the surface of the skin which happens because the cannula damages the tissue beneath the skin. Nerve damage occurs in almost 6% of the patients. It is a...more
The effects of liposuction will not last long if you readily go back to binging after awhile. Living healthy, in the end, will take you a long way, with or without liposuction.Before Liposuction: Is Liposuction Really the Answer? By: Dr. Edwin Paul Magallona About the Author Dr.Edwin Paul Magallona is a board certified...more
Investigate their methods One last thing, make sure you like the techniques the clinic of your choice is using. While the procedures are similar, there may be some minor disparities between one practice and the other, so here's where your personal preferences really come into play. For example, laser and vaser liposuction often don't require...more
Liposuction can also take place through the use of laser technology as well. Laser liposuction can have different benefits for the person and even the person also had to experience some sort of risks as well. The risks are not found to be beneficial...more
Although liposuction has numerous benefits, in addition, it has the potential of hazards and problems. Numerous liposuction hazards may trigger significant hurt for the system, so it's essential to understand the prospective for problems before...more
Liposuction is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries of today, and cosmetic surgery is more common now than ever before. It seems as though everyone who can afford it has had some kind of 'work' done, somewhere on their body. You...more
SmartLipo Triplex stomach liposuction for men is an easy, highly effective way to get a trim, attractive looking abdomen. A slim abdomen is not just aesthetically appealing, but also good for health. Stomach liposculpture slims the stomach, brings...more
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...more
Lots of people want to look their best. The lively cosmetic surgery business is a testament to this fact. People are willing to pay lots of money to improve their appearance. Liposuction (also called lipoplasty and suction lipectomy) is one of the...more