subject: Liposuction - General Cosmetic Surgery Matters For Lipo Patients [print this page] The cosmetic surgery procedure known as liposuction or lipoplasty is the procedure where excess body fat is removed surgically from the body. This removal of fat deposits reshapes body contour, slims the physique, and enhances the general appearance of the body. When dieting and exercise alone fail to reduce the amount of fat on the body this procedure is often used to remove stubborn fat from problem areas. Liposuction is a very common cosmetic surgery procedure and many people report that they are very satisfied with the results they have received.
If your doctor and you decide that liposuction is an appropriate procedure for you then the specific areas where fat deposits are to be removed will be identified. During surgery small incisions will have to be made at these points in order to loosen and remove fat deposits. The procedure can be performed while you are administered a sedative medication, or under general anesthesia. Depending on the amount of liposuction to be performed, generally determines the kind of anesthesia that is administered during the procedure. Both sedation medication and general anesthesia are available for this procedure.
The cosmetic surgeon will make small incisions at key points where surgical instruments can be inserted to loosen fat, for removal. The body stores fat at specific locations throughout the body, and the surgeon must gain access to it. Liposuction removes the fat deposits that have accumulated on top of the muscle, but below the skin. First the surgeon will loosen the fat deposits and then use a type of vacuum to remove fat deposits from under the skin. This is not especially painful, but most people choose to be administered with at least sedation medication during liposuction.
Liposuction is generally a very safe cosmetic surgery procedure, but as with all surgical procedures it does carry some risk for the patient. These risks include bleeding, infection, uneven skin contour, blood clots, etc. But if you take the time to discuss the qualifications of your doctor to perform this procedure, and your relative risks if you have the procedure done, many of the risks can be reduced, or even eliminated. Making certain that you follow the doctors instructions to prepare, and recover from liposuction is important for reducing any risks, and to obtain a successful outcome.
The recovery period for liposuction is not extensive, but you can expect some recovery time as swelling, soreness, and bruising do result from the procedure. If you follow the necessary recovery steps given you by your doctor you can be enjoying the results of this procedure in a few weeks. During your recovery you will be required to take some prescription medications also. These will help to prevent any possible infections from developing under the skin, and at the incision sites as well. Special compression, or elastic garments will have to be worn to compress the skin, reduce swelling, and help the skin reshape into a new body contour.
