subject: Liposuction A Fast Way To Remove All The Unwanted Weight. [print this page] Liposuction is a very common procedureLiposuction is a very common procedure. It is designed for the permanent removal of fatty tissue. It is an elective procedure that allows your plastic surgeon to remove undesirable, subcutaneous fat in isolated areas that do not respond to diet and exercise. These areas include the hips, thighs, abdomen, knees, ankles, face and neck. Liposuction is most successful in people with good skin tone who have fatty deposits. It is not a treatment for obesity. If weight gain occurs following liposuction, the fat will be deposited in areas that have not been treated. The procedure can be repeated, if necessary. To maintain the safety of the procedure, there is a limit on how much can be done at one time. A variety of factors can affect the results: Physical condition, genetic makeup, diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol intake, and skin elasticity. Body contours made irregular by fat can be improved by this procedure; it cannot correct contours that are irregular for other reasons, such as muscle weakness or hernia. However, combined with other procedures, liposuction can correct these other deformities with good results.
The Procedure. Liposuction is done under sedation or general anesthesia on an outpatient basis in a hospital or surgical center. The Dr. makes small (less than 1/2 inch), discreet incisions in the areas to be treated. A cannula is inserted in a small incision and attached to a suction machine. The procedure may take an hour or more, depending on how many areas are involved.
Recovery. Recovery from liposuction is relatively easy. Expect a fair amount of swelling and bruising in the following two weeks. You will wear special garments provided to apply pressure, minimize swelling and provide support while healing. These garments will also assist in retraction of the skin. Results are recognizable almost immediately and will continue to improve as swelling subsides. You can be up and walking around as soon as the day after the surgery. Increase your daily routine until full activity is resumed at 2-4 weeks. You will be ready to return to office work in 3-5 days and it can take 10-14 days for more active employement. Avoid the sun until all bruising has subsided. A sunscreen should be used routinely; it is easy to get sunburned during recovery because of decreased sensation. The results of liposuction are permanent. If you were to gain a a lot of weight you might note rippling in the treated areas, depending on how elastic your skin is.
by: Dave Stringham
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