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Liposuction for quick Fat Loss
Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery
where fat is removed from any number of areas of the body. The areas that
can be treated include the midsection, thighs,
butt, arms, and other places.
Ideally, it is a last resort used to remove fat deposits that have not
diminished through diet and exercise.
Liposuction can be used to remove excess fat, and also to
shape areas of the
body. But, it should not be used as a sole means of weight loss. In fact,
the average amount of fat surgeons usually remove is usually less than 10
pounds.
Though the procedure can be dated back as far as the mid 1920’s and into the
1960’s, liposuction saw its modern interest spike in the early 1980’s. A
French surgeon, Dr. Yves-Gerard Illouz, introduced a method of liposuction
that used cannulas (the tubes that are used for extracting fluids out of the
body) and high-powered suction. The results were generally favorable, and
there were low death rates.
Over the past few decades, steady improvements in techniques have resulted
in liposuction procedures with fewer risks involved, less bleeding, less
pain, and more fat removal possible. Liposuction is currently the most
commonly performed surgical procedure in the United States.
In order to be considered a good candidate for liposuction, most plastic
surgeons require that a patient be:
Heart conditions, problems with
circulation, and diabetes will likely eliminate a person from candidacy for
the surgery.
How Liposuction is done
The traditional technique of liposuction was performed by inserting a
cannula, or tube, into an incision under the skin. The cannula has a vacuum
appliance attached to it. The plastic surgeon proceeds to push and pull the
cannula through the fat layers under the skin, breaking down the
fat cells
and extracting them.
More often now, surgeons inject a small amount of liquid into the area
before they insert the cannula. This liquid contains an anesthetic,
epinephrine (to reduce bleeding), and a saline solution (to make the fat
more like our body fluids). This loosens the fat and also minimizes bruising
and other complications.
Some surgeons use a technique known as tumescent (or swollen) liposuction,
which is similar to the basic procedure mentioned above, except that a
larger amount of liquid is injected into the area. The larger amount of
liquid gives the surgeon more room to remove the fat, further reducing
bruising.
Side effects and potential risks of having Liposuction
As with any invasive surgical procedure, there are potential side effects
and risks involved with liposuction. All of them might not occur with every
patient, and recovery time varies, depending on health and heredity.
The side effects of liposuction include:
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Bruising
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Localized swelling
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Minimal scarring
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Pain
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Numbness of the area
These side effects generally subside within a few weeks.
The risks involved with liposuction include:
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Allergic reaction to anesthesia
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Infection
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Damage to internal organs (punctures from
the cannula)
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Skin necrosis (death)
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Fluid
imbalance
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Skin damage
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Burns (due to friction of the cannula with
the skin or nerves)
Liposuction is not a remedy for being overweight. It should only be
considered when every step has been taken to lose excess fat through
healthy
diet and exercise. The decision to have liposuction is an important one, and
all considerations for risks should be taken into account. The best person
to consult is a reputable plastic surgeon, and to ask any and every
question, and to express every concern. Liposuction can help you to
get rid
of those stubborn fat deposits, and help to
reshape your
figure. But it is
important to know all the facts before you make the decision to have it
done.
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