Uncontrolled weight gain amongst people is a major concern these days, and its causes can be attributed to stress, unhealthy lifestyle, lack of exercise, natural factors such as PCOS in women, and genetic factors. If uncontrolled weight gain is a worry of yours and nothing seems to work, including diet and regular exercise, you should consider getting liposuction.
Liposuction is performed by trained surgeons and can benefit all genders and people of all ages. Men and women opt for liposuction to achieve a thinner, more youthful, and more attractive look. Sometimes, it is combined with abdominoplasty to fix and level a droopy tummy. In this article, we discuss a few important questions that you should know before getting liposuction.
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Most asked questions about liposuction
- How Is this surgery performed?
First, your surgeon will provide you with general anesthesia to manage any pain and discomfort. Then small incisions will be made on your stomach, thighs, butt, neck, calves, and arms. Next, your surgeon will use a cannula and move it continuously so that the fat gets loose. The fat from the body once loosens, is taken out using a syringe. Liposuction can be also performed in men with gynecomastia.
Please note that to continue the results one achieves through liposuction, adopting a healthy lifestyle is essential.
- What are the risks involved?
Just like any normal surgery, liposuction also has certain risks involved. We have mentioned some of the risks below:
- Infection
- Accumulation of pockets of fluid, also known as seroma, under the skin
- Loss of sensation or numbness near the incision areas
- Puncture of internal organs. This can happen if the surgeon accidentally inserts the cannula too deep. To fix this, one must get emergency surgery.
- Anesthesia toxicity
- Embolism of fat is a serious medical condition where fat pieces can break and get trapped in organs such as lungs, blood vessels, or even the brain
- Persistent pain and discomfort
- Uneven fat removal
- What is the cost of liposuction?
The cost of liposuction surgery depends on four main factors: your location, the expertise of your surgeon, the time taken to perform the surgery, and the number of body parts where the surgery was performed. If you get liposuction done on areas like your back, thighs, or stomach, it will cost you more as the area covered is large. Spain is a very popular destination to perform plastic surgeries.
- How is the recovery process?
Bruising and swelling of the incision area are common just after the surgery. For a couple of months after the surgery, your surgeon may ask you to wear compression garments to get the swelling in control. The recovery process can take up to 2-4 weeks, however, this time will vary for different people as it depends upon your age, gender, health, genetics, and other factors. You will also be asked to take medications that will help with your pain and control the risk of infection.
- Will the results of the surgery be permanent?
Yes and no. While the fat removed from your body parts is permanent, new fat can be formed in these areas again if you don’t take care of yourself and don’t maintain a healthy lifestyle. To maintain the results of the surgery, you should make some important changes in your lifestyle, such as eating healthy, exercising more, and reducing your drinking.
- How should I know if I am a suitable contender for this surgery?
A liposuction is a good option for you if you want to get rid of stubborn fat pockets. This surgery is recommended for people who are healthy and don’t have any grave medical issues. You should not get this surgery if you face the following conditions:
- Diabetes
- Heart problems
- You are a chain smoker
- You are over 30% of the ideal weight
- Weak immunity
- You are hoping to get the cellulite removed. Please note that liposuction only removes fat and not cellulite.
- You don’t want to commit to a healthy and more balanced lifestyle.
- Does getting liposuction leave scars?
Yes, liposuction does leave scars where the incisions are made, however, these scars are usually tiny and not visible. The visibility of scars depends on the age of the patient and how firm and elastic their skin is.
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