Today's Liposuction

How Liposuction is done

Liposuction is a surgical procedure in which fat is suctioned from several body parts like hips, buttocks, thighs, and abdomen. Liposuction uses suction to remove fat deposits from one’s body. This surgical removal of fat is done through a small cannula to break up and suck out fat from the body. It may also be done through large syringe. The surgeons insert the suction device through small incision in the body and suck out excess fat from that part.

Who can be treated by Liposuction

Liposuction is neither the low effort alternate to diet and exercises nor is it any type of weight loss surgery for overweight. Liposuction involves removing lots of fat from troublesome areas and achieving smoother trimmer body which does not go away with exercises. It is often done in conjunction with other plastic surgery techniques.

The best candidate for Liposuction should be:

• One must be over 18 years of age.
• One must be physically and mentally fit.
• One must have tried the diet and exercise regime, after which this technique is resorted to remove the 10 or 15 pounds existing in certain part of the body.
• One must have firm, elastic skin
• One should not have a weak immune system, diabetes, heart problem or a history of blood clots or restricted blood flow.
• The success of liposurgery depends upon number of individual factors such as age, skin elasticity and weight.
• The liposuction is not suitable for women who are considering breast reduction

Types of Liposuction Procedure

Liposuction works best for areas which have the stubborn fat deposits which are very difficult to remove. The procedure of liposuction varies depending upon, what is the goal of liposuction and whether it is used in conjunction of other plastic surgery technique. There are several types of Liposuction procedure available where cannula is used to remove the excess fat from the body.

The main types of Liposuction procedures are Tumescent Liposuction, Ultrasonic assisted Liposuction and power assisted Liposuction:

Tumescent Liposuction-It involves the use of injection if large amount of anesthetic is being used in the area.
Ultrasonic assisted Liposuction-In it, sound waves are use to liquefy fat, before it is removed through surgical procedure.
Power assisted liposuction- This employs the use of motorized cannula which makes the experience more comfortable for patients and allows the surgeon to make smaller movements.

Online information

There are several websites which give wide and detailed information on the topic of liposuction. One can refer to these websites regarding the advantages and disadvantages of liposuction, if one is going for the procedure.