Liposuction
Liposuction is the removal of small to medium amounts of fat in the body, to help improve the appearance, or shape in certain areas. Modern liposuction techniques first came onto the scene in 1982, in a presentation by the French surgeon Dr Yves-Gerard Illouz. In the 1980's US surgeons began experimenting with liposuction, and in the 1990's ultrasound was introduced to help the fat removal, by first liquefying it using ultrasonic energy. Overall, over the last three decades, vast improvements have been made in liposuction surgery, which make the removal of fat a lot easier, with less blood loss, and less risk to the patient.
Liposuction is most commonly performed on women, but is becoming increasingly popular with men too. The areas most commonly treated are the abdomen and thighs in women, and the abdomen and sides in men. Other areas that are commonly treated are; below the chin, upper arms, outer breasts, and hips. In other areas, where smaller amounts of fat are removed, the technique is known as Liposculpture. This helps accentuate the muscles, creating and defining the shape in areas such as the neck, lower cheeks, upper abdomen, calves and ankles.
It is important to remember that liposuction is not an alternative to losing weight the traditional way. Any reputable surgeon would refuse to perform liposuction purely for weight loss reasons, and would encourage those patients to seek guidance from a weight-loss specialist first, especially if they exceeded their ideal weight by 50% or more. Anyone who exceeds their bodyweight by 30-50%, may only be suitable candidates for limited amounts of fat removal due to safety concerns. Liposuction is ideal for those patients who have worked hard to get in shape, but still cannot shift fat deposited in troublesome areas.
Liposuction surgery is not only performed in the hospital, it can also be performed in a surgery center or in an accredited office, as long as they have the capability for administering local anesthesia, sedation or general anesthesia. The amount of fat removed is limited for the safety of the patient, regardless of the anesthesia method. The output of fat is measured in c.c.s, and does not usually exceed 3 to 5 liters in the majority of patients. The surgeon always checks the patient for symmetry, and the procedure is completed when a safe level of fat removal for that patient is achieved. When completed a binder or tight elastic garment is placed around the area, these usually have to be worn for a while afterwards.
If you are considering having Liposuction we strongly advise that you investigate all avenues. As with any medical issue you should always discuss such matters with your family doctor and/or other medical professionals. Liposuction is not to be taken lightly, it is a serious technique and therefore it is incredibly important that you understand as much about the procedure as possible. Plus you should investigate what you should do before and after Liposuction, best to be fully prepared!
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