What is Liposuction?

Liposuction treatment is the process of removing excess fat from the body. It is the process of removing excess fat tissues in places such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, back, waist, arms, legs, jowl. Liposuction operation removes fat that is not lost after weight loss or as a result of sports and exercises. These fat tissues that cannot be removed even if weight is lost are removed by liposuction treatment. The total amount of fat to be extracted is calculated according to certain proportions of body weight.

Liposuction Surgery

Incisions of a few millimeters are first made on the patient In liposuction surgery. Subcutaneous fat is absorbed through these incisions with the help of cannulas. This suction process is performed with vacuum devices connected to the cannulas. Regional excess fat volumes are treated by reducing them with liposuction. The operation time of the patient varies between half an hour and six hours depending on the amount of fat in the person. Fat removal treatment is performed in a hospital setup, and this surgery is performed under general or local anesthesia.

Before Liposuction

There are some issues that people should pay attention to before liposuction surgery. The patient’s situation can be jeopardized in the process of not paying attention to these issues. The patient should try to heed all the necessary warnings by following the rules and recommendations of the  doctor. If there is a question or doubt in the minds of the patients who will undergo liposuction, they should definitely share it with their doctor.

After you decide to have this surgery, you should do a comprehensive research and get help from the most experienced and skillful doctors. Otherwise, if the doctor you choose does not have sufficient knowledge on these issues, it will bring along many problems that will affect you and your health. The patient has the right to see and know the technological products used in the surgery before the procedure.

Liposuction should be applied for fat that cannot be eliminated locally despite exercise and adequate weight loss. People with a body mass index above a certain level and obese patients are not treated with this procedure. Therefore, you can prepare yourself before the surgery by getting a diet program suitable for you and your body structure from a specialist. If you want to do something before the liposuction surgery and recover faster after the surgery, you should follow the doctor’s recommendations by getting help from people who are knowledgeable.

Who is Suitable for Liposuction?

In this treatment, which is applied to fat that is not lost after exercise and sufficient weight loss, the excess fat is removed with the help of cannulas and vacuums. Fat, which is one of the problems experienced by almost everyone, is stopped after liposuction. Well, if you are wondering who can have this surgery and under what conditions, we can answer your question.

There are certain rules for those who want to have liposuction surgery. The first is that the person is not pregnant. Liposuction treatment is not applied to pregnant and postpartum women. The only other criteria to qualify for liposuction treatment is to be free of any systematic health problems.

Where is Liposuction Most Preferred?

People with fat problems are the ones who need liposuction the most. Liposuction treatment is the greatest chance for people who cannot get rid of their excess fat with exercise and weight loss. The process of removing fat from the body, which varies from person to person, is preferred from where the person most needs it. This process, which varies according to the body structure, is usually performed in the hip area in pear-shaped women. In the hourglass type, which is another body structure, the treatment is applied to areas such as the back, chest and hips. The fat removal process takes place in a different place according to the body structure that varies from person to person.

Are Liposuction Results Permanent?

The permanence of the results of this surgery is one of the issues that people who are considering or have had liposuction, wonder about. It is very important for the person that the results of the liposuction surgery are permanent. If we are to answer this question, yes, the results of liposuction surgery are permanent. However, this permanence is again in the hands of the patient.

The patient must fully comply with the doctor’s recommendations after liposuction treatment. Otherwise, the person may experience problems. However, the person should be careful not to gain weight after this surgery. If five or more kilograms are gained, the person’s expectations might not be fulfilled and the body can be deformed.

What Liposuction Methods are available?

• The Wet technique, also called tumescent technique, is one of the fat elimination methods, and this process is among the most preferred. In this treatment method, the person’s fat area is filled with substances that stop blood and have pain-relieving properties, and the cells of the person are saturated with this liquid before the extraction treatment. Subsequently, cannulas are extended to the fat area through the incisions made.
• In the VASER Ultrasonic liposuction method, the aim is to melt the fat by applying Ultrasonic sound waves to the person during the procedure. Thus, the melted fat is extracted with cannulas and taken out more easily. This way, less trauma and pain occurs.
• With laser liposuction treatment, which is another method of liposuction surgery, laser treatment is applied to the place where fats is accumulated, and the solid fat is melted. During this time, firming with heat energy also occurs.

Post Liposuction Process

Liposuction treatment provides a healthier lifestyle by removing excess fat. This surgery is performed using different treatment methods. These methods, which vary from person to person, can affect the surgery and healing process of the patient. Patients who have this surgery do not experience very serious reactions. A more robust recovery process is ensured by wearing a corset, which should be worn for a month one day after this procedure. A much better result can be obtained with the correct use of the corset, lymph drainage massages, appropriate diet and exercises to prevent post-operative edema and sagging. Then you can speed up the healing process by doing the things your doctor recommends and doing some exercises under the doctor’s control.

Those Who Have Liposuction

Everyone has the right to have a healthy and beautiful body. Persistent fat that will not budge despite all efforts, disturb the person aesthetically and trigger the desire to get rid of this fat. The liposuction surgery performed for this purpose removes such excess fat and offers a better life style to the person.

In Which Areas Is Liposuction Technique Applied?

Liposuction treatment to remove excess fat in the body does not cause serious problems. After a day of rest, you can return to your normal life. There are many questions and doubts about this treatment. One of these questions is to which areas this treatment can be applied. The treatment areas, which differ in men and women, are mostly places such as the abdomen, hips, and thighs in women, and in the abdomen and chest areas in men.

Is Liposuction Surgery Performed with General Anesthesia?

The type of anesthesia, which varies according to the area and amount of fat to be taken from the patient, is general anesthesia for the comfort and ease of the patient for large areas, and local anesthesia or sedation for treating smaller areas.

LiposuctionPrices

It would be incorrect to specify a price for liposuction surgery. This surgery process and methods, which vary from person to person, the devices to be used and the number of treated areas play a very active role in price determination. The institution or doctor where the treatment will be performed has an important place in determining the price. Therefore, the patient should search and find the place that provides the best quality service at the most affordable price by doing a detailed research before liposuction surgery.