Liposuction would primarily benefit those who have excess fat refractory to diet or exercise. It should best be considered when they have achieved a sustained period of weight stability or weight loss, and where there is not too much excess or lax skin. This would allow the skin to recontour once the fat is removed. An in-depth consult with our plastic surgeon will enable a mutual understanding as to the goals and what liposuction can do for you.
When a smaller volume of fat is to be removed, sedation with local anaesthesia can be considered for the liposuction procedure. When a larger volume is to be removed, general anaesthesia is recommended. Before the procedure, your surgeon will discuss and identify with you your goals and the areas you would like to contour, and mark these along with the small incision points for liposuction access. Once you are comfortably under anaesthesia, liposuction will proceed via the previously marked access points, using either manual, power-assisted or VASER liposuction depending on the pre-operative assessment, and all of which are procedures which our surgeon is proficient at. A wetting solution will be used to minimize blood loss, and techniques such as fanning and high definition liposuction will be used to ensure smooth, consistent results. Once sufficient fat has been removed, the incisions will be closed meticulously with absorbable sutures.
Liposuction is the definitive method for removing unwanted fat permanently, and allows for a high level of precision in treating specific areas of the body. Scars are very inconspicuous, and if the procedure is chosen well, the results can be very satisfying. However, it is a surgical procedure, and comes with the risks of anaesthesia as well as the potential complications mentioned. Also, if diet and exercise are not part of the post-operative routine, the remaining cells can continue to accumulate fat and grow in size.
Alternatives to liposuction include minimally-invasive techniques include fat freezing techniques and body threadlifting, as well as surgical excisional techniques such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), brachioplasty (arms), thighplasty (thighs) and mastopexy (breasts). As we offer all these procedures, a conversation with our plastic surgeon will help you to make the right decision for your desires.
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