Is it treatment for Obesity?
No it is not treatment for obesity. It certainly
decreases your volume than weight.
Planning your surgery?
In initial consultation your surgeons evaluates
your health, and determine where your fat deposits
lie and assess the condition of your skin. Your
surgeon will explain the skin. Your surgeon
will explain the body-contouring methods that
may be most appropriate for you.
Example: if you believe you want liposuction
in the abdominal area, you may learn that an
abdominoplasty or “TUMMY TUCK” may
more effectively meet your goals; or that a
combination of traditional liposuction and abdominoplasty
would be the best choice for you.
Be frank in discussing your expectations with
surgeon at Laser Inn. He or she should be frank
with you, describing the procedure in detail
and explaining its risks and limitations.
Where your Surgery will be performed?
Liposuction may be performed in a laser Inn’s
office-based facility, in an outpatient surgery
centre, or in a hospital. Smaller-volume liposuction
is usually done on an outpatient basis for reasons
of cost and convenience. However, if a larger
volume of fat will be removed, or if the liposuction
is being performed in conjunction with other
procedures, a stay in hospital or overnight
nursing facility may be required.
Type of Anesthesia?
Various types of anesthesia can be used for
liposuction procedures. Together, you and your
surgeon will select the type of anesthesia that
provided the most safe and effective level of
comfort for your surgery.
If only a small amount of fat and a limited
number or body sites are involved. Liposuction
can be performed under local anesthesia, which
numbs only the affected areas. However, If you
prefer the local is usually used along with
intravenous sedation to keep you more relaxed
during the procedure. Regional anesthesia can
be a good choice for more extensive procedures.
One type of regional anesthesia is the epidural
bloc, the same type of anesthesia commonly used
in childbirth.
However, some patients prefer general anesthesia,
particularly if a large volume of fat is being
removed. If this is the case, a nurse anesthetist
or anesthesiologist will be called in to make
sure you are completely asleep during procedure.
The Surgery?
Time required to perform liposuction may vary
considerably, depending on the size of the area,
the amount of fat being removed, the type of
anesthesia and the technique used.
Liposuction is a procedure in which localized
deposits of fat are removed to recontour one
or more areas of the body.
Through a tiny incision, a narrow tube or cannula
is inserted and used to vaccum the fat layer
that lies deep beneath the skin. The cannula
is pushed then pulled through the fat layer,
breaking up the fat cells and suctioning them
out. The suction action is provided by a vacuum
pump or a large syringe. If many sites are being
treated, your surgeon will then move on to the
next area, working to keep the incisions as
invisible as possible.
After your Surgery?
After surgery, you will likely experience some
fluid drainage from the incisions. To control
swelling and to help your skin better fit its
new contours, you may be allowed elastic garment
to wear over the treated area for few weeks.
The doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to
prevent infection.
Don’t expect to look or feel great right
after surgery even though the newer techniques
are believed to reduce some post-operative discomforts,
you may still experience some pain, burning,
swelling, bleeding and temporary numbness. Pain
can be controlled with medications prescribed
by you surgeon, thought you may still feel stiff
and mild sore for a few days.
Getting Back to Normal?
Healing is a gradual process. Your surgeon will
probably tell you to start walking around as
soon as possible to reduce swelling and to help
prevent blood clots from forming in your legs.
You will begin to feel better after about a
week or two and you should be back at work within
a few days following your surgery. The stitches
are removed or dissolve on their own within
the first week to days.
Activity that is more strenuous should be avoided
for about a month as your body continues to
heal. Although most of the bruising and swelling
usually disappears within three weeks, some
swelling may remain for six months or more.
Your surgeon will schedule follow-up visits
to monitor your progress and to see if any additional
procedures are needed.
Your New Look?
You will see a noticeable difference in the
shape of your body quite soon after surgery.
However, improvement will become even more apparent
after about four to six weeks, when most of
the swelling has subsided. After about three
months, any persistent mild swelling usually
disappears and the final contour will be visible.
If your expectations are realistic, you will
probably be very pleased with the results of
your surgery. You may find that you are more
comfortable in a wide variety of clothes and
more at ease with your body. And by eating a
healthy diet and getting regular exercise, you
can help to maintain your new shape.
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