Liposuction uses the technique of sucking to remove excess fat from body. During the treatment, experts will create tiny cuts on the patient’s body and insert blunt tipped tubes through them. Then they move these tubes under skin to target fat deposits. Many new and advanced techniques are introduced to make this procedure less painful and quick like –
- Tumescent liposuction
- Laser assisted
- Ultrasound assisted suction
Under the laser assisted treatment, low energy waves are passed through affected areas to liquefy fat. Later, a small cannula is used to remove the fat. On the other hand, strong ultraviolet rays are used to liquefy fat in ultrasound-assisted method. It makes much easier for fat to remove. This method is recommended for those, who wish to remove fat from sides, upper abdomen and fat.
Know More About the Tumescent Liposuction
Tumescent suction will use a local anesthesia to numb the specific area of the body. The experts will inject anesthetic solution containing lidocaine and epinephrine in fatty tissues. This will make liposuction procedure simple. They will not use general anesthesia that makes the patient sleep throughout the procedure.
Unlike other procedures, you do not need to stay overnight to remove fat. It is done at different ambulatory surgery centers, doctor’s offices and hospitals. They might or might not provide sedative to reduce pain.
What is the Post Surgery Treatment?
Once the liposuction surgery in SC is completed, patient’s body is wrapped to prevent bruising, swelling and pain. Tapes and elastic bandages are used to make wrapping firm and strong. They will ask the patients to wear this wrap for at least 3 -4 weeks efficiently. They will also prescribe some antibiotics to reduce chances of infection. However, patients could continue their daily household chores as soon as they feel comfortable. It might require 1-2 weeks for the patients to gain confidence. Recovery period could stretch even longer if larger areas are affected.
Besides treating fats, it has been proved great to heal conditions like-
- Abnormal enlargement for male breasts
- Fatty tumors like lipomas
- It is effective to reduce excessive sweating in the armpits
- Solve the problems related to metabolism of fat
If you will gain weight after the surgery, the fat will be deposited in other parts of the body. You will notice improvement in body contour immediately after the treatment. This improvement will last for few weeks and even few months. You have to wait for several years to notice great effects of liposuction.
Important Precautions to Take
You might observe few side effects of liposuction like uneven skin surface, change in skin color etc. It might also damage skin and nerves, if you do not take proper care. If you do not take proper precautions, the heat generated from ultraviolet rays will damage tissues beneath the skin. You might also observe temporary scarring or irritation around incision sites.
Rippling or baggy skin is another temporary side effect of liposuction. However, your skin will be fine within few months.
