What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a minimally invasive surgical procedure which is used to remove stubborn small deposits of fat from various parts of the body. This is one of the most effective and popular body contouring surgical techniques widely used today.

Liposuction requires a cannula (small blunt-tipped vacuum tube) to be inserted into the part of the body and remove the fat using powerful suction.

What Are The Types Of Liposuction Procedures?

Liposuction techniques have improved significantly in recent years. These new and advanced liposuction methods are easier, more efficient and safer than the traditional liposuction technique.

These are the various types of liposuction procedures in popular use today:

Tumescent liposuction – A tumescent liposuction technique requires the surgeon to inject a local anaesthetic into the area of the body from where the fat is to be removed. The next step involves injecting an anaesthetic saline solution directly into the fatty tissue using a surgical tube. This saline anaesthetic solution is helpful in shrinking the surrounding blood vessels and protects them from damage. This allows the surgeon to safely remove the fatty tissue using a cannula but without any damage to the surrounding healthy tissue and blood vessels.

Ultrasound-assisted liposuction – The ultrasound-assisted liposuction is one of the least invasive and modern liposuction methods. It requires the surgeon to target the fatty parts of the body with high-frequency ultrasound waves. These are helpful in loosening the fat from the connecting tissue. The disconnected fat becomes liquefied and easy to remove using a cannula. This liposuction technique is ideally advised for removing fat from a person’s back, sides, neck, abdomen and upper arms.

Laser-assisted liposuction – This technique is an advanced liposuction technique. It uses a high-energy laser beam to target the fat cells inside the body. The heat generated by the laser beam helps to liquefy the fat. The liquefied fat is easier and more efficient to be removed using a cannula.

Liposuction procedures are mostly performed as an outpatient surgery and do not require extended stay in the hospital. If the liposuction is performed using advanced methods, then the recovery time is also reduced significantly.

What Is Recovery Like After A Liposuction Procedure?

After a liposuction procedure the treated area of the body will be safely wrapped in a bandage to prevent or reduce swelling and bruising. It is also effective in decreasing pain. Special pressure garments are used to prevent blood clots, etc. The swelling and bruising normally disappear within 7-10 days after the liposuction surgery. The doctor will prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection.

It takes around 2 weeks to return to normal everyday life after full recovery from a liposuction procedure.

What Is The Need For Liposuction Procedure?

The main aim of a liposuction procedure is to give an attractive shape to the body by removing fat from selected parts of the body. This is not to be mistaken as a weight-loss surgery as it is more of a cosmetic surgery. A liposuction procedure is ideal to remove those stubborn deposits of fats from certain parts of the body, such as the abdomen, side, back and neck, etc that are hard to remove through regular exercise and dieting.

Liposuction is mostly used in combination with several other procedures, such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and breast lift to give a better shape to the body.

Liposuction is also useful in treating several medical conditions as well, including:

• Lipomas (benign tumour in fat tissue)
• Gynecomastia (abnormally large male breasts)
• Lipodystrophy (fat metabolism issues)
• Axillary hyper-hydrosis (excessive underarm sweating)

Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity and is not reliable to remove stretch marks and cellulite.

How Successful Is Liposuction Procedure?

Liposuction procedures using the advanced and efficient techniques are highly-successful in removing fat deposits from small areas in the body. However, the successful effects of the liposuction procedure will fail if the person gains weight after the procedure. Fat may appear in the treated area or in another part of the body.

Noticeable improvement in the body shape is mostly seen right after the surgery and more significant improvement is seen as the weeks advance and the swelling subsides.

Why Choose ALAAFIYAH CARE For Liposuction?

ALAAFIYAH CARE is the leading medical tourism provider today. It has connections to an expansive network of world-class hospitals that specialize in providing the most advanced and effective liposuction procedures. These high-tech hospitals are situated in popular tourist destinations so that you get a chance to recuperate in the best and most comfortable climate possible. ALAAFIYAH CARE offers advanced and affordable liposuction treatment in the most convenient manner.

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