By Ellen Cheng
What is Liposuction? Liposuction, a kind of cosmetic plastic surgery, is the removal of unwanted lumps, bulges, and areas of fat using thin suction tubes (cannula) that are placed into body fat through small incisions. A vacuum is applied through a hose attached to the cannula to draw fat out of the body. The number of fat cells in the human body won’t increase after a certain age; only the size of the cells grows. Therefore, liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss and dieting. It is, rather, intended for individuals who have areas of fat that do not respond to regular diet and exercise. Safest Type of Liposuction There are many types of liposuction, among them the tumescent technique is unquestionably the safest. When tumescent liposuction is done correctly it is a very safe procedure. It is performed by injecting a large amount of anesthetic liquid that causes the compartments of fat to become firm and swollen. This injection can allow the liposuction to remove the fat beneath the skin more smoothly. This technique also minimizes bleeding. Benefits of Liposuction Liposuction can have very aesthetically pleasing results. With newer techniques and better educated liposuction surgeons the results can provide patients with lasting results in a relatively short period of time. Risks of Liposuction Primary risks of liposuction include: infection, long healing time, adverse reaction to anesthesia or medicine, blood clots, fat clots, friction burns, fluid accumulation, skin or nerve damage, damage to vital organs, decreased skin elasticity, numbness, and pigmentation changes. Tips to Avoid Possible Risks 1. Do not do too much liposuction (an excessive volume of aspirated fat or an excessive number of areas treated). Excessive surgical trauma is dangerous and is an important cause of serious complications. 2. Do not do unrelated surgical procedures on the same day as liposuction. Prolonged exposure to anesthesia is dangerous. 3. Disfiguring skin irregularities and depressions are frequently the result of a surgeon’s inattention to detail. For example, if a liposuction surgeon attempts to do too much on a single day and becomes fatigued, the result may have undesirable cosmetic effects. a
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