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By Dr. David A. Atkins CosmeticSurgeryHelp.org

Liposuction is used to remove fat from various parts of the body with the help of cosmetic surgery. It is also called by lipoplasty or suction lipectomy. Liposuction is done mainly to remove fat from the thighs, neck, abdomen, buttocks, arms and various other parts of the body with the help of an aspirator and cannula. Dieting and exercising are without doubt the best ways of reducing fat. But there are certain areas of the body that does not respond to exercises and dieting in reducing fat. This is when you need the help of Liposuction.

Liposuction can reduce fat by around 5 kg. Liposuction can not be done by anyone and everyone. You must meet certain criteria for being able to do liposuction. You are considered a good candidate for Liposuction if you are over 18 years of age with a healthy body, and if you have found out that exercise and dieting is unable to remove fat from certain places of your body. You may be barred from performing Liposuction if you have diabetes, heart related problems and infections. It women, Liposuction is mainly performed on thighs and abdomen. While in men it is done on flanks and abdomen.

Liposuction follows some basic surgical procedures. It gets rid of adequate amount of fat without perturbing the surrounding cells and tissues. It does not disturb the fluid balance of a person. With evolving techniques and ideas, Liposuction is becoming safer, easier and painless. In Basic Liposuction, a straw like cannula is inserted with the aid of a minute incision. The cannula is attached to a vacuum device that breaks and draws the fat cells from the body. In Basic Liposuction with Fluid Injection, little quantity of fluid is injected in that area. The fluid contains lidocaine, epinephrine, and a solution of salt.

Tumescent Liposuction is when large quantity of fluid is injected in an attempt to increase the space between fatty tissues and the muscle. Thus, it makes breaking of fat cells easier for surgeons. Super-wet Liposuction requires small quantity of liquid, IV sedation, anesthesia, and local lidocaine. Ultrasound-assisted Liposuction (UAL) makes use of a special cannula that sends ultrasound vibrations in the body to liquefy fat and aid its suction process. Power-assisted Liposuction (PAL) makes use of special cannula that performs mechanized movements that does not require surgeons to make manual movements.

After successful Liposuction, you need to use bandages for 2 weeks to 1 month. The bandages need to be changed almost every alternate day. Swelling will take around maximum 2 month to subside. Bruising will disappear after 2 weeks. In order to improve and speed up recovery, drink plenty of water and avoid consuming alcohol. Avoid dipping yourself in swimming pools and bathtubs for at least a week after Liposuction. there are some side effects that you may notice like bruising, swelling, scars, numbness, pain, movement obstruction and similar such issues.

Tumescent Liposuction provides facelift for older people. In younger people, it is used to reduce the jaw and neck portions to give a more appealing look. Liposuction along with hip and buttock lift helps not only to remove excess fat from those regions, but also to tighten the skin in those places. Liposuction with abdominoplasty is effective in removing excess fat from abdominal area and also tightening the skin that somewhat becomes lax. Liposuction can give rise to some possible complications like infection, damaging the skin, puncturing internal organs, irregular contours, fat clots, blood clots, burns, fluid imbalance and lidocaine toxicity. Liposuction or Lipoplasty provides the fastest way of shedding extra fat in order to avoid fat related problems and to gain the perfect healthy body devoid of unnecessary fats.