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Liposuction
Surgery |
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Fat deposits which cannot be removed
by diet or exercise usually occur in areas such as the chin, chest,
stomach, sides, back and thighs. Liposuction is a
fat removal procedure that aims to eradicate excessive stubborn fat
from these hard to shift areas. Liposuction should be thought of as
a sculpting procedure that can change the contours of your body or
face. |
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What does
Liposuction Surgery Involve? |
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Liposuction is a procedure in which
localized deposits of fat are removed to recon tour one or more areas
of the body. Through a tiny incision, a narrow tube (cannula)
is inserted and used to vacuum 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 by a vacuum pump
or a large syringe. The
incision sites will be carefully chosen so that scarring is as
inconspicuous as possible. Naturally fluid is lost along with the
fat. To prevent shock, patients are carefully monitored and given
intravenous fluids during and immediately after liposuction surgery. |
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How long does
liposuction take? |
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The procedure will from one hour to
1.5 hours to complete depending on the extent of the procedure. |
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What can I expect
from liposuction? |
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Your expectations need to be
realistic. You will probably be very pleased with the results. Your
body shape will be noticeably different quite soon after surgery and
you will generally feel more at ease with your body. |
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Recovery after a Liposuction
Procedure |
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What will happen in
the recovery period? |
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Bruising and swelling can be present
for 2-4 weeks dependent upon the quantity of fat that is removed and
the patient’s own healing rate. Any discomfort or pain can be
relieved by painkillers and gentle walking. A supportive elastic
will be worn day and night for 3 weeks and after that for a further
3 weeks during the day. Scars will be small and will fade in time,
and you will have follow-up visits in the months after surgery to
check on your progress. |
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What is the
recovery time from the surgery? |
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Recovery time is brief, with many
liposuction patients returning to work in a few days, and most back
to full exercise in 12-14 days. Again this will depend on each
individual patient. You can resume gentle exercise after two weeks
and full exercise after one month. |
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