LIPOSCULTURE
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Suction-assisted lipectomy also known as liposuction, fat suction, or suction lipectomy is a technique to remove unwanted fat deposits from specific areas of the body, including the chin, neck, and cheeks; the upper arms and above the breasts; the abdomen, buttocks, hips, and thighs, and the knees, calves, and ankles.
Liposuction surgery is not a substitute for weight reduction, but a method of removing localized fat that doesn't respond to dieting and exercise.
The best candidates for liposuction surgery are of relatively normal weight but have pockets of excess fat in particular areas. You should be physically healthy, psychologically stable, and realistic in your expectations.
Mr. Marando will explain you the procedure in details, advise you and guide you in order to make the right choice.
FACTS ON LIPOSCULTURE
Reasons for considering surgery are localized areas of excess fat that do not respond to exercise and sensible diet.
The Procedure: The procedure is performed with tumescent technique (infiltration of large amount of fluid in the area to reduce bleeding, emphasize size and shape of fat deposit to allow a better correction. The fat excess is then aspirated with a special liposculture cannula of small diameter and the area recontoured.
Length of the Operation: 1 to 4 hours, depending on the number of areas treated.
Anesthesia: Some limited procedures can be performed under local anaesthetic with sedation (twilight); otherwise general anaesthetic.
Hospital stay: For limited procedures day case; otherwise 1 overnight stay.
Possible Side Effects: Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of area, bruising,
Risks: Every procedure carries some uncertainty and risks. Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding. Poor healing and poor quality of skin resulting in laxity.
In the hands of a competent and experienced surgeon, the risks can be minimized.
Recovery: Back to work - 1 to 2 weeks. More strenuous activity - 2 to 4 weeks or more. Fading and flattening of small incisions - 3 months to 2 years.
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