The weight which cannot be lost despite all the efforts is the common problem of most people. Liposuction was developed for the treatment of fat deposits that are resistant to be lost and abnormally placed despite all the diets and exercises. Later, the field of its application has expanded and it has started to be used in losing weight and correcting body contours on condition that it does not go beyond certain rules. As a result of some negative news in the press, liposuction is known both as a magic wand for the overweight and a process with deadly results, and it is perceived by people along with a lot of questions.
Liposuction is the process of eliminating fat accumulated in certain areas of the body (abdomen, upper arms, hips, thighs, knees, calves and ankles ) that can not be removed via diet and exercise, it can be used in body shaping alone or along with methods like face lifting, thigh lifting..
Every surgical intervention has certain risks and its important that you understand the risks of
liposuction and discuss side effects with your plastic surgeon .
- Hemmorrhage
- Injections
- Reduced feeling of skin
- Asymmetry
- Surgical shock
- Pulmonary complications
- Skin loss
- Seroma
- Allergic Reactions
It can be applied to any area of the body that contains fat cells. Liposuction can be applied to any area with extra fat accumulation and regional fat accumulation. If Regional fat accumulations do not disappear stubbornly against all efforts. The only definitive and permanent way to get rid of these deposits is liposuction surgery. The most common areas of application are the hips, under the chin, waist, abdomen, hips, arms, back, thighs and inner knees in women, and the stomach, chest, under the chin and waist in men.
Liposuction is applied under local or general anesthesia depending on the size of the area to be
treated except for limited conditions . Special solutions are given to the area where the fat will be removed, which reduce bleeding, reduce postoperative pain and facilitate the uptake of fat cells. A cannula is inserted through a hole of approximately 2-3 mm into the area where fat will be removed. With the help of the cannula, the fat is broken down and the fat is collected in special containers outside with the vacuum system attached to the back of the cannula. At the end of the operation, the cannula entry holes are closed with self-melting sutures. And 4-6 liters of fat can be absorbed from the body in one session make this process appealing The operation is terminated by wearing special corsets that cover the area where liposuction is performed.
After the operation, the patient can llusually discharged on the same day or can be hospitalized for one night . the patient can easily return to his/her daily life in 1-2 days. Depending on the area that the process is applied, the patient needs to use a special corset or bandage for 6 weeks. In the early period, swelling is absolute, bruising occurs to a great extent. Bruises disappear spontaneously in an