Liposuction Surgery
To get rid of excess fat from the body and look better without having to go through exercises and difficult diets, liposuction is a medical procedure that many rely on. Not always for beauty enhancement reasons, but sometimes for medical reasons too, some may prefer the option of liposuction, especially post-surgery or injury that may have allowed deposit of excess fat. Liposuction usually is performed on the belly, thighs, buttocks, arms, back or even the face. One must have a thorough discussion with the physician before you opt for such a procedure as it may also have certain risks associated with it. Body type, skin type, and overall health are important factors to be considered. The procedure may be ultrasound-assisted, laser-assisted or done by injection to the area where fat is to be removed.
The Procedure
After general anaesthesia liposuction is performed through small incisions. A cannula is inserted to suction out excess fat with a syringe attached to the end of the cannula. The incision is sutured back once the procedure is complete. The results of changing body contours will be visible soon.
Healing Process
Swelling can be expected after the procedure. There may be excess blood or fluid flow for which drains will be placed. For the swelling to completely go away it may take up to some months. But in time the changes expected through this procedure will be evident as the body contours will set in place.