By removing extra fat deposits and enhancing your body's proportions, liposuction, sometimes known as "lipo" by patients, slims and reshapes particular body parts.

What areas liposuction can treat

• Abdomen
• Ankles
• Arms
• Buttocks
• Cheeks
• Chin
• Hips
• Knees
• Neck
• Thighs
• Upper arms
• Waist

A stomach tuck, breast reduction, or facelift are a few examples of other plastic surgery operations that can be combined with liposuction.

The limitations of liposuction

Liposuction is not a cure for obesity or a replacement for a healthy diet and regular exercise.

It is also ineffective for treating loose, sagging skin or cellulite, the dimpled skin that often develops on the thighs, hips, and buttocks.

The process of liposuction is extremely personalised. You should act in your own best interests, not those of others or in an effort to conform to some sort of idealised ideal.

For liposuction, who is a good candidate?

Good candidates for liposuction typically include:

• Adults with firm, supple skin and strong muscle tone who are within 30% of their optimum weight
• Individuals who are in good health and do not have any illnesses that could endanger their life or prevent them from mending
• Nonsmokers
• Those who have a positive perspective and precise body-contouring objectives

Liposuction may be the solution for you if you are concerned by extra fat deposits on any part of your body that don't go away with diet or exercise.

What dangers exist with liposuction? Plastic surgery is a highly individualised choice. You must determine whether the advantages will help you reach your goals and whether the dangers and possible side effects of liposuction are worth it.

You will be required to sign consent paperwork to show that you are aware of all the risks and potential consequences associated with the treatment.

The hazards of liposuction include:

• Hazards of anaesthesia
• Bruising
• Skin feeling alteration that could last
• Damage to deeper structures, including the lungs, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and abdominal organs
• Problems related to cardiac, pulmonary, and deep vein thrombosis
• A buildup of fluid
• Infection
• Asymmetries or irregular contours
• Abnormal pigmentation
• Revision surgery is required
• Lingering swelling
• Poorly healing wounds
• Skin that is rippling or loose, exacerbating cellulite
• Swelling
• The ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty procedure causes thermal burn or heat injury.

Before you give your consent, all risks, including these ones, will be clearly disclosed. It's crucial that you ask your plastic surgeon all of your questions up front.

To remove extra skin, secondary operations may occasionally be advised. When substantial amounts of fat are suctioned—typically more than five liters—special concerns must be made.

Once the operation is over, treated areas may be covered with elastic bandages or a compression garment for the duration of your liposuction recuperation. These aid in inflammation reduction and skin compression to your new body contours.

Additionally, to drain any extra blood or fluid, tiny temporary drains may be inserted in already-existing under-the-skin incisions.

You'll receive detailed instructions, which can include:

• How to take care of the wound and drains after surgery
• Medications that can be used topically or taken orally to promote healing and lower the risk of infection
• Specific issues to watch for following surgery or with your general health
• When to consult your plastic surgeon again

Ask your plastic surgeon detailed questions regarding what to anticipate throughout your particular recovery period.

• Where will I be taken when my procedure is finished?
• What prescription drugs will I receive or be given following surgery?
• After surgery, will I wear dressings or bandages?
• How long should I plan to wear the compression clothing?
• Are the sutures taken out? When?
• When can I get back to my regular routine and exercise?
• When do I go back for additional treatment?

The swelling might not go away completely for several months. Your improved self-image and new body contours should continue to grow as it does.

If you keep a constant weight and general fitness, the effects of liposuction will remain for a very long time.

When the swelling and fluid retention that is frequently experienced after liposuction go down, your enhanced body contour will be visible.

Although it is normal for your body to lose some firmness as you get older, most of your improvement should be quite long-lasting.

There is no guarantee that your surgery will produce the fantastic results you hope for. In some cases, a single surgical treatment might not be sufficient to produce the best results, and a second surgery can be required.

With liposuction, loose skin tone cannot be improved.

The outcome of your surgery depends on you following your doctor's recommendations.

During the healing process, it's crucial that the surgical incisions not be subjected to excessive strain, swelling, abrasion, or motion. You'll receive detailed instructions from your doctor on how to take care of yourself.