What is Liposuction (Body Fat Removal)?
Liposuction is a surgical cosmetic procedure that is designed to remove localized fat deposits from specific areas of the body. It helps to reshape and contour the body by extracting subcutaneous fat using suction techniques. Liposuction can enhance body proportions and appearance.
What are the Types of liposuction?
Tumescent liposuction – It is the most common liposuction form. A salt-water blend that helps the fat extraction, an anesthetic to alleviate pain, and a drug that leads vessels of blood vessels to narrow in the region infected is injected by the surgeon. The fluid mix creates swelling and stiffness in the impacted region. The surgeon then cuts the skin and inserts a tiny tube under the skin, called a cannula. This cannula is combined with a vacuum that sucks the body’s fat and fluids. The fluid of the body can be replenished via an intravenous (IV) line.
Ultrasound-assisted liposuction – Often, this sort of liposuction is used with traditional liposuction. The surgeon inserts an ultrasonic energy rod under the skin during UAL. It breaks off the fat cell walls and decomposes the fat to facilitate removal. Liposuction utilizes a skin contouring device that can help decrease the likelihood of skin injury.
Laser-assisted liposuction – The high-intensity laser light is used to break down fat for extraction. A laser fiber is inserted into the skin by a tiny incision and emulsified by the surgeon. Then, a cannula removes the fat.
Power-assisted liposuction – This sort of liposuction utilizes a cannula moving quickly back and forth. This vibration makes it easier and quicker for the surgeon to extract fat. It can occasionally lead to less pain and inflammation and can enable the surgeon to extract fat more precisely. If big amounts of fat are to be removed or if the patient has had a prior liposuction procedure, this method.
How is the liposuction procedure performed?
- Anaesthesia: The first step is to administer the anaesthesia, which makes Individuals feel drowsy.
- Making incisions: Surgeon will make small incisions, usually less than 1 cm, in the areas where fat is to be removed.
- Inserting the cannula: Surgeon inserts the cannula through the incisions & into the body in layers. Then the cannula suctions out the excess fat.
- Removing the fat: The deposited fat is suctioned through the cannula using a high-pressure vacuum. This process is repeated multiple times until the desired amount of total fat has been removed.
- Closing the incisions: Once the deposited fat is removed, the incisions are closed by using sutures and skin adhesives.
- Wrapping the area: Surgeon may wrap the treated area in a compression bandage garment to reduce swelling and support the skin as it heals.
What are the complications of liposuction surgery?
The complications of liposuction surgery are as follows and may last from couple of hours to couple of days
- Swelling and Bruising
- Infection
- Numberness
- Blood clots
- Sagging skin
FAQ
- Is Liposuction is serious surgery?
Liposuction is considered a low-risk procedure which is performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon, but yes, it is still a surgical procedure, and that means it come with risk
- How painful is liposuction surgery?
Pain during or after surgery varies for each individual, but due to general anaesthesia, pain is reduced during the surgery. There might be some discomfort after the procedure, but that will subside within a few days
- Is liposuction covered by health insurance?
No,liposuction is not covered by insurance as it comes under the cosmetic procedure.
- Can You Have a baby after Liposuction?
It is a cosmetic surgery that removes fat from specific areas of the body, which does not affect your ability to get pregnant
Tentative cost of the liposuction:
| Treatment Cost | Estimated Cost of Investigations |
| Liposuction of abdomen | USD 3000-5000 |
| Liposuction of arms | USD 2000-2800 |
| Liposuction of Thigh | USD 2800-3400 |
