Liposuction
Liposuction
Liposuction
Getting your body into its best shape can be quite complicated, especially when you have stubborn pockets of fat that refuse to budge even with exercise and dieting. When you can’t seem to get that excess fat off the standard way, liposuction is a good procedure that can help you contour your body. At Glowbar Medical Aesthetics, anyone looking for a more balanced aesthetic can use liposuction to achieve their goals, looking their best safely and effectively.
Candidates for Liposuction
Liposuction is often recommended for women and men who are near their ideal weight but have areas with stubborn subcutaneous fat deposits. These fat pockets can linger in areas like the hips, thighs, back, arms, and chin and do not budge even after religiously following a diet and exercise routine. Candidates should be within 30 percent of their ideal weight and have good skin elasticity to prevent post-procedural sagging.
The best candidates are often non-smokers, as smoking can slow down the recovery process. Candidates should also have no life-threatening issues, nor should they be pregnant if they are considering liposuction. A consultation before the procedure is recommended to ensure all candidates fit the liposuction criteria.
Lastly, the best candidate for liposuction should have a positive outlook on the procedure and realistic expectations. Candidates should understand that liposuction is not a weight loss solution but something that can contour the body. Discussing body goals before the surgery can determine whether or not liposuction is a suitable solution.
Before and After
Before and After
How Liposuction Works
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that uses suction power to remove subcutaneous fat from different body areas. It is minimally invasive, as it only requires a few small incisions to push the cannula through. The excess fat is gently removed through the cannula when the patient is under anesthesia.
Recent developments involve injecting a tumescent solution through the cannula, which numbs the area while separating the fat from the other cells. This makes the procedure easier to go through, and the liquefaction of the fat keeps the recovery at a minimum. Laser-assisted methods can also be used to liquefy the fat and improve precision while reducing the potential for downtime.
The surgery can be used on different body areas with stubborn fat deposits, such as the abdomen or buttocks, and the fat removal can be permanent. Any lingering damaged fat cells will be removed naturally by the body over time, and your silhouette will gradually reach a smoother contour.
Recovery from Liposuction
Recent liposuction procedures were made to have as little recovery time as possible, but you can still expect to go through some downtime since it’s surgery. Swelling, bruising, and overall discomfort are common after the first few days, and taking a couple of days off from work is recommended. While you don’t have to stay in bed for the entire time, it is advised to rest the first 24 hours and then slowly start walking through the house.
If you have a less demanding job, you should be able to get back to work within three to seven days. However, if your workplace involves a lot of physical labor, you might want to wait about two weeks before returning. While most of the side effects fade within three weeks, reaching full recovery can take up to three months.
To keep your recovery symptoms at a minimum, wear your compression garments as recommended because they control the swelling. You can take pain medication, but you should avoid any blood-thinning medicine, such as aspirin, as this can exacerbate bruising.
Liposuction Results
Your results are immediate because the fat is removed during liposuction. That said, the swelling can conceal the effects, so you’ll have to wait until the swelling dissipates to enjoy the full extent.
The first signs of improvement should be visible within three weeks as the swelling begins to subside. However, the inflammation will continue to reduce over the next two to three months, at which point you should be able to see the final results.
The fat removal is permanent, and the same cells cannot return. However, you should live a healthy lifestyle to maintain the desired contour and keep new fat cells from forming. A good diet and regular exercise can keep the skin smooth and elastic while helping you maintain a constant weight.