LIPOASPIRATION | LIPOSUCTION
General Description of Liposuction:
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure which allows the radical and definitive elimination of areas of excess fat.
It is important to note that liposuction is not a method of weight loss and is not intended to regulate the patient's weight. It does not constitute a treatment for obesity.
These are excess fats that often persist even with exercise or diet.
After 4 weeks, the first signs of results begin to emerge. The edema gradually diminishes and it usually takes 3 to 6 months for the skin to completely retract around the new contours. To obtain a definitive result, particularly in the case of true liposculpture, it is realistic to allow around 6 months.
The stages of liposuction interventions
- This silhouette surgery requires two pre-operative consultations with a plastic surgeon.
- Before-and-after photographs of the liposuction area will be taken.
- A support garment for the treated area will be recommended.
Pre-operative instructions include:- Stop any anticoagulant or antiplatelet treatment 15 days before the procedure.
- Stop taking birth control pills one month before surgery to reduce the risk of venous thrombosis.
The choice of anesthesia is determined by the area to be treated and the amount of fat to be aspirated, which may be local anesthesia, local anesthesia with intravenous sedation, or general anesthesia. The amount of fat removed is adjusted according to the elasticity of the skin to obtain an optimal result. The duration of the procedure can vary from 20 minutes to 3 hours, on average between 1 and 2 hours, depending on the areas to be treated and the quantity of fat to be eliminated. At the end of the procedure, a compressive garment such as a panty or a girdle is applied to reduce edema and promote skin remodeling.
