Liposuction, also referred to as Lipoplasty, Liposculpture and Suction Lipectomy is a type of cosmetic surgery that reshapes the different parts of the body by removing excess fat deposits from the desired areas. By using this technique, excess or unwanted fat can be removed. Breast, hips, thighs, stomach, waist, neck, chin, calves and arms are the different body areas from where the fat is removed using Liposuction technique. More and more people are opting for this technique to get a perfect shape of their body.
The concept of Liposuction is surprisingly simple and permanently removes fat cells from the body. The surgical process is used to remove unwanted fat deposited between the skin and muscle for improving the body’s contour and shape. The patients who opt for liposuction, generally have a stable body weight but would like to remove undesirable deposits of fat in specific parts of the body.
Why Is Liposuction done?
The goal of the surgery involves the removal of fat deposits that have settled in different areas of the body. The surgery is the answer to fat removal that cannot be reduced by the means of any physical exercise or dieting. The surgical procedure is helpful in removing the fat from the buttocks area by adding more volume to it.
Liposuction Techniques
- Ultrasound-Assisted Lipectomy (UAL ): It involves ultrasound energy for breaking the fat cells. This is done in order to suction them out before. The benefit of this technique is that it leads to less amount of blood loss along with decreased surgeon’s effort.
- Suction Assisted Lipectomy(SAL): This traditional technique along with fine cannulas provides great results to the patient. It is regarded as the gold standard technique for performing liposuction.
Who should consider Liposuction Surgery?
People should have realistic expectations about the results of the procedure.
- Have firm and elastic skin
- Good in overall health
- Be of average or slightly above-average weight
- Have concentrated pockets of fat that do not respond well to diet and physical exercises
Procedure for Liposuction
The surgical procedure starts by making little incisions of about 3mm in order to insert a small tube named cannula beneath the skin. This smaller tube is connected to a device that generates high vacuum pressure. The earlier fat deposits which are treated earlier with the help of injections are then suctioned out from the skin through a cannula. The small tube (cannula) reaches to the specific desired areas of the skin by moving beneath the skin. Generally, more than one incision is required and the number also depends on each area’s characteristics. In order to make the outer appearance homogeneous, the surgeon follows a cross-line pattern to introduce the small tube (cannula) from other positions. The removal of fat becomes easier when it ruptures and liquefies.
Types of Liposuction
- Tumescent Liposuction: The surgeon will inject a solution into the patient’s fatty areas before the fat is removed. The saline solution, epinephrine and a mild painkiller will contract the blood vessels. The solution removes the fat easily, reduces blood loss and eases the pain.
- Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction: The ultrasonic energy is used to liquefy the fat and is then removed from the body.
Benefits of Liposuction
- Feel more in proportion
- Motivation to pursue a healthier lifestyle
- Increased self-confidence
- Ability to have a many choices of clothes
Nonsurgical Liposuction Procedure
This non-surgical procedure involves the use of non-invasive methods like ultrasonic, chemical agents injections and lasers. By using these non-invasive methods, the goal is to liquefy and melt the fat cells present in the different areas of the body.
After Liposuction
After the surgery, the patient can have sore and bruised surgical area for some weeks. The patient may also face fluid draining out from the incisions. The patient can only take a shower but only 48 hours after the surgery. Swimming or baths are totally prohibited. The post-operation period requires a compression garment for about 3-6 months. The patient can get back to its normal routine life after 3-4 days.
Cost of Liposuction Surgery in India
The cost of Liposuction Surgery in India is around $1200. The low cost Liposuction technique in India attracts patients from all over the world. However, the cost of surgery depends upon the specific body area selected. All the doctors in India are well trained and highly experienced offering the best treatment to their patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cardiology
What is High Blood Pressure and what are its treatments?
The stiffness that occurred in the very small arteries led to High Blood Pressure. A low salt diet, stress management, regular exercise and weight control are the measures that can control High Blood Pressure. If your BP is not controlled by these measures, the doctor may prescribe you with necessary medications.
What are the major causes of heart disease?
Smoking, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, lack of exercise, obesity and diabetes are the major causes of heart disease.
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack is a condition that occurs when the supply of blood and oxygen to a particular area of the muscle gets disrupted. This blockage is the leading cause of arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) that cause a fatal decline in the pumping function of the heart.
What is Cholesterol?
It is a type of fat substance produced in the human liver. There are two types of this fat-saturated and unsaturated. Butter, Ghee, red meat and coconut oil contain unsaturated fat which is harmful to the body.
What is Atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis is a medical condition wherein cholesterol along with calcium and blood clot gets deposited in the arteries and creates stiffness.
What are the other treatments available for the clogged arteries besides Bypass Surgery?
Clogged arteries refer to a medical condition wherein the calcium deposits, fats, salt and fibrin accumulate within the walls of the artery. The clogged arteries put a person at risk of a heart attack. The other treatments available besides Bypass Surgery are Angioplasty and Stent.
How is angina different from a heart attack?
Angina refers to the chest pain which occurs in the area of your heart muscle due to the shortage of oxygen. Angina has two forms: Stable Angina and Unstable Angina. While Stable angina takes place in the case of bodily exertion and decreased flow of oxygen in the heart, unstable angina is the same case but is not relieved by rest. A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, occurs due to the blockage in the heart muscle, preventing it from oxygen and blood inflow.
What is cardiac rehabilitation?
The cardiac rehabilitation program is a medically supervised program that helps in the improvement of the health and well-being of people suffering from different kinds of heart problems.
What is Radio Frequency Ablation?
Radio Frequency Ablation is a procedure wherein radio-frequency energy is targeted to those areas that cause an abnormal heartbeat.
What is a Pacemaker and how does it function?
An electrophysiology study is done for the diagnosis and treatment to study the arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats).
What is an Electrophysiology?
It is an electronic device that helps to normalize your heartbeat and produce electric pulses to speed your heart rate.
What is Coronary angiography?
Coronary angiography is a specialized test performed to examine the blood supply and functioning of the arteries in the heart.
What is a Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease refers to the structure and abnormalities of the heart & great vessels which is present since birth. The abnormal conditions are as follows: holes in the walls, narrowing of blood vessels and abnormal location of blood vessels.
What is a Heart murmur?
These are the unusual sounds that occur while the heart beats. A doctor can hear them by using a stethoscope. Most of the time these murmurs do not serious health problems.