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Liposuction is the surgical removal of fat cells in the human body. Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery that siphons out the excessive fat cells from the body parts like chin, neck, cheeks abdomen etc., through special surgical equipment and conducted by expert plastic surgeons. Liposuction often follow a painful recovery process and its associated side effects may include shock, fluid overload, Infections, bleeding, blood clot, fat embolism, scarring etc.
Liposuction was first performed in 1974; and years of practice today has made Liposuction, one of the safest and most accepted body contouring surgeries in the world. However the success rate of liposuction is inversely proportionate to many factors like age, skin elasticity, weight, and overall health of a patient. Liposuction is strictly advised against people with weak immunity, diabetes, heart problems, history of blood clots or restricted blood flow.
Aesthetically, Liposuction is used to remove excess fat from thighs, abdomen, buttocks, flanks, hips, upper arms, chin, jowls and neck to improve physical appearance. Liposuction facilitates the treatment at multiple sites the same day if a patient can tolerate multiple sessions. The photograph shown on the left depicts a clear picture of the effect of liposuction conducted at multiple sites of abdominal region in a male patient.
Liposuction surgeons use disposable or reusable equipment—a Cannula to penetrate into the target area; and an Aspirator a suction device to siphon-out the loosened fat cells. Three types of liposuction methods are in wide use today: 1) Tumescent Liposuction—where a prescribed dose of lidocaine, adrenalin and saline solution are injected into the site to loosen the fat for its easy removal; 2) Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction (UAL)—use sound waves to liquefy the fat before its removal; 3) Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) utilize a motor-powered cannula that has a built-in aspirator to minimize the trauma for a patient, and facilitate easy maneuverability for the doctor.
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