| A Quick Guide To Liposuction Surgery |
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| Wednesday, 03 January 2007 | |
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The procedure of liposuction surgery The liposuction procedure involves removal of fat through a hollow steel tube called “cannula”. One end of the cannula is attached with a vacuum that sucks out the liquidized fat. The surgery can be carried out with the aid of local anesthesia or general anesthesia depending on the type of liposuction procedure and the area to be treated. Who is liposuction surgery best suited for? The ideal candidates for liposuction surgery are those who have normal or higher than normal weight, elastic skin, realistic expectations, are physically and psychologically stable and who have diet and exercise resistant fat pockets in certain areas. Liposuction is not the right option for a person who is looking to fix loose or saggy skin, or to correct stretch marks. How long does it take to recovery from liposuction surgery? Every cosmetic surgery involves a period of recovery. Recovery from liposuction involves recovery from pain, scarring, bruising, swelling and temporary numbness and it varies from person to person, age and fitness. While surgery takes just a few hours, it generally takes one or two weeks to recover from the bruising and numbness, and then the swelling takes another few weeks to completely settle down. Doctors generally advise patients to wear compression garments as they help in minimizing swelling and keeping the treated area tight. To make the recovery painless, comfortable and fast, the patient should take a few precautions like medication, rest and avoiding strenuous activities. Once the swelling has completely subsided the final results of the surgery are visible. What are the risks involved in liposuction surgery? Liposuction surgery is considered as one of the safest surgeries, and fatalities are rare. However, some complications can occur. Risk in liposuction can occur if an excess number of areas are treated at the same time and excessive amounts of fat is removed in a single day. If a patient is suffering from other medical conditions like a heart disease, high blood pressure or allergies, it is important to notify the doctor beforehand. Risk factors also include an adverse drug reaction, overdose of lidocaine, shock, infection, nerve damage, seroma, and scarring and asymmetry or irregular appearance around the liposuction site. The doctor and the patient both can avert the various risks of liposuction with a little bit of care and alertness. How much does liposuction surgery cost? Cost is a vital factor in determining whether or not a person wants to have surgery performed. The cost of liposuction surgery depends upon the amount of fat to be removed and how many areas of the body are to be treated. Other important factors that determine the total cost of surgery are preoperative laboratory fee, operating room fee, size of the patient, cost of anesthesiologist’s service, and the surgeon’s fees. In general, the cost varies anywhere from $750 to $7500 depending on areas to be treated. An abdominal liposuction costs somewhere in the range of $3000 in the US. Liposuction surgery is becoming a more and more popular way for people to sculpt their bodies and regain confidence in their physical self. |
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