Have you ever thought of getting rid of excess fat from some parts of your body? For the health-conscious, accumulation of fat comes with a lot of image issues because everyone is trying to put their best foot forward. You can get rid of fat in a number of ways one of them being exercise and the other diet.
Thanks to technology in Medicine, it is now possible to remove fat from different parts of your body through a process called liposuction. Through this process, small and thin tubes known as cannula are carefully inserted in your skin through some tiny incisions. Thereafter, fat is suctioned through these tubes as they are moved around under your skin.
Modern Liposuction Techniques
Compared to the initial liposuction processes, modern techniques are highly improved and they are safer, less painful, and easier to perform. Some of these new techniques include:
Tumescent Liposuction
This liposuction technique uses a local anesthetic to numb the area where the tube will be inserted. Thereafter, an anesthetic solution which combines epinephrine and lidocaine is injected into the targeted fatty tissue before the liposuction is undertaken. Unlike other procedures, tumescent liposuction doesn’t necessarily require general anesthesia to make you sleep throughout the process.
Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction
As its name suggests, this process makes use of ultrasound to turn the target fat tissue into liquid so that it can be sucked out. This technique is commonly used in removing fat from the upper abdomen, neck, sides, and the back.
Laser-Assisted Liposuction
Just like the ultrasound-assisted liposuction, this technique liquifies fat, but instead of using ultrasound, it uses low energy waves. The liquified fat is then removed using the cannula.
If you visit any plastic surgeon Paris facility for liposuction, there are greater chances it will be done as an outpatient procedure. You do not need to spend an overnight in a hospital unless the liposuction procedure involves removal of a large amount of fat. In some cases, you may be given local anesthesia and sedative to help you relax.
What to Expect after Liposuction
After the process, the body area that was cut and inserted with the cannula, is wrapped firmly so as to prevent swelling, bruising, and much pain. Elastic bandages are used and in some cases the medical practitioner may use a special girdle depending on the area of the body being treated. For the first 7 to 10 days after the procedure, you should expect some swelling and bruising. You may also witness cases where fluid drains from the incision sites for a few days. Normally, you will be given antibiotics to limit chances of infection.
Why Procure Liposuction
The main aim of liposuction is to remove fat so as to reshape certain areas of your body. Contrary to what some people may think, liposuction doesn’t reduce bodyweight. It only targets on the problem areas which do not respond as required to diet and exercise.
Most of the areas where liposuction is done include the outer thighs and hips for women and for men, it is the waist and back. Sometimes though not always, liposuction may be used in combination with some other procedures such as breast reduction, tummy tuck, or facelift.