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| WHAT
IS LIPOSUCTION? |
| Liposuction is a surgical procedure that can help sculpt the
shape of your body parts by removing accumulated
fat. Some areas where Liposuction is effective
include buttocks, hips, thighs, abdomen, upper
arms, knees, chin, cheeks and neck. Although
this treatment cannot replace healthy diet and
regular exercise, it can remove fat from areas
where traditional weight-loss methods have been
ineffective. |
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| WHO
CAN GO FOR LIPOSUCTION? |
| If
you're of normal weight or 10-15% overweight
with firm, elastic skin but are unhappy with
disproportionate fat accumulation in certain
areas, you can go in for Liposuction. Your doctor will,
however, evaluate you on a few parameters before
recommending this surgery. These include your
physical and psychological health as well as
your expectations from the procedure. Though age
is not a major factor, the results in older
patients may be less satisfactory than those in
younger ones due to reduced elasticity of the
skin. If you have medical problems such as
diabetes, disease of the heart or lung, poor
blood circulation, or if you've recently had
surgery near the area to be sculpted, you may
not be a candidate but this will be evaluated by
Plastic Surgeon and your
doctor. |
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| HOW
TO PREPARE FOR THE SURGERY? |
| You
must strictly follow the instructions of your
plastic surgeon before surgery. These would
include guidelines on eating, drinking and
smoking, taking or avoiding vitamins, iron
tablets and certain medications. If you develop
a cold or an infection of any kind, especially a
skin infection, your surgery may have to be
postponed. |
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| WHAT
HAPPENS DURING THE SURGERY |
| The
surgery can be performed in an out-patient
facility, or in a hospital. If only a small
amount of fat needs removal, the surgery is
usually performed as an out-patient basis. On
the other hand, large fat removal or Liposuction being done along
with other procedures requires admission into a
hospital. To perform the surgery, your doctor
makes small incisions and inserts a thin tube or
cannula through this incision, to suction out
the fat layer lying under the skin. The cannula
is then moved through the fat layer to break
down fat cells. A vacuum pump or a large syringe
is used to suck out excessive fat. Along with
fat, a lot of fluid is lost during surgery. To
prevent the body from going into shock, this
fluid is continuously replaced during and after
the procedure with intravenous fluids. The
duration of the surgery depends on the size of
the area, the amount of fat to be removed, the
type of anaesthesia and the technique
used. |
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| WHAT
HAPPENS AFTER THE SURGERY? |
| After surgery, some fluid may trickle
out from the incisions. Your doctor may insert a
small tube beneath the skin for a couple of days
to drain out this fluid. You may be advised to
wear a comfortable elastic garment over the
treated skin for a few weeks. This will control
swelling and help skin fit better over your new
body shape. Your doctor may also prescribe
antibiotics to prevent
infection. |
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| WHAT
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD YOU TAKE AFTER THE
SURGERY? |
| As
advised by your plastic surgeon, you must begin
to walk around as soon as possible. This will
reduce swelling and avoid blood clots from
forming in your legs. You should also begin
working within a few days after the surgery.
Your stitches will be removed or will dissolve
on their own within 10 days. Healing is a slow
process so you must avoid strenuous activity for
about a month. Usually, most of the bruising and
swelling subsides within three weeks, but some
swelling may continue for 3-6 months. You would
need to visit your plastic surgeon at prescribed
intervals for follow-up care. These visits will
help your surgeon to evaluate your progress and
recommend a second procedure, if
required. |
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| WHAT
ARE THE RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS
SURGERY? |
| Liposuction performed
by a well-trained plastic surgeon operating in a
well equipped facility is usually safe. However,
risks do increase and complications may develop
if the operation is conducted in many areas at
the same time, or when the areas to be operated
are large in size. Though plastic surgeons are
well trained to hide scars by placing small
incisions at strategic places, imperfections can
occur. This may result in uneven or 'baggy' skin
surface, especially in older patients. Problems
of pigmentation and lack of sensation may arise.
Your doctor may also recommend additional
surgery in some
cases. |
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| CARE
AT ARTEMIS |
| At
Artemis Health Institute, latest innovations and
advanced techniques are employed for various
procedures like liposculpture, body contouring,
facial rejuvenation, anti-aging, reconstructive
microsurgery and craniofacial surgery and
state-of-the-art facilities are available for
follow up care/rehabilitation. Our Surgeons are
certified by the American Board of Plastic
Surgery, and have undergone training at premier
universities of the
USA. |
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