Most Frequently Asked Questions About Liposuction
Liposuction is the gold-standard treatment to achieve contour improvement in the areas affected by excess fat deposits. The fat cells are distributed throughout the body as determined by genetics and these fat cells cannot migrate or multiply, and once they are removed, they cannot return. The contour improvement achieved with liposuction is permanent. However this is not a weight-loss treatment but a treatment for body contouring. The method is highly effective, result-oriented, safe and comes with no side effects.
In this article, the best liposuction doctor in Delhi at Dr. Nivedita Dadu’s Clinic, the best cosmetic surgery clinic in Delhi, discusses the top five most commonly asked questions about liposuction.
If one is considering liposuction surgery, then they must be aware of several things before undergoing the procedure some of which are listed below:
Liposuction is a non-medical surgical procedure that makes use of suction technique and cannula to eliminate extra fat deposited in some parts of the body. Another name of this treatment is suction-assisted lipoplasty or lipectomy. This treatment aims to carry out proper body shaping in a safe way, which is not possible by only having a balanced diet and doing exercises regularly. But in some cases, liposuction surgery can be performed for treating other health problems such as benign fatty tumors (lipomas), gynecomastia (female-like breasts in males), and some metabolic disorders that lead to fat accumulation in the body. It should not be thought of as a procedure for weight loss or to increase the body's metabolism. This type of surgery can boost the individuals' self-esteem and their overall health status.
The local sites which are focused on this invasive treatment include:
Back and buttocks
Thighs
Upper arms
Inner knee
Some face parts such as cheeks and chin
Waist and abdomen
Chest
Neck
Back
Ankles
Chin
Love-handles
Calves
2. Describe the different procedures of gynecomastia?
Liposuction removes excess fat and improves body contours. This surgical body contouring procedure breaks down and removes the subcutaneous fat layer that is resistant to diet and exercise. This procedure involves the use of a different set of techniques that helps a surgeon to provide precise and quicker results. The different type of liposuction techniques includes:
The body part to be treated is numbed using an anesthetic solution and a small incision is made in the skin of that area (this is done for tumescent liposuction). Cannulas (thin, small, blunt-tipped hollow tubes) are inserted into these tiny cuts.
Then the following procedure can be used to remove excess fat:
Vacuum suction is used to remove fat through these tubes, which are moved by the surgeon in a back and forth manner into the target areas containing the fat deposits. This is called suction-assisted liposuction (SAL).
Another way can be to move the cannula by using a motor. This method of dislodging fat and sculpting that body part is known as power-assisted liposuction (PAL).
A new technique is an ultrasound-assisted liposuction, wherein fats are liquefied by exposing them to ultrasound. This is carried out for the back, upper abdomen, and sides of the body. The laser-assisted method is also being used to melt the fat with lasers and remove it by cannula.
3. Who is an ideal candidates for gynecomastia?
People who are non-smokers
People who are resistant to loss of stubborn fat by any other means like exercise and diet.
Individuals that show an absence of any health complications and life-threatening medical conditions.
Both men and women can go for this procedure.
Adults that have good muscle tone along with firm and elastic skin. They should be close or at their ideal weight (within 30%). Their Body Mass Index (BMI) should be a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 30.
4. What is the post-care and recovery after liposuction?
The patient needs to stay for a few hours in the hospital for proper recovery after the procedure. To assist healing of the skin the patient is advised to wear compression garments. Generally, it takes about four weeks for obtaining desired results. They are advised to rest for few days after surgery and indulge in less strenuous activities. A healthy lifestyle is required to maintain body contours.
5. Does this surgery remove excess skin?
Liposuction can remove small, moderate, and large amounts of fat depending on one’s desires and physical attributes. The surgery does not, however, remove excess skin and can have a variable effect on cellulite. In case if excess sagging skin is left after the surgery, skin tightening surgery can be the best option.
The plastic surgeon in Delhi / NCR at Dr. Nivedita Dadu’s Clinic has vast experience in the art and science of liposuction techniques and body contouring to attain the most beautiful result. To get more answers about this surgery, make a visit to Dr. Nivedita Dadu’s Clinic and obtain a consultation with the best liposuction surgeon in Delhi.