Liposuction

In the modern world, there are many people who are unhappy with their weight, or rather the presence of body fat. Some are dissatisfied with excess belly fat and the lack of abs, some do not like the "second" chin. When endless diets and grueling workouts don't help, people decide to do a procedure like liposuction. The operation is performed on any part of the body, the main thing is to choose the right method that is more suitable for a particular area of the skin. Consider the areas subject to liposuction:

• the abdomen is the most often treated area of the skin;
• hips and buttocks, most often the procedure is carried out in a complex manner, but it is also possible on one of these parts of the body;
• face in the chin area, usually done in conjunction with a lift;
• breasts, women are done in combination with corrective procedures, and men are prescribed for the treatment of gynecomastia;
• hands in the area from elbow to shoulder;
• the back, its upper part, the area of the shoulder blades and the lumbar zone;
• knees.

Contraindications

All contraindications to liposuction can be divided into two groups: general and local. Common ones include:

• age is less than 18 or more than 65 years;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding in women;
• oncological diseases;
• diabetes;
• chronic diseases in an exacerbation stage;
• inflammatory processes in the body;
• rehabilitation period after a heart attack, stroke or surgery;
• blood clotting disorders;
• phlebeurysm;
• HIV infection or syphilis.

Local contraindications include the affected or inflamed skin areas at the sites of the proposed operation, the presence of a fresh suture from a cesarean section during abdominal liposuction.

Preparing for liposuction

Before carrying out an operation to remove fat, it is necessary to undergo an examination to assess the condition of the body and the presence of contraindications. The doctor will conduct an examination and prescribe blood tests for HIV, hepatitis B and C, general and biochemical blood tests, and a general urine test. Before doing liposuction, you need to do a cardiogram and get advice from a therapist and anesthesiologist, while it is important to tell the doctor about all medications currently taken. It is also recommended to adhere to the principles of proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, excluding smoking and drinking alcohol.

How is the operation going

Modern medicine has several ways to remove fat deposits, but the most common and widely used method by doctors is tumescent liposuction. This procedure is carried out in the following way:

• a plastic surgeon, using a marker, makes markings on the patient's body, in those places where manipulations will be carried out;
• then anesthesia is performed (most often local, but in large areas - general anesthesia can be done);
• with the help of several punctures and cuts, a solution is pumped into the adipose tissue, which loosens its cells;
• moving along a special trajectory, the doctor breaks already destroyed cells;
• with the help of a vacuum, the broken fat cells are pumped out of the body in the form of a solution.

An alternative way to remove fat is laser liposuction, in which, instead of a thinning liquid, a laser-tipped probe is inserted under the skin, which destroys the cells of the adipose tissue. This manipulation is carried out under local anesthesia.

After operation

The recovery process of the body after liposuction depends on whether there was surgery. If it was, then within a few weeks, painful sensations in the area of the operation are possible. General recommendations include:

• wearing compression underwear for a month;
• it is possible to install drainage tubes that remove fluid for faster recovery;
• for several weeks, do not visit the pool, sauna, solarium, do not allow physical exertion;
• drink plenty of clean non-carbonated water or freshly squeezed juices;
• adhere to the principles of proper nutrition.