Liposuction is an aesthetic surgical procedure, known by its medical term, aiming to reduce unwanted fat deposits in the body. This surgery is commonly performed to eliminate fat tissue in areas such as the waist, abdomen, hips, thighs, inner knees, upper arms, and neck. Liposuction involves the surgeon using a thin cannula (tube) to suction or vacuum the fat tissue.
Before the surgery, the patient's overall health is assessed, and plans are made. Liposuction is typically conducted under local anesthesia or sedation. The surgeon makes small incisions to access the targeted areas and reaches the fat tissue through these incisions. Subsequently, fat is suctioned out using a cannula. The extracted fat may be processed by the surgeon for injection or disposed of.
Liposuction is an aesthetic surgical procedure performed to reduce unwanted fat deposits in the body. The surgery typically involves the following steps:
The liposuction procedure can take several hours, but the duration may vary depending on the size of the areas the patient desires, the scope of the surgery, and the techniques applied.
The process before liposuction surgery involves a series of preparation steps for the patient to ensure that the surgery can be performed safely and effectively. This process usually begins with a detailed consultation and evaluation meeting with a plastic surgeon. During this meeting, the patient's surgery expectations, health history, general health status and wishes on the areas to be liposuctioned are evaluated.
The surgeon determines the scope of the surgery by examining the patient's body structure. If necessary, imaging tests or photographs may be used to better evaluate the planned areas of surgery. As part of the health check, the patient's blood tests and other medical examinations are performed and necessary precautions are taken to minimize the risk of the surgery.
Following liposuction surgery, patients generally must pay attention to a number of important steps. In the first days, swelling, bruising and mild pain in the surgery area may normally occur. These symptoms usually subside within a few weeks and are part of the healing process.
It is important to use special tight clothing recommended by the surgeon to support the surgical area and reduce swelling. This clothing supports the body and can help skin tissue heal properly.
Pain management is provided with painkillers prescribed by the surgeon. Patients can have a comfortable recovery process by using these medications regularly. In the postoperative period, it is important to regularly attend appointments determined by the surgeon.