According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), one of the most popular aesthetic plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States is liposuction (lipo). Nearly half a million people underwent lipo in 2007 alone.
People decide to have the procedure when dieting and exercise don't give them the results they are looking for. Lipo removes the fatty tissue stores from areas of the body that most likely will never respond to exercise or diet.
Lipo is a contouring procedure and is not to be considered a weight loss method. It is best for people who are at a normal weight and who have skin that is still firm and elastic, yet simply want to remove fat deposits in certain areas. Ideal candidates should have realistic expectations regarding the outcome of the procedure. They should also be physically healthy and mentally stable.
During the initial liposuction consultation is the best time to decide if your doctor's personality and professionalism are what you are looking for. Your most important goal is finding someone you can trust. You surgeon should be able to address all of your questions by talking over your concerns and discussing all that cosmetic plastic surgery entails.
There are four lipo techniques that have been developed to help create a slimmer and more proportioned body contour. They are tumescent, ultra-sonic assisted, super-wet and power-assisted lipo.
The tumescent technique involves injecting a large amount of anesthetic liquid into areas of excess fat before lipo is performed. This liquid contracts blood vessels and causes fat to become swollen. The expanded fat pockets let the surgeon's tool travel smoothly under the skin to remove the fat.
During the ultra-sonic assisted procedure, ultrasound waves break up the fat before it is removed. This method uses a combination of vibration energy and heat energy on fat. It is commonly used when a secondary procedure is needed and targets fibrous areas of the body, such as the upper back or male breasts.
The super wet method is similar to the tumescent technique, where fluid is injected into the tissues prior to it being suctioned away. The only difference is that less fluid is used.
Power-assisted lipo is the latest advance in fat removal. During this procedure, a wand-type instrument is used to quickly break up fatty tissue. It loosens up the fat cells so that they can be gently suctioned away without causing trauma to the surrounding tissues.
As with all plastic surgery procedures, the risks and complications associated with lipo vary, depending on the method used. Generally, the most common risks include blood clot formations on the leg, excess blood loss, bleeding, infection, reaction to anesthesia, asymmetry, hyper-pigmentation, swelling, necrosis and numbness.
Most people feel some discomfort after the liposuction procedure, but are able to return to work within three or four days. As the body heals, usually within four to six weeks, the results of the procedure will emerge. Generally, you will feel more confident in your appearance and enjoy your new look once the healing process is complete. Just remember to do your research and become well informed before undertaking any type of cosmetic plastic surgery.
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