Liposuction / Liposculpture

Normalmente la liposucción se lleva a cabo en el abdomen, caderas y en los muslos. Aunque también puede realizarse en otras zonas del cuerpo como: brazos, rodillas, tobillos, papada, glúteos o rostro.

 Normally liposuction is performed on the abdomen, hips and thighs. Although it can also be done in other areas of the body such as arms, knees, ankles, chin, buttocks and face. The main objective is to remove body fat to eliminate localized fat, cellulite, shape the silhouette of the patient and to a lesser extent reduce body weight. This procedure is not a treatment for obesity control or overweight because adipose tissue is not removed from the body, but only in some areas, the most common abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms and neck.

TYPES SUGERY

- Conventional 

This technique is the most common and most widely used at the time. It consists of applying a mixture of liquids with a vasoconstrictor directly into the fat to be removed, which reduces bleeding and bruising also softens the fat to get him through a cannula, allowing to obtain good results.

- Micro Air PAL (Power Assist Liposuction)

This technique is also performed with infiltration, which generates reduction in bleeding. The characteristic of this procedure is given by the device used, which generally moves in the cannula anteroposterior thus helping the removal of adipose tissue with less trauma than with a conventional cannula, decreasing production of fibrosis and injury of surrounding tissues.

- Or Vaser Ultrasonic

Is the introduction of a cannula with a device that emits ultrasonic waves directly on adipose tissue, which breaks and emulsifies the fat which has the effect of liquefaction of the tissue. The fat is sucked through a standard cannula.

Ultrasound is useful in areas with abundant fibrosis and back, hips and male pecs. This technique significantly reduces swelling, bruising and pain. Allows the surgeon to work more accurately and that can be delicately molded areas unwieldy as the inner thigh, arms and neck.

- LASER

It is an invasive procedure also known as laser lipolysis, in which laser energy Nd YAG or diode is applied. This energy, in short, high peak power pulses can destroy the membranes of adipocytes and by direct heat effect denature the fatty tissue was then removed by aspiration or eliminated through the lymphatic system of the organism.

In using this technique significantly decreases the pain and the patient's recovery is rapid. This procedure should be applied by a health care professional with experience in handling laser to achieve the expected results.

WHY SURGERY?

This surgery is designed for individuals wishing to eliminate fatty tissue. The most frequent candidates are those who have tried to remove those thick with exercise, diet and has not been possible or who want to shape your body and have a normal weight with firm, elastic skin who have small fatty deposits in very specific areas. Should be healthy, stable and realistic patients versus expectations for treatment outcomes. It is not recommended in people with chronic diseases.

POST-OPERATIVE SURGERY

- During the first 48 hours, the patient may express fatigue and some pain. Will be treated with painkillers, which are made by the surgeon.

- Once out of surgery you should use a compression garment to reduce swelling and help the skin contraction. In some cases, the surgeon recommended to leave special foams, to increase these benefits. This belt must be used at the discretion of the physician. Regularly use is 3 months, which during the first two months should be used permanently, withdrawing only bath time and last month use is 12 hours a day.

- Patient should avoid any activities that demand effort. Bruising and swelling usually disappear after six weeks. Should be performed by trained personnel manual drains to avoid collections and infections of them.

It is recommended to have five days to resume their work and personal activities. 

WHAT IS NORMAL

The presence of pain, swelling of the limbs and bruising are responses that occur normally after this procedure. Pain management is performed before, during and after. Likewise the presence of redness and swelling are within the normal healing process and patient stabilization.

Patients who experience swelling of extremities, should note that disappear soon and improve placing your feet up for a few hours a day. The cut area may have bruising and may occasionally liquid that accumulates under the skin, which must be drained by expert personnel. Another part is reabsorbed by the body, if it does not, your surgeon will take care of removing it.

All this fades over time and postoperative therapy the doctor says.

RESULTS

The success of surgery is in following the doctor's recommendations and the decision is personal and realistic about what is sought with liposuction. Regardless of the technique used, a high degree of satisfaction and success in the process will be.

Must follow to the letter the recommendations of the surgeon such as the use of the belt, drainage performed by trained personnel, avoid sun exposure and external agents until instructed by your surgeon, to thereby obtain a better process healing. A balanced and controlled diet is recommended, as well as physical activity routine life.