Liposuction

Liposuction is a type of surgery during which fat is removed from the body. This surgery is performed using a thin suction device. Some devices eliminate fat by using ultrasound (ultrasound waves). Fat removal surgery can be used to deal with the persistent fats of people who are not overweight or obese, but at one part in their body they have an unbalanced fat supply.

Recovery From Liposuction

In most cases surgery is performed as an outpatient operation, therefore its recovery will not last long. Most people will be able to return to work after a few days and continue their natural activities after about 2 weeks.

Related Preoperative Evaluations

The surgeon will examine the medical history and medications and supplements of the individual. It may also be necessary to take various tests.

Before, During and After Liposuction

Before the Surgery

The surgeon will ask a person to avoid some special drugs, such as blood thinners, at least three weeks before surgery. It is also suggested that someone else accompany the patient and takes him/her to the hotel after surgery.

During the Surgery

Depending on the size of the surgical site, the surgeon will create one or more small incisions on the body to reach the desired location. A small suction tube is inserted into the body through these incisions and the fat is sucked from under the skin. After the surgery, the surgeon may leave the incisions open and use a drain to prevent the fluid from accumulating under the desired point. Some other surgeon physicians partially close the incisions and cover it with wound dressing, which should be changed continuously. This surgery is usually performed under anesthesia, but local anesthetics may sometimes be used. Liposuction lasts 1 to 2 hours; however, if the site of surgery is large, it may take more time to do so.

After the Surgery

The person must take rest and keep the scar area clean the scars. Swimming and sunbathing must be avoided. A special type of body-shaper may also be prescribed by a specialist surgeon, along with a number of antibiotics that should be used.

Important Notes

Not Recommended For

• Obesity
• As an alternative to diet and exercise or as a cure for obesity
• Cellulite treatment
• Some parts of the body, such as chest, because the fat around the chest is the most common place for cancer.

Possible Complications

• Remaining scar
• Infection
• Ambulance
• Rupture of internal organs
• Neural changes
• Swelling
• Necrosis
• Burn (in the case of ultrasound)
• Fluid imbalance

Liposuction Prices (In Dollars)

• Turkey: From 1003 to 2866
• India: Starting From 2025
• America: Starting From 6748
• Mexico: Starting From 1725
• Germany: From 6300 to 12300

Liposuction is Recommended For

• People with resistant fat deposits

Number of Days in Hospital

Usually the individual is discharged from the hospital on the same day after surgery, but if the amount of extracted fat is too much, the length of the stay may be up to 3 days.