What do you feel during liposuction?
The surgery itself will be painless, as the area will be numbed and/or you will be asleep during the procedure. After liposuction, most patients are not in pain, but they do feel very sore, as though they’ve just completed a very hard workout in the treatment area.
What no one tells you about liposuction?
Liposuction is not a quick way to lose a lot of weight and tone up. The best candidates are in shape and do not plan to gain or lose a significant amount of weight after surgery. They understand that fluctuating in weight after surgery can have deleterious effects on the surgical results.
Does liposuction ruin your body?
Liposuction permanently removes fat cells from the targeted areas of the body. So, if you gain weight, the fat will still be stored in different parts of the body. The new fat can appear deeper under the skin, and it can be dangerous if it grows around the liver or heart.
Which is the best definition of liposuction?
: surgical removal of local fat deposits (as in the thighs) especially for cosmetic purposes by applying suction through a small tube inserted into the body.
What do they do before a liposuction procedure?
Before your liposuction procedure, the surgeon may mark circles and lines on the areas of your body to be treated. Photos also may be taken so that before and after images can be compared. How your liposuction procedure is done depends on the specific technique that’s used.
What are the side effects of liposuction on the body?
Possible complications specific to liposuction include: Contour irregularities. Fluid accumulation. Numbness. Infection. Internal puncture. Fat embolism. Kidney and heart problems. Lidocaine toxicity.
What’s the difference between liposuction and body contouring?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that uses a suction technique to remove fat from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms or neck. Liposuction also shapes (contours) these areas. Other names for liposuction include lipoplasty and body contouring.