Liposuction Tummy Tuck & Body Contour Surgery
| Liposuction | Tummy Tuck |
Liposuction
is one of the most popular plastic surgeries, and it is not a low-effort alternative to exercise and diet. It is a form of body contouring with significant attendant risks and is not a weight loss method. This type of treatment is used mostly on the abdomen, thighs and buttocks, where it is harder to get rid of fat cells. The result is lasting since during the liposuction the fat cells are removed from the corrected part of the body, thus even in case of increasing body weight the ratio will stay and in the treated area no fat cells will occur. It is not advised to remove too much fat during the liposuction, the maximum amount is three liters per treatment because it may lead to health problems. The risks and the strain on the patient depend more on the size of the treated area and less on the amount of fat removed.
Suction-assisted
liposuction is the standard method of liposuction. In this
approach, a small cannula (like a straw) is inserted through a
small incision. It is attached to a vacuum device. The surgeon
pushes and pulls it carefully through the fat layer, breaking up
the fat cells and drawing them out of the body by suction. The
surgery may happen under general or local anaesthesia, it depends
on the size of the treated area. After the surgery a compression
bandage has to be worn by the patient for several weeks.
Despite good health and a reasonable level of fitness, some people may still have a body with disproportionate contours due to localized fat deposits. These areas may be due to family traits rather than a lack of weight control or fitness.
Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits, improving your body contours and proportion, and ultimately enhancing your self-image.
These techniques may be used to reduce localized fat deposits of the:
Thighs
Hips and buttocks
Abdomen and waist
Upper arms
Back
Inner knee
Chest area
Cheeks, chin and neck
Calves and ankles
Procedural techniques:
There are three common variations to the procedure:
Traditional liposuction is surgical suctioning of excess fat deposits
The tumescent or super-wet technique requires an infusion of saline solution with adrenaline and possibly anaesthetic prior to removal of excess fat
Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty uses ultrasonic energy to liquefy excess fat prior to surgical suctioning
Your results:
Swelling should subside, bruising should fade and initial results may appear in 2-4 weeks. Final results could appear in 2-6 months. Significant weight gain can cause recurrence of fatty deposits.
Post Operative Care
You should avoid strenuous activities for several weeks as your body heals, but within 4 to 6 weeks you should be able to resume all normal activities. It’s important to continue wearing the compression garment, which should be easily hidden under your clothing, until your doctor tells you that it is no longer necessary.
Preparation
Preparation before operation
Your surgeon will begin with a physical examination to evaluate your overall weight, your skin and muscle tone, and the pattern of distribution of fat deposits. He/she will also record a complete medical history, including your diet, exercise, and weight history. You will need to let him or her know about any medications that you are currently taking.
After Care
Pressure garments have to be applied for a few days after surgery to keep body contour in shape and to reduce the post operative bruises.
Recovery Time
You need to stay in hospital for one night and 7 days in Bangkok for post-op cares.
| liposuction | tummy tuck |
Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty
If you want a tighter, flatter abdomen, then a tummy tuck may be appropriate to help achieve your goals. Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck removes excess fat and skin and in some cases restores weakened or separated muscles. This creates an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer, often enhancing your body image and confidence.
Procedural steps:
A full tummy tuck requires a horizontal
incision in the area between the pubic hairline and navel.
Incision size is largely dependent on the amount of excess skin
to be removed.
Where correction is isolated to the area below the navel, a limited or mini tummy tuck with a shorter incision at the pubic bone may be recommended.
Liposuction may be performed with a mini tummy tuck where excess fat is the only factor.
Your results:
Swelling should subside and initial results may appear in 2-4 weeks. Final results could appear in 8 weeks. Incision lines will continue to flatten and fade for up to 1 year.
You are restricted to bed for 2 to 3 days with periods of walking. There is a minimal amount of pain associated with this type of surgery. Coughing, laughing, sneezing or anything that exerts the abdominal muscles will produce discomfort.
Duration of Operation:
Two hours
Recovery Time
Work- 1 week
Sports- 2 to 4 weeks
Travel- 2 weeks
