Liposuction: Is Liposuction Safe?
Raymond JW
Liposuction is a surgical procedure intended to remove fat deposits and shape the body; this method should not be thought of as a method to control weight. However, there is a strange and unexpected side effect where the fat can return; but not necessarily in the region it was originally taken from.
Two basic techniques of removal are used; the tumescent technique and Ultrasonic. The most popular of these two methods, Tumescent, is performed routinely now in the USA as a treatment for unwanted fat.
The tube used is much smaller and this also helps lessen the bruising which normally means a longer recovery period. Tumescent liposuction technique is proved to cause less pain, bruising and swelling after surgery, hence shortening the postoperative recovery period.
With Ultrasonic liposuction it is also possible to remove fat from difficult areas such as the upper abdomen, flanks, hip and back.
The conventional method is often more difficult to perform over other cosmetic treatments because the surgeon cannot see where the probe is, and as a consequence internal injury can be the result. The best advice when considering this course of treatment is to consult with the surgeon about the best and safest technique.
As with any type of medical procedure, liposuction does have some risk attached although professional cosmetic surgeons take great care of their patients. To help reduce this risk, physical examinations are necessary for all subjects to make sure that every individual is healthy enough for the procedure to go ahead. To ensure infections do not occur after treatment, cosmetic surgeons prescribe antibiotics to patients and re-iterate the importance of keeping wounds clean. As time has passed, a great deal has been learned and techniques improved.
To treat cellulite and bumpy skin, another form of liposuction is used called Lipo Dissolve which uses the application of a number of small needles to remove the fat, dissolving it during the process. Lipo Dissolve can also be administered in combination with any other non-surgical skin treatment and does not require any anesthesia since it is virtually painless.
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