Liposuction
Liposuction

Liposuction

Tandis Hospital

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Tandis Multi Super Specialty Hospital opened in 2018 in one of the best places in Tehran. This 9-story Super Specialty Hospital has 64 beds. Tandis Hospital for the treatment of patients uses the most up-to-date and advanced medical equipment and has met all international standards in the provision of healthcare. In addition to modern equipment, the medical staff and personnel of Tandis Hospital are a team of well-versed Specialists, some of whom have a worldwide reputation. The International patient department of Tandis Hospital is licensed to host patients around the world to provide professional services.

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How this Procedure is Done

 

 

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a type of fat removal procedure used in plastic surgery. Sometimes people call it "lipo". Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures currently performed by plastic surgeons around the world. Through liposuction, the extra fat stored in particular parts of the body will be taken out.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure to remove fat from beneath the skin. The procedure is performed with a small suction device. Some devices use ultrasound to help break down fat. 

Liposuction procedure's results usually are observed immediately, and little to no scarring will be left. Lipo can be used for different areas of the human body.

Liposuction can be used to target a range of areas, including abdomen, hips, thighs, calves, arms, buttocks, back, neck, or face.

Liposuction can aim stubborn, unwanted fat deposits in patients who are slightly overweight or who have an average weight but have fat accumulations in one area. Liposuction is never recommended as a treatment for obesity, as surgeons can only remove a limited amount of fat.

It must be clear at the outset that liposuction is not primarily a modality for weight loss. It is meant to be a body contouring procedure, and therefore, the substantial limitations and safety issues related to this must always be respected. Complications and undesirable results are to be avoided as far as possible.

Since the introduction of liposuction, several modifications have been made to the original concept to make it more useful and to reduce the incidence of complications.

As mentioned above, the primary goal of liposuction is to reduce fat deposits in specific localized areas and achieve well body contours without much down-time.

Waist and Flanks are the optimal sections for liposuction providing successful results. It seems that one of the most regularly chosen parts of the body for operating lipo surgery is the abdomen area. Patients looking for a slimmer body are highly interested in experiencing this kind of operation on the area mentioned above of their body. In this regard, it should be indicated that another kind of surgery named tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is recommended if there is too much fat.

 

Many people may think that chest liposuction is only used for women. It should be noted that this kind of surgery is frequently performed for men who suffer from loss of muscle or gynecomastia (enlargement of a man's breasts).

Liposuction can treat fat thighs located both on the outer and inner thighs to provide the desired gap between legs.

Generally, liposuction is used in an attempt to change the body's shape.

Liposuction does not help obesity-related metabolic disorders like insulin resistance. It may be used to remove excess fat in the chronic medical condition such as lymphedema.

 

What liposuction cannot do:

  • Liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure or a treatment for obesity
  • It does not affect the cellulitis of the area
  • It is not a sensible replacement for diet and exercise

 

How is it Performed?

Liposuction is begun with small incisions. Depending on the size of the area being treated, the surgeon may make some small incisions to reach the target areas. A small suction tube called a cannula is inserted through the incisions and fat is suctioned away from beneath the skin by using the sharp end of the device.

Methods and techniques can make a significant difference in the procedure that is going to be conducted.

Once the procedure is completed, the surgeon leaves the incisions open, and surgical drains may be attached to prevent any probable accumulation of fluid in the area. Sometimes surgeons may partially close the sutures and then apply a dressing that will need to be changed regularly.

Many patients who experience liposuction choose to combine this with other surgeries such as an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) or body lift.

 

Anaesthesia

Commonly general anaesthetic, occasionally local anaesthetic. The nature of your surgery will define the kind of anaesthesia that is used. Generally, surgeons will go with local anaesthesia in the first choice. As long as removing a large volume of fat is concerned, general anaesthesia could be a better alternative.

 

Liposuction Methods and Techniques

The liposuction procedure is performed using different methods, and new techniques are introduced annually. In Iran, for instance, all processes are undergone using the latest technologies. Each method has some features. Your surgeon could decide to use any technique that he/she finds fit depending on which area of your body needs fat removal. Here are some of the main methods of liposuction.

Dry Technique

The first technique of liposuction procedure involves inserting the cannula (a small suction tube) into the area where the extra fat is supposed to be taken out. This technique consists of blood loss being 20-45% of the aspirated fat. It was known as one of the common procedures before the development of more modern techniques.

Tumescent Liposuction

This method, which is also called the wet technique, quickly replaced the Dry Method. In the tumescent liposuction, a sterile anaesthetic solution usually containing serum, in order to streamline the process of removing extra fat, lidocaine and epinephrine is usually injected into the area.

With Tumescent Liposuction, local anaesthesia is possible, and surgeons no longer are required to practice general anaesthesia. The advantages of this method include: 

  • Less pain
  • Safer
  • Less blood loss
  • Quicker recovery time

Vaser lipo or ultrasonic-assisted liposuction (UAL)

This technique, sound waves' energy is used to rupture the extra fat cells. In other words, it liquefies the fat in order to simplify the suction process. 

His technique of liposuction, which is in combination with the tumescent method, is mainly employed by a brand named VASER (Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance) liposuction. 

It uses the same anaesthetic solution as the tumescent does; but as a result of the Ultrasound waves' energy, the vibration loosens the fat, and the surrounding tissues are less damaged. However, not everyone is the right candidate for ultrasound-assisted liposuction. This method: 

  • Gets rid of the stubborn fibrous fat 
  • Increases skin contraction and tightening
  • Has relatively fewer risks

Laser-assisted liposuction

Another primary liposuction method is carried out with the assistance of LASER technology. Similar to Ultrasound-assisted liposuction, this technique uses technology to loosen and liquidity the stubborn fat of a specific area of the body. By encouraging the production of collagen in the skin, ensures the overall firmness of the skin.

SMART™ is a brand that is known for using technology. Its benefits include: 

  • Tightening the skin
  • Eliminating fibrous tissue
  • Minimized damage to surrounding tissue

 

You can have this surgery if you

  • Have a BMI under 30 and struggle with excess fat in certain areas.
  • Have a healthy muscle tone and firm, elastic skin.
  • Have specific and realistic expectations about your body contour.
  • Are 18 years old at least.

 

Not recommended for:

Obesity

As a substitution for exercise and diet, or as a total treatment for general obesity.

Cellulite treatment

Some certain areas of the body such as the breasts. Because the fat on the sides of the breasts is a prevalent site for cancer

 

How much does liposuction cost?

The cost of liposuction surgery depends on many aspects. For example, removing extra fat from larger areas like the buttocks will cost more. Moreover, chin and cheeks are more expensive as they are complex areas for undergoing a liposuction procedure. Some of the points deciding the cost of liposuction surgery are as follows:

  • Area of treatment
  • The technique used to undergo the procedure 
  • Anaesthesia fees
  • Operating room facilities and expenses
FAQ

Fat is eradicated permanently with liposuction, but it can’t prevent weight gain in the future. Even if an individual gains weight after surgery, the areas treated with liposuction are still likely to look better than they would have without liposuction.

Generally, good candidates for a liposuction are healthy adults within 30% of their ideal weight who have firm elastic skin and good muscle tone. They are nonsmokers who do not struggle with a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing. In addition, they have a positive outlook and realistic goals in mind for body contouring.

If you are bothered by extra fat deposits located anywhere on your body that will not be removed by diet or exercise, liposuction can be an effective solution for you.

Training, experience, and skill are so helpful to specialists for determining how much fat to remove for achieving favorable results.

Sometimes, doctors may prefer to place the fat in other areas of the body where fullness may be desired instead of removing it. Therefore, depending on the patients’ expectations, specialists may inject the fat into other areas.

Considering the fact that fat tissue is not extremely dense, removing three to five liters of fat from your body will not lead to significant weight loss. The difference will be in your body contour, typically in inches and how your clothes fit. It is important to note that liposuction is not a treatment for obesity but it can be considered as a permanent change in body proportion and eliminate fat deposits that do not respond to diet or exercise.

Majority of people may assume that chest liposuction is only used for women. However, it should be noted that this kind of surgery is frequently performed for men who suffer from loss of muscle or gynecomastia (enlargement of a man's breasts).

Yes. It can treat fat thighs located both on the outer and inner thighs to provide the desired gap between legs.

Some surgeons will carry out a tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) at the same time as liposuction. In general, many patients have had good results combining the two procedures together. Thus, it’s better to talk to your doctor about your preferences in advance.

In the basic liposuction technique, specialists insert a cannula (slim, hollow tube) through one or more small incisions so that the tip penetrates the fat. The cannula is then connected by flexible tubing to a suction pump that vacuums the fat into the tube as the surgeon moves the cannula back and forth. The other procedure called tumescent technique includes pre-injecting a salt-water solution containing small amounts of adrenaline and local anesthesia into the fat. The last method is known as ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty, which requires a two-step technique using energy from sound waves to liquefy fat before it is suctioned.

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