In world practice, for more than 40 years, a technique has been used to remove local fat deposits through punctures in the skin, which is called liposuction. For the first time, the method of removing fat with vacuum and cannulas was proposed by the French plastic surgeon in 1979. The technique was very effective, had little trauma and rarely occurring postoperative complications. With some changes, this method is still applied.
What is liposuction?
Liposuction is carried out using thin needles - cannulas, through which softened fat deposits are removed . To soften the fat, a special composition is introduced subcutaneously at the site of the operation, which facilitates the process of removing excess deposits.
During the operation, the qualification of the surgeon is very important. After a successful procedure, small scars (abdominal liposuction leaves traces of 2-3 cm long) heal very quickly, and after a while become almost invisible. An obvious advantage of liposuction is that after the procedure fat deposits are practically not formed again at the treated sites. This is because, in place of the fat given, connective tissue forms , which prevents local fat deposits from forming. So after the procedure, while observing the basic norms of healthy eating, you can enjoy a fit figure for a long time.
Indications for liposuction
Its main goal is not to fight overweight, but to correct the figure in those places that do not change even with significant weight loss. Most often, liposuction is performed on the abdomen, the outer surface of the thighs (the so-called breeches zone) and the waist. It should be noted that if there is a problem with a sagging abdominal wall, then liposuction will not cope with a similar problem. In this case, special physical exercises or plastic abdominal muscles will help. Also do not do liposuction "whole body", with a similar problem you need to contact an endocrinologist.
New techniques
Liposuction of problem areas of the body is a very popular operation, which takes up almost half of all plastic procedures, and its cost is considerable (which does not affect its popularity). It was popularity that became the incentive for the development of new techniques.
Not so long ago, a liposuction method using ultrasound was introduced. An ultrasound probe is inserted into the places to be treated through a puncture puncture. Correction of subcutaneous fatty deposits and skin occurs, without touching vessels and nerve fibers. Under the influence of ultrasound, the skin contracts, and excess fat is removed. This technique has a short rehabilitation period. For example, after liposuction of the abdomen, after 3-5 weeks of continuous wearing of compression underwear, the figure will take the required shape.
Another new non-surgical technique is laser liposuction . During this operation, a laser needle is inserted under the skin. The doctor, moving the needle, adjusts the contours of the body. As a rule, the procedure does not last long and is performed on an outpatient basis. For example, laser abdominal liposuction takes from 40 minutes to 1 hour. Destroyed fat cells are eliminated from the body naturally, therefore, the final effect can be estimated only a few months later.
Within 10 days after the laser operation, you need to do special dressings and wear compression clothing. The first results can be estimated in a week, but the end of the recovery period can be expected in six months.
Cost
Talking about the exact cost of a particular type of liposuction is impossible. There are many factors to consider. Only the doctor after a full examination can answer the question of how much abdominal liposuction costs. This is also the case with other parts of the body. A lot depends on the amount of fat that is to be removed and the area that needs to be treated.
The most common figure correction surgery is abdominal liposuction. The reviews that patients leave are unambiguous. With a highly qualified doctor, side effects are extremely rare. Equally important is the implementation of all recommendations and compliance with the regimes and rules of a healthy and balanced diet.