What is Liposuction?

Liposuction, medically known as lipoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed to remove unwanted fat deposits from the body. It is usually preferred to remove fat from areas resistant to diet and exercise. Liposuction improves body contour, but is not a treatment for weight loss. This procedure removes excess fat, especially in areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, arms, back and neck.

How is Liposuction Performed?

Liposuction is usually performed under local or general anesthesia. During the procedure, the surgeon makes small incisions to reach the fat tissue in the target area. A thin cannula (a type of thin tube) is inserted through these incisions and the fat tissue is vacuumed out with the help of the cannula. Modern liposuction techniques may also include ultrasonic or laser-assisted methods that liquefy the fat and make it easier to remove.

The procedure time varies depending on the amount of fat to be removed and the width of the target area. The procedure usually takes between 1 and 3 hours and patients can be discharged the same day. However, larger interventions may require an overnight stay in the hospital.

Who is Liposuction Suitable For?

Liposuction is suitable for people who are in good general health, have adequate skin elasticity, and have excess fat in certain areas. It is important for candidates to understand that liposuction is not weight loss but body shaping. It is not used as a treatment for obesity. Ideal candidates are generally individuals who are of normal weight according to their body mass index (BMI) and who complain of localized fat deposits.

Recovery Process After Liposuction

The healing process varies from person to person, but it usually takes a few weeks. After the procedure, patients may experience mild bruising, swelling, and pain. These symptoms subside within a few weeks. The surgeon usually recommends wearing a corset or tight bandage after the surgery. This helps reduce swelling and helps the skin adapt to its new shape faster.

It may take several months for patients to see full results. There may be slight weight changes in the first few weeks, but this is due to fluid loss after the procedure and the body adapting to its new shape. Liposuction offers permanent results, but it is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle to maintain the results. Otherwise, fat may accumulate again in other areas.

Benefits of Liposuction

Liposuction can improve body contours and increase self-confidence. In areas where fat that cannot be eliminated with diet and exercise is removed, a significant thinning and tightening is achieved. As a result, a more aesthetic body contour is achieved. However, it is important to avoid weight gain and adopt a healthy lifestyle in order to maintain the results for a long time.

Liposuction is an effective method for removing stubborn fat accumulated in certain areas of the body. In healthy individuals, when combined with a balanced lifestyle, liposuction results can be permanent and satisfactory. However, this procedure should not be considered a weight loss method, but rather a body shaping tool. Following doctor's recommendations before and after the procedure is one of the most important factors that increase success.