Liposuction is defined as the reduction of fat from deposits under the skin with the use of a hollow stainless tube called cannula and the assistance of powerful vacuum called the aspirator. This procedure is also known as “liposculpture”. It can be done with the help of either general anesthesia or mild or heavy sedationor, most frequently, local anesthesia.
Areas for Liposuction treatment are as follows:
1. Abdomen
2. Hips
3. Outer thighs
4. Back
5. Inner thighs
6. Inner knees
7. Upper arms
8. Chin
9. Gynecomastia (male breast tissue )
To be aright person for liposuction, you must have realistic expectations about what the procedure can do for you. It is important for you to understand liposuction can improve your appearance and self-confidence, but it will not essentially change your looks to match your model or cause other people to treat you differently.
The right person for liposuction is normal weight people with firm, flexible skin who have lots of excess fat in certain body areas. A person should be physically fit, psychologically stable and positive belief. Diabetes, any infection, or heart or circulation problems usually invalidate one’s fitness for the procedure. Also, a person suffering from thromboembolism disorders is also contraindicated.
Age is not the major concern but a person should be above 18 years. Older patients may have contracted skin and may not be able to achieve the results as a younger patient with tighter skin. Also, liposuction should not be a substitute for dieting and exercise or used to treat cellulite.