Liposuction is referred to as “fat suction” or “fat removal operation” in Turkish. This process, which is done to eliminate excess fat accumulated in different parts of the body, should not be seen as a direct weight loss or weight loss tool. It is generally applied to the abdomen, hips, thighs, arms and neck areas. Liposuction slims and reshapes certain areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits and shaping lines. It is performed under general or local anesthesia. If the person is suitable for this surgical procedure and follows the doctor’s instructions before and after, it is a problem-free operation.
Who is liposuction not applied to?
Although liposuction, which is an operation that provides getting rid of regional fat and shapes the body, is very useful, it should not be applied to some patients. Well, to whom liposuction is not applied?
– Those with diabetes,
– Those with heart and vascular diseases,
– Those with metabolic problems,
– Patients whose bodies are not suitable for general anesthesia,
– People who smoke excessively,
– Patients who are very overweight,
– People who gain and lose weight very quickly,
Individuals who use blood thinners and cannot quit,
– Before the blood pressure is checked in some people with severe high blood pressure,
– In cases where anesthesia is not appropriate in some patients with low blood pressure,
– It is not possible to apply liposuction for people who lose a lot of weight and have sagging skin.
What are the risks of liposuction surgery?
Based on current worldwide experience, the harms of liposuction are incredibly small. Rare problems that can potentially occur with any surgical procedure include infections, bleeding, skin ulcers and nerve injury. The intumescent technique minimizes these risks. To our knowledge, no deaths have been reported using the tumescent technique for liposuction with purely local anesthesia. Liposuction is a proven method. As with any surgical procedure, liposuction is associated with some common side effects such as bruising, swelling and temporary numbness.
How is liposuction applied?
– Before the operation, the surgeon marks the area where fat will be removed from the body. Photographs can also be taken to compare before and after surgery.
– After the patient is anesthetized, a sterile liquid solution is injected into the area to be treated. This liquid contains lidocaine (an anesthetic drug), which relieves pain in the relevant area, epinephrine (adrenaline drug), which can prevent bleeding by narrowing blood vessels, physiological serum (saline) and bicarbonate. This liquid solution numbs and hardens the skin.
– Then, a small incision is made on the skin and a cannula connected to the vacuum machine is inserted into this incision. The vacuum tube is moved back and forth so that the oil can be broken down and absorbed. Excess fluid and blood are also drained.
– Incisions can be left open to drain excess fluid (and prevent the development of edema) after surgery.
– After the procedure is completely finished, the suture is placed and the relevant area is tightly wrapped with a bandage.
