What is Liposuction
The liposuction
in Delhi is a surgical technique that removes deposits of subcutaneous
fat excess. To reshape and improve the aesthetics of the body.
Liposuction is a procedure to perform on the areas of the
body most prone to the accumulation of fat pads. Such as buttocks, abdomen,
hips, thighs and knees.
This intervention is not a simple and fast method to lose
weight. But a real surgical intervention, useful for eliminating localized
adiposity. Such as resistant to the lipolytic action of diet, physical exercise
and any cosmetic and aesthetic medicine interventions (eg mesotherapy).
Liposuction Surgical procedure: the traditional
technique (dry liposuction) involves the insertion into the subcutaneous tissue
of a thin cannula connected to a suction device which, through appropriate
maneuvers by the best plastic
surgeon in Delhi, shatters the fat pads (composed of adipocytes, blood,
lymph, amorphous substance and other cells). Once the desired result has been
achieved, the treated area is bandaged to promote tissue remodeling.
Anesthesia: most liposuction procedures are performed
under general anesthesia; the administration of a local anesthetic is
sufficient only when liposuction is performed on small areas of the body.
Duration of the procedure: one to 4 hours, depending
on how much fat is removed, the removal technique and the number of sites
subjected to liposuction.
Post-operative discomfort: variable, mild to
moderate, controlled with pain relievers.
Final results: fully appreciable after 4 months (when
the postoperative swelling disappears) / one year.
Duration of results: they can be long lasting if the
patient maintains a healthy lifestyle, adopting a balanced diet and exercising
regularly.
Liposuction techniques
Dry liposuction
In (traditional) dry liposuction the
surgeon makes incisions of a few mm, through which the suction cannula is
inserted, then quickly manipulated back and forth.
This vibration, exerted manually, allows the plastic surgeon in Delhi to
separate and remove a few kilograms of excess fat and reshape the body contours
with precision, particularly on smaller areas, such as the arms, knees or
ankles.
Over time, this basic procedure has been progressively
refined.
Tumescent liposuction
Developed by plastic surgeons in the 1980s, it continues to
be the primary liposuction technique used. The tumescent technique is
considered safer than other procedures, as it minimizes blood loss.
Typically, it is performed under local anesthesia and
involves infiltrating adipose tissue with large volumes of a sterile
solution containing anesthetic (up to three times the volume of fat to be
removed).
The anesthetic mixture (also called Klein solution)
contains:
- Lidocaine,
a local anesthetic for pain relief;
- Epinephrine,
a drug that causes blood vessels to constrict. This
temporary vasoconstriction reduces any blood loss;
- Saline
solution, to allow easier removal of fat.
Klein's solution is intended to make adipose
tissue tumescent (i.e., it causes fat to swell), making cannula aspiration
easier and more controlled.
Although it tends to take longer than other techniques -
from 30 minutes (chin and knee) to 4-5 hours (for most affected areas) -
tumescent liposuction has the advantage of reducing the risk of bleeding during
surgery and post-operative swelling, bruising and pain.
Super moist liposuction
This technique is similar to tumescent liposuction, with the
exception that it uses less anesthetic fluid: the surgeon injects a volume of
solution equal to the amount of fat to be removed. Although a small amount
of lidocaine is sometimes added to the liquid, this technique often requires
general or epidural anesthesia. The procedure takes one to two hours
to complete.
Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction (UAL)
The UAL technique uses a particular suction cannula, which
vibrates very quickly and emits ultrasounds. Sometimes, this procedure is
used in conjunction with tumescent liposuction.
During ultrasound-assisted liposuction, the plastic
surgeon in Shalimar Bagh uses a particular device above or below the
skin, which emits ultrasound energy and breaks down the walls of fat cells,
forming an emulsion. The liquefied fat is then removed. Ultrasound-assisted
liposuction takes longer than other methods, but is more precise and tends to
be more effective at removing fat from fibrous areas of the body (such as the
male breast.).
The downside is that it generates a lot of heat, and if the
ultrasound cannula is not removed quickly enough, it can cause burns. Laser
Assisted Liposuction (LAL) is also based on similar principles to UAL.
Power-assisted liposuction (PAL)
In power-assisted liposuction (PAL), on the other hand,
plastic surgeons have a special cannula at their disposal, which uses
vibrations to break up fat cells so that they can be aspirated.
The cannula moves back and forth at very rapid speed over a
distance of 3-5 millimeters.
PAL allows you to remove more fat in a short period of time
(approximately 40% more fat per minute than manual liposuction), which means
the procedure takes less time to perform, providing consistent results and fast
recovery.
Risks and Complications
All surgical procedures carry some risk.
Liposuction
in Delhi is generally a safe procedure and any side effects are
minimized, especially if extremely lengthy procedures or excessive removal of
fatty tissue are avoided.
The possibility of a complication increases if the plastic
surgeon in Delhi has to operate on very large surfaces of the body or
if multiple procedures are planned during the same operation.
Before undergoing liposuction in Delhi,
it is important to weigh the risks and benefits, understanding their
limitations and possible complications.
Side effects, unlike complications, are temporary and minor
unwanted occurrences, although they can be annoying and painful:
- Pain,
swelling, and bruising: These should gradually subside over the course of
a month or two, but can last up to six months.
- Scars:
they vary in size depending on the procedure adopted, and should gradually
become less evident over the weeks. For some, a scar can take up to a
year to "heal".
- Numbness:
Sometimes it persists for a few weeks.
- Increase
of weight post-surgery.
- Limited
mobility: it will depend on the exact procedure adopted by the surgeon.
There may be various factors that restrict movement for a
short time, such as:
- Need
to wear an elastic compression garment;
- Swelling
or pain in areas subjected to liposuction.
How much?
One of the most important considerations about whether to
undergo liposuction is the cost of the surgery.
Factors that determine the costs of liposuction include:
- Areas
to be subjected to liposuction and amount of fat to be removed;
- Experience
of the surgeon;
- Operating
room and preoperative laboratory expenses (laboratory tests, anesthesia,
etc.);
- Other
related expenses such as compression garments worn after the procedure
etc.
