Purpose of Liposuction

is reduction and removal of excessive fat in the problem areas of the body in order to harmonize the body proportions (Body Contouring, Body Liposculpture) and in order to achieve an optically balanced body profile. The modeling of the body silhouette is commonly called Liposculpture

Liposuction is a procedure in which localized deposits of fat are removed to recontour one or more areas of the body. Through a tiny incision, a narrow tube (cannula) is inserted and used to vacuum the fat layer that lies deep beneath the skin. The cannula is pushed then pulled through the fat layer, breaking up the fat cells and suctioning them out by a vacuum pump or a large syringe.The incision sites will be carefully chosen so that scarring is as inconspicuous as possible. Naturally fluid is lost along with the fat. To prevent shock patients are carefully monitored and given intravenous fluids during and immediately after surgery

Anesthesia - General

Only small Liposuction procedures as around the knee or chin can be carried out under local Anesthesia Generally all medium and large sized procedures are performed under general Anesthesia In the Tumescent Liposuction procedure, the special tumescent solution itself contains the local Anesthesia

Clinical Stay

Minimal liposuction, if carried out under local Anesthesia, takes place as day surgery. The patient leaves our Clinic the same day. If there is removal of medium or larger fat quantities under general Anesthesia, an overnight stay in our Clinic is required

Recovery

Back to work : 1-2 weeks
More Strenuous Activities: 2-4 weeks
Bruising and swelling: 1 to 6 months for full recovery

Longevity

Permanent

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