Liposuction involves the removal of fat cells through surgery .It is used to remove fat from various parts of the body, such as upper arms, thighs, abdomen and hips. It is performed with a suction tube made of stainless steel known as a 'cannula'. The first liposuction was performed in the year 1974 and was a breakthrough in comparison to previous techniques. Normally a maximum of 10 pounds of fat is removed by making a small incision on the skin.
The four most popular liposuction techniques used today are:
- Tumescent liposuction
- Ultrasound liposuction
- LipoSelection
- Power assisted liposuction
The cost and the risks involved
There are various factors that determine the cost of the procedure. What matters most is the patient's size, the effort and time that the surgeon will be required to put in, and services of an anesthesiologist. Other costs include preoperative lab fees, cost of operating room and miscellaneous other expenses such as compression garments made of elastic. Liposuction can cost anywhere between 2000$ to 7500$.
Liposuction comes with certain risks and complications. They can be reduced by undertaking extensive research before the procedure and also by regulating expectations. Complications arising from liposuction may include burns, fluid loss, blood clots, infection, allergic reactions, nerve or skin damage, vital organ damage and an extended healing time.
Choosing the right surgeon
Keeping the above points in mind it becomes important to choose the right surgeon to get desired results with no complications. The surgeon performing the procedure must not only be experienced but he should also have state-of-the-art facilities along with appropriate training. The first thing that one needs to take into account is, whether the surgeon is certified by either the 'American Board of Plastic Surgeons' or the 'American Society of Plastic Surgeons', or not. This certainly gives the surgeon a great amount of credibility.
The next and most reliable way of finding a good surgeon, is by a recommendation from an acquaintance. In most cases family doctors can refer a surgeon of repute. A good surgeon should be able to show pictures of his previous work, which is a good way of establishing credentials. He will openly discuss the procedure and its side-effects by answering all queries that are put to him. The surgeon will make sure he puts safety above all and does not compromise with an individual's health. He will ensure that the fat is removed in a phased manner. A good surgeon will not perform any other surgical procedure on the same day as liposuction. In case of individuals needing extensive liposuction, he will ensure that the surgery is performed at least one month apart from the previous one and on one day not more than a maximum of 4 liters of fat and fluid is removed.
Liposuction is one of the ways of reducing obesity and one should not misuse it to attain instant results. Health and well being should come first. Therefore all decisions must be taken after careful research and analysis of the various options available.
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