LIPOSUCTION

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes unwanted fat deposits from your body. If you’ve tried diet and exercise, but the fat won’t budge, liposuction can help. The procedure gives you a smoother body shape.Liposuction surgery isn’t a weight-loss procedure. Generally you lose few kilos of weight depends upon how much fat removed.

Where on my body can I get liposuction?

You can have a liposuction procedure anywhere on your body where you have deposits of fat. Some of the most common areas of your body include your:

Abdomen, stomach or waist.
Hips or “love handles” (flank).
Back or chest.
Face, cheeks, chin or neck.
Buttocks.
Inner knee, calves or ankles.
Thighs.
Upper arm

Who is a candidate for liposuction?

Candidates for liposuction should meet certain requirements to make sure their procedure is
effective and safe. Candidates who qualify for a liposuction procedure include:

Adults with an average or slightly above-average weight.
People who have firm skin with elasticity
People who have pockets of fat that don’t respond well to diet and exercise.
Non-smokers.
People with realistic goals for the outcome of the procedure

Who might not be a candidate for liposuction?

Certain factors could cause a liposuction procedure to be unsuccessful or pose a threat to your overall health. You might not be a candidate for liposuction if you:

Are underweight.
Have a BMI over 35.
Have a serious, life-threatening health condition or a condition that can make healing difficult.
Have unrealistic expectations for the procedure.
Have poor skin quality.

Liposuction alone can’t improve saggy, loose skin. This is common after significant weight loss. If your goal is to get rid of loose skin, your healthcare provider might recommend liposuction along with excess skin removal

After liposuction?

The skin moulds itself to the new shapes of the treated areas. If you have good skin tone and
elasticity, the skin usually looks smooth. If your skin is thin and not elastic, the skin in the
treated areas may look loose.