Understanding suction lipectomy

Suction Lipectomy today is among the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures for men and women alike. A procedure designed to remove excess fat through a suctioning process.

Suction Lipectomy is often used to slim down the jaw and neck area. In younger people, this produces very good results. In older people, a facelift can often do the job nicely.

If you considering having Suction Lipectomy of the jaw and neck and skin here is becoming too wrinkled or sagging, the best alternative of Suction Lipectomy is sometimes a combination of Suction Lipectomy and laser resurfacing or chemical peel or facelift.

Applying Suction Lipectomy techniques may be an option for permanently removing fat deposits. Suction Lipectomy is not a low-effort alternative to exercise and diet.

While exercise and dieting may be useful for losing unwanted weight and fat, some fat deposits may not respond to efforts at weight loss.

Suction Lipectomy is not a means to lose weight however in special cases Suction Lipectomy may help patients who are obese and who have been put on calorie-restricted diets and exercise regimens.

The amount of fat removed varies by doctor, method, and patient, but the average amount is typically less than 10 pounds (5 kg). There are several factors that limit the amount of fat that can be safely removed in one session.

Ultimately, the operating physician and the patient make the decision about amount of removed fat. There are negative aspects to removing too much fat. Unusual "lumpiness" and/or "dents" in the skin can be seen in those patients "over-suctioned". The more fat removed the higher the surgical risk.

To be a good candidate for Suction Lipectomy, you must have realistic expectations about what the procedure can do for you. It's important to understand that Suction Lipectomy can enhance your appearance and self confidence, but it won't necessarily change your looks to match your ideal or cause other people to treat you differently.

The Suction Lipectomy candidate should be physically healthy, psychologically stable and realistic in your expectations. Your age is not a major consideration; however, older patients may have diminished skin elasticity and may not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter skin.

You must be mentally and emotionally stable to undergo an cosmetic procedure. No surgeon would agree to work on a mentally/emotionally unstable person. Not out of discrimination, but for reasons which may trigger a deeper depression or possessiveness during the healing process.

Suction Lipectomy carries greater risk for individuals with medical problems such as diabetes, significant heart or lung disease, poor blood circulation, or those who have recently had surgery near the area to be contoured.

Your surgeon will explain the body-contouring methods that may be most appropriate for you. For example, if you believe you want Suction Lipectomy in the abdominal area, you may learn that an abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" may more effectively meet your goals.

Some patients prefer general anesthesia, particularly if a large volume of fat is being removed. If this is the case, a nurse anesthetist or anesthesiologist will be called in to make sure you are completely asleep during the procedure.

The time required to perform Suction Lipectomy may vary considerably, depending on the size of the area, the amount of fat being removed, the type of anesthesia and the technique used.

Through a tiny incision, a narrow tube or 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.

The suction action is provided by a vacuum pump or a large syringe, depending on the surgeon's preference. If many sites are being treated, your surgeon will then move on to the next area, working to keep the incisions as inconspicuous as possible.

During the Suction Lipectomy operation your plastic surgeon will make a cut in your skin and insert a thin metal tube called a cannula. The cannula is moved around and fat is sucked out using a vacuum pump or syringe. For larger areas, more than one cut may be used to reach all the fatty deposits that are being treated.

Fluid is lost along with the fat, and it's crucial that this fluid be replaced during the procedure to prevent shock. For this reason, patients need to be carefully monitored and receive intravenous fluids during and immediately after surgery.

Suction Lipectomy is normally safe, as long as patients are carefully selected, the operating facility is properly equipped and the physician is adequately trained.

After Suction Lipectomy procedure, you will likely experience some fluid drainage from the incisions. Occasionally, a small drainage tube may be inserted beneath the skin for a couple of days to prevent fluid build-up.

Pain after Suction Lipectomy can be controlled with medications prescribed by your surgeon, though you may still feel stiff and sore for a few days.

Healing is a gradual process. Your surgeon will probably tell you to start walking around as soon as possible to reduce swelling and to help prevent blood clots from forming in your legs.

Activity that is more strenuous should be avoided for about a month as your body continues to heal. Although most of the bruising and swelling usually disappears within three weeks, some swelling may remain for six months or more.

Suction Lipectomy can change the shape of the body but it cannot improve cellulite or stretch marks. It is not intended for weight control and is not a substitute for regular physical activity and a healthy balanced diet.