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Liposuction: Effects of Liposuction

April 26, 2008

Liposuction is a surgical procedure intended to remove fat deposits and shape the body; this method should not be thought of as a method to control weight. However, there is a strange and unexpected side effect where the fat can return; but not necessarily in the region it was originally taken from.

Two basic techniques of removal are used; the tumescent technique and Ultrasonic. The most popular of these two methods, Tumescent, is performed routinely now in the USA as a treatment for unwanted fat.

Fat is removed by a smaller tube and this also helps to reduce the amount of bruising that occurs with the traditional method. Unfortunately there is often a certain amount of blood loss with traditional liposuction; something that is addressed with the Tumescent technique which adds adrenaline to the solution to reduce the blood loss.

With Ultrasonic liposuction it is also possible to remove fat from difficult areas such as the upper abdomen, flanks, hip and back.

It is possible, even though rare, for internal injury to occur owing to the fact the surgeon cannot adequately see where the probe is once it’s inside the body when performing the traditional technique of removing fat. The best advice when considering this course of treatment is to consult with the surgeon about the best and safest technique.

Although liposuction is relatively safe if carried out by a professional cosmetic surgeon, there can be risks and very, very rarely death - about 2 in 10,000. In preparing for the procedure, individuals are required to undergo a series of physical examinations to determine whether or not their health is good enough to have it performed. To ensure infections do not occur after treatment, cosmetic surgeons prescribe antibiotics to patients and re-iterate the importance of keeping wounds clean. Fortunately though, in the past few years much progress has been made in the field of cosmetic surgery in respect to this procedure.

Lipo Dissolve is a liposuction alternative which is useful in the removal of small amounts of fat like cellulite; dissolving it using a number of small injections. Because Lipo Dissolve does not cause any pain, it can be performed without the need for any anesthetic and be used with other skin treatments that do not require surgical intervention.

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