LIPOSUCTION
Liposuction is an aesthetic procedure that aims to achieve a slimmer and more contoured figure by surgically removing localised fat deposits from the body. This method provides a proportionate and aesthetically pleasing appearance, particularly in areas such as the abdomen, waist, hips and legs.
Treatment Process
1 - 3 hours
1 - 2 days
3 - 7 days
4 - 6 weeks
What Is Liposuction (Fat Removal)?
Unwanted fat that cannot be lost despite all efforts is a common problem for many people. Liposuction is a method developed for the treatment of abnormally localized fat deposits that resist diet and exercise. However, over time, its application has expanded, and, as long as certain rules are not violated, it has also been used for weight loss and body contour improvement.
Who Are Suitable Candidates for Liposuction?
In fact, liposuction can be performed on people of all age groups for various purposes. The main point is which patient groups achieve satisfactory results from liposuction.
The ideal patient for liposuction is someone who:
- Has not yet given birth (for women),
- Does not have a chronic illness requiring continuous treatment,
- Has no mobility limitations,
- Has excess fat in areas such as the waist, abdomen, back, hips, buttocks, inner thighs, around the knees, or under the chin, and has been unable to reduce it despite all efforts.
In both genders, not smoking positively affects the results.
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How is Liposuction Performed?
The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia. The area of the body to be slimmed is first inflated with a special fluid. After this fluid swells the fat cells, making them ready for suction (approximately 20 minutes), the fat cells are suctioned using special cannulas and negative pressure. Only the cannula insertion marks, which are approximately 1 cm long, remain on the skin. These marks will fade over time.
How Much Fat Can Be Removed with Liposuction?
Contrary to popular belief, up to 10-12 liters of fat can be removed from healthy, young patients. The procedure is safe if the patient has no cardiovascular disease, no diabetes requiring treatment, no vascular problems such as varicose veins, no history of embolism, no conditions preventing early mobilization, no use of blood thinners or similar medications, and no smoking. While traditional textbooks suggest a safe limit of 4 liters, literature often indicates that more than 10 liters of fat can be removed safely.
What Methods Are Used in Liposuction?
After the fluid injection procedure, certain procedures can be performed within the tissue to break down fat cells more easily. If the fat cells are broken down with a specialized laser probe and then suctioned, this is called “Laser Lipolysis.” If ultrasonic sound waves are used to break down the fat cells, it is called “Vaser.” Radiofrequency waves can also be used for the same purpose. Regardless of the method used, the basic principle of liposuction remains the same; the most important factors in achieving a smooth body contour are experience and dexterity.
What is the Recovery Process Like After Liposuction?
The patient does not need to stay in the hospital after the procedure and can be discharged after a few hours. However, for large volumes of fat removal, a one-day hospital stay is recommended. The patient can easily return to their daily routine within 1-2 days. Swelling develops in the areas where fat was removed within a few days after the procedure. Dissipating this swelling with daily massages is important for faster recovery and a more contoured body. Depending on the area treated, the patient is advised to wear a special corset or bandages for 6 weeks. Smoking negatively affects the post-operative recovery process.
What are the Benefits of Liposuction?
1. It provides permanent relief from fat deposits and weight that cannot be lost despite diet and exercise.
2. It provides a well-shaped physique that is in harmony with the rest of the body.
3. It reduces body fat and significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
4. It reduces central obesity, characterized by accumulation around the belly.
Can the Fat Tissue Removed with Liposuction Regenerate?
Fat cells in the human body continue to divide and increase in number until the end of puberty. However, an adult’s body has a fixed number of fat cells. As a person gains and loses weight, their number doesn’t increase, but their volume does. This is because a fat cell can store fat up to 6-7 times its own volume. Weight loss achieved through various methods, such as exercise, diet, cavitation, and radiofrequency, involves removing the fat from these fat cells. Therefore, as soon as the weight loss method is stopped, these cells begin to store fat again. The patient regains the weight lost in 3 months within 3 days.
In liposuction, fat cells are directly removed from the body. Imagine you had 10 fat cells in your abdominal area. At full capacity (storing 6 times the fat), they were storing 60 units of fat. You dieted or exercised, and these cells emptied most of their fat. But you still have 10 fat cells, and when you start eating, they can store up to 60 units of fat. However, with liposuction, you removed 7 of those 10 fat cells. Only 3 remain. Even if you continue eating, you could still store 18 units of fat, at worst.
In conclusion, liposuction not only removes unwanted fat deposits but also significantly reduces the fat storage capacity of that area.
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