What is Liposuction or Lipoplasty?

Reshaping desired body contours is plausible with cosmetic advancements and enhancements. Liposuction is one of the extensions of various cosmetic and plastic surgeries. The objectives for the end users are most often similar in nature which is the improvement of one's aesthetic appearance.

Liposuction removes the excess deposits of fat from the targeted body parts, making patients look more pleasing and rejuvenated. Liposuction has branches which are extensive and has variant procedures for removing targeted fat. Discover various methods of Liposuction below.

• Laser Liposuction

  ‘Laser Liposuction’ is an added feather to this medical marvel, widely known as Lipo. People yearning pleasing silhouettes land their desire on Laser Liposuction because of its defined, hassle-free and non-surgical technique. The added benefit of laser liposuction is that it spurs the production of the protein collagen, making skin tauter.

• Vaser Liposuction

  Vaser fat removal is comprehensively known as Lipo Selection surgery. Vaser lipo procedure is an ultrasonic (UAL) liposuction procedure which uses ultrasonic energy as a medium for eliminating the body fat. The ultrasound rays break up and emulsify the unwanted fat that is to be removed. Unlike the traditional fat removal methods, Vaser Lipo keeps the blood vessels, surrounding nerves, and tissue virtually unharmed.

• Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL)

  ‘Power assisted liposuction is performed using a defined cannula or vacuum tubes which uses small, frequent vibrations to break up the cells of fat so that they can be suctioned out of the body without much difficulty. Surgeons can eliminate more fat in a short span of time, which leads to enhanced aftereffects, a safer surgery procedure, and swift recovery. Power Lipo, also known as Microaire Liposuction is performed with the tumescent liposuction process, in which an anesthetic liquid is injected into the area of treatment for smooth fat transfer through the cannula and thereafter, out of the body.

• Classic Liposuction

  People seeking targeted weight loss turn to liposuction due to its fast and hassle-free post-surgery results. Usually, the troublesome fatty deposits in certain body parts are liposuctioned with Lipoplasty. Liposuction or Lipoplasty is a plastic cosmetic surgery technique that sculpts the body without diet and starvation. The most common and traditional among them is Classic Liposuction.

• High-Definition Lipoplasty

  HD Lipoplasty is a form of advanced liposuction procedure which more precisely used as an art of body sculpting and contouring. High-definition lipo aids in achieving a more masculine physique and defined body shapes by precisely eliminating the unwanted fat and highlighting the underlying muscles.

Candidacy for Liposuction

Preparatory to Liposuction, patients’ candidacy must first be determined by a qualified plastic surgeon. The considered best candidate for liposuction is someone who is in admirable health within 25 pounds of his or her ideal body weight, and has deposits of stubborn fat that have not reduced by attempting significant diet or exercise. Majorly, anyone over the age of 18 who meet the necessary health qualifications can be considered as a great candidate for liposuction (Lipo for kids is also available under very specialized guidance and expertise).

Considerable points before opting Liposuction

• Liposuction is majorly used in improve one’s aesthetic appearance, rather than any physical health improvements. People generally turn to liposuction when the lifestyle changes like regular workout session, healthful diet habits and healthy sleep schedules have not help in achieving desired results.

• In the process of weight gain, each fat cell in human body increases in volume and size. Liposuction decreases the number of fat cells in isolated body areas.

• It is advisable to always discuss the pre and post surgery care with your surgeon. Liposuction is a procedure that should only be carried out after precautious consideration.

• Liposuction suits best to the people with good skin elasticity and tone, where the skin molds itself into newly operated body contours.

• People who lack skin elasticity may end up having saggy skin on the operated body parts. This might change the scenario of expectation and reality for them!

The following body areas are commonly targeted for liposuction treatment

• Abdomen
• Back
• Chest and breasts
• Inner knees
• Buttloack and buttcheeks
• Flanks (love handles)
• Chin and areas around the neckline
• Inner and outer thighs
• Upper arms