Liposuction
Treatment Duration
1-4 hours
What is liposuction?
It is a surgical procedure that aims at the targeted removal of fat from various areas of the body.
Liposuction achieves the sculpting of the body and the improvement of the contour. It is often referred to as liposculpture in the sense that it can be combined with a transplant of fat that has been removed to another area of the body that needs improvement.
Doctor’s tip: Liposuction is the appropriate solution for permanent relief from persistent fat stores, as it involves the permanent removal of fat cells from areas of interest.
- Belly
- “Buns”
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Arms
- Knees
- Neck
Main application points
Liposuction is not an anti-obesity solution. Aims to sculpt and improve various parts of the body.
The surgery
Liposuction involves the removal, use of negative pressure, suction, and special non-traumatic needles (cannulas) to remove fat cells, which is accompanied by a relative tightening of the skin thanks to the stimulation of fibroblasts.
The liposuction procedure can be performed under general anesthesia, intoxication and local anesthesia or only local anesthesia depending on the extent of the problem.
Duration of surgery
The duration of the operation varies from 1 to 4 hours depending on the number of areas that will be liposuction.
In cases where liposuction is limited to one area, it is possible to return to work even the next day!
Recovery
Recovery after a liposuction operation is almost painless. Sutures are placed at the points where the cannulas enter and are removed in 7 to 10 days.
The application of a pressure bandage in the areas of the operation is especially important as it contributes to the faster remission of the swellings but also to the adaptation of the skin to the new contour. This application should be permanent for one month.
Postoperative follow-up
For the first two to three days after surgery, rest is recommended. Wetting of the wounds is allowed 24 hours after the operation. In the two weeks there is a visit to the doctor to monitor the postoperative course and check the incisions.
1. Driving is best to be avoided until complete remission of symptoms.
2. Intense physical exertion is prohibited for 1 month.
Fat transfer
Liposuction can be combined with fat transfer!
Fat transfer is a form of autologous filler, i.e. the use of the fat of the person concerned as a material for filling wrinkles, improving the contour and correcting asymmetries.
It has the advantage that the use of technically made materials is avoided and only fat is used, which is of course perfectly compatible.
Main application points for fat transfer
- Rhinoplasty grooves
- Lips (Contour and volume improvement)
- Mouth wrinkles (marionette lines)
- Cheekbones (Volume increase)
- Jaw contour improvement
- Correction of asymmetry in the body
The treatment of fat transfer can be combined with other treatments such as Botox, Mesotherapy, Threads.
Facial mesotherapy
It is an injectable treatment that not only treats, but prevents wrinkles and sagging facial skin.
PDO yarns
It is a treatment with anti-aging action, based on the creation of an internal support grid under the skin of the face or body.
Cog Face Threads
The placement of Cog threads on the face and neck is a minimally invasive treatment against the relaxation of the skin, with the aim of restoring it to the ideal point.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the results of liposuction be visible?
The results of the operation are seen immediately with a continuous improvement of the image in the first trimester with the remission of the edemas.
Are there any side effects after liposuction?
Liposuction is a safe surgery with an excellent postoperative course for the majority of patients. However, as with any surgery there is the possibility of complications such as the following:
Fat re-appearance.
During liposuction we have a permanent removal of fat cells. For this reason, in case of weight gain, the treated areas are very difficult to regain fat accumulation, only if the body weight increases significantly, when the remaining fat cells will inevitably swell.
Asymmetry.
The same technique is applied when two sides are treated in order to exist in symmetry. However, a small degree of asymmetry can be observed.
Aesthetic disorder.
A sensory disturbance may be observed in the areas of the operation which completely subsides in a few weeks.
Scars.
The liposuction sections are very small and in most cases are almost invisible.
After fat transfer, what instructions should I follow?
After the fat transfer it is recommended to avoid make-up for 5-6 hours, sun exposure for 24 hours and laser treatments for 3 weeks in the application areas. In the donor area a pressure bandage is applied for 3 to 4 weeks.