Monday, January 16, 2006
Liposuction
Liposuction or Suction-assisted lipectomy is a popular operation in cosmetic surgery which removes fat from many sites on the human body, (typically the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck, arms and elsewhere) via a cannula and aspirator.While exercise and dieting may be useful for ridding oneself of unwanted weight and fat, some fat deposits may not respond to an individual's efforts at weight loss. Applying liposuction techniques may be an option in these situations.
Liposuction, however, is not a low-effort alternative to exercise and diet. It is a form of body contouring and not a weight loss method. 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.
Reports of people removing 50 pounds (25 kg) of fat are exaggerated. However, the contouring possible with liposuction may cause the appearance of weight loss to be greater than the actual amount of fat removed. The procedure may be performed under general or local ("tumescent") anesthesia - the latter appears to have a better safety record.
Complications from a Liposuction:
- injury to the skin or deeper tissues
- irregular skin surface
- greater risks if large areas are treated. The risk for infection, the formation of blood clots or fat clots, excessive fluid loss, and damage to the skin, nerves, or vital organs is greater when large areas are treated.
- lidocaine toxicity or fluid in the lungs
Generally people of normal weight who have localized areas of protruding fat acquire the most desired results, but patients who are slightly overweight can also benefit from liposuction. The best candidates for liposuction are:
- normal-weight (or slightly-overweight) people
- people with firm, elastic skin
- people who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas
- physically healthy and psychologically stable people
- people with realistic expectations
Cost here in the Philippines:
35,000-50,000 pesos
(for one site only) plus hospital expenses
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