Liposuction is an operation aesthetic. It is performed using a small, hollow tube name a “cannula”, which is inserted through small incisions in the skin and used to suction out the fat. Liposuction can help improve body contour and shape, but it is not a weight loss procedure and is best suited for people who are at a stable, healthy weight.
The results of liposuction are typically lifetime, but your weight gain and aging can affect the results over time.
Before the liposuction operation, you should schedule a consultation with your surgeon. During the consultation, the surgeon assesses your overall health and helps you determine if you're a good candidate for liposuction.
If you smoke or drink alcohol, please stop consuming these products. It’s not good for your health before a liposuction operation. Smoking can impair healing and increase the risk of complications, while alcohol can interfere with the anesthesia and make recovery more difficult.
If you have any medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease, get medical clearance before liposuction surgery.
The surgeon provides you with specific instructions for preparing for liposuction surgery. This may include avoiding certain medications and supplements and undergoing any necessary medical tests or evaluations.
After a liposuction operation, you can feel some pain and you can be discomfort. This is normal and can be reduced with painkillers. You should avoid heavy activity and follow your surgeon's instructions. In general, most people can return to work and light activity within a few days to a week after the liposuction operation and can resume more strenuous activity and exercise within several weeks. It’s important to have a healthy lifestyle, such as a balanced diet and regular exercise.
The liposuction healing process depends on the extent of the procedure and your overall health. You can have swelling and bruising. Wearing a compression garment to help reduce swelling can be good during the healing process. In general, people who underwent this operation can experience some swelling and discomfort in the treated areas for a few weeks after their procedure, and complete healing can take several months.
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Liposuction surgery is considered safe if this procedure is performed by a qualified and experienced specialist. However, it carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, fluid accumulation, skin injuries, and adverse reactions to anesthesia. If you take care of your body before and after the surgery, your experience will be faultless.
Recovery from liposuction is quick. Following minor liposuction, you can resume your normal activities in a matter of days. For full-body liposuction, you might need to take a week or two off from work. The swelling won't go away for about two weeks. Additionally, you will need to wait four to six weeks before returning to more demanding activities like swimming.
Although you must wait till after the pregnancy to have liposuction, it shouldn't harm the unborn child. Liposuction is a medical operation, and recovering from it takes a lot of effort and time from your body. Pregnancy while undergoing liposuction is dangerous for both the mother and the unborn child.
Liposuction surgery is best for people with healthy, stable weights. The ideal candidate is physically fit, with good skin elasticity. If the patient doesn’t smoke or if she or he quit before the surgery, this person is appropriate for the surgery. A consultation with a plastic surgeon can determine if you are a good candidate.
You can come to Turkey at least 2 days before the surgery.
You can stay in Turkey for at least one week.
For a liposuction operation, you must be at least 18 years old. You will then be aware of the dangers and side effects associated with surgical liposuction. There is no maximum age for liposuction, although if you're a little older, it can take you a little longer to recover.
To prepare for liposuction surgery, you should have a stable weight and good overall health, also you should stop smoking and avoid alcohol consumption. Please follow any pre-operative instructions provided by your surgeon. Avoid taking certain medications before surgery.
Losing weight can be good however, liposuction surgery is not a weight-loss surgery. If you are significantly overweight, your surgeon may advise you to lose weight before undergoing liposuction to reduce the risk of complications and improve the results.
This surgery takes between 1 to 3 hours. Occasionally, depending on your situation and the area you are having fat removed from, it can take a bit longer.