Liposuction | Dr. Bushra Akram Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Lahore

 

What is Liposuction?

 It is a procedure in which excess body subcutaneous fat is removed with the help of suction device.

Indication:

This procedure is done for contouring purpose 

 Is this the treatment obesity?

No

What are the contraindications?

Patients with major health issues like uncontrolled ischemic heart diseases, Diabetes, Psychiatric illness, Pregnancy or body dysmorphia

Which types of incisions are made?

Few mm incisions are made just to pass cannulas.

  ANESTHESIA FOR THE PROCEDURE

 It depends how much fat made to be removed can be done under local /general anesthesia.

Recovery:

Usually as day case

Small areas early recovery

Large areas late recovery

 Complications:

On Table:

Fat embolism

Fluid Shift

 Early:

Cellulitis

Bruises

Pain

Seroma

 Late:

Asymmetry

Undercorrection

 Final Result:

6 weeks to 6 months

 Post op care:

Dietry modification

Life style change

Keep BMI within normal range

 Patient factors affecting final result:

Age

Skin tenture / laxity

Comorbid

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