Liposuction is
surgically performed by creating incisions in your body to remove stubborn fat
localised at one part of your body, that doesn't go with either diet or
exercise. Liposuction
incisions are minimally invasive but they still require care post operation
for complete and healthy recovery. Liposuction is performed by the insertion of
a cannula through an incision. It is then moved around to loosen up the fat
localised in that area of the body and then it is sucked out with the help of
vacuum created in a syringe.
It is important to
note that liposuction cannot be substituted to weight loss through diet and
exercise and hence, should not be treated as such. For tightening of loose and sagging
skin and the removal of cellulite from the
body, there are many other procedures that can be performed, as liposuction is
not the best option for these issues.
It is absolutely
vital for the patient to take measures to care for the incisions made on their
body after the procedure because infection and scarring can easily occur and
cause undesirable results.
Things required for the post-op liposuction care:
·
Comfortable and loose clothing
·
Dark towels for the absorption
of any leaking fluids
·
Pillows are required to rest
the area with incisions to rest upon
·
Bottled water
·
Soda crackers to treat nausea
if any
·
Pain medication
1.
Body fluids will flow out on
clothes and sheets you sit on or sleep on. This is very normal as this liquid
is placed in your body before the procedure is performed for the safe removal
of fat.
2.
Physical activities must be
avoided on account of the danger of opening of the incisions.
3.
Compression garments help with
swelling and also make the recovery process faster. These must be worn at all
times except while taking a shower and can be discontinued after being
instructed by your doctor to do so.
4.
It is important to keep moving
in order to reduce swelling, reduce the formation of blood clots and to help
keep bodily fluids to continue moving.
5.
As soon as the anaesthesia wears off, there will be some pain.
In case it is unbearable, you must go to your physician who will prescribe some
painkillers to combat the pain.
6.
Swelling is very normal and in
many cases, the swelling stays on for the next few weeks (two to three weeks).
7.
A number of plastic surgeons
suggest avoiding showering for five days after the surgery and wearing
compression garments. After five days, you can shower without causing abrasion
or scrubbing in the area of the incision. Also, going in still water (swimming
pool, baths, lakes, oceans, hot tubs etc.) must be avoided.
8.
Also, be alert for any signs of
infection. If they come up, you must go directly to your surgeon without any
delay.
9.
Even after complete recovery,
there will be scars, usually very small in the place where the incision had
been made. For the most part, they are not very visible and will fade even more
as time passes.
Results after complete recovery:
Cosmetic
enhancement is the main reason why most people go for this procedure, despite
the risks of complications and pain. A lot of patients report positively after
the procedure, having obtained the look they've wanted but in a lot of cases,
patients remain unsatisfied. The cosmetic result
1.
Scars at the spot where the cut
is made to insert the cannula to carry out the liposuction. They are generally
very small and will fade away with time but in some cases, these scars may more
prominent.
2.
A wavy or bumpy appearance of
the liposuction site after the liposuction procedure.
3.
The results after liposuction
are very rarely permanent. In case you gain weight after the liposuction
surgery and the removal of fat, it may return back to the sites from where it
had been removed.
4.
The results after recovery may
not be at par with your expectations which can be disappointing.
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