Body image is a very important part of living in today’s world. We’re all obsessed with looking slim and healthy and most people have tried some form of diet or exercise regime. For some people, their weight may remain stable and healthy but small pockets of fat will persist and not break down. In these cases, liposuction surgery is necessary in order to remove the fatty tissue and allow the patient to live a happy life. The surgery is totally safe and very easily performed.
The surgery itself is fairly simple and straightforward and tends to begin with the anesthetic. Liposuction can be performed under either local or general anesthetic depending on the patient and the areas of fatty tissue which need to be removed. A local anesthetic simply numbs the area being worked on while a general anesthetic will render you unconscious during the procedure. The anesthetic will be administered either through an injection or gas inhalation if a general anesthetic is used. You will feel little or no pain.
After the anesthetic has taken effect, the surgeon may inject some fluids – again, depending on the type of operation and the area of the body being operated on. Following this, he will create small incisions around the area from which the fat deposits will be removed. The incisions tend to range in size from a quarter of an inch up to a third of an inch. This is all that is required to perform the procedure, ensuring you’re left without unsightly scars or marks.
The liposuction procedure will often remove blood and other bodily fluids so you’ll be hooked up to an intravenous drip before the procedure begins. The surgeon inserts a small, thin vacuum tube (cannula) through the incision and into the deep fat layer before he begins to manipulate the fat layer, breaking it up into small particles. He will then use the vacuum tube to remove the fat along with any other particles or fluids around the area. An extra syringe may be required to remove all of the cells.
Finally, the surgeon will usually use a few stitches to close the incision. Some doctors leave the incisions open – this is perfectly normal. In fact, this will reduce the amount of bruising and swelling you may experience following surgery. As the incisions are very small, you are unlikely to experience any problems. The process is quick, easy and relatively painless. You’ll be able to enjoy your new body image and the happiness it brings right away.