Liposuction or suction-assisted lipectomy is one of the most popular means of body contouring techniques in cosmetic surgeries. The suitable and ideal candidate for this surgery is a person who has too much fat stored in specific areas or spots of the body but otherwise has a stable body weight. In liposuction, a suction technique is being used to remove fat from the specific spots or areas of the body like thighs, hips, stomach, arms etc.
Prior to liposuction, a pre-operative marking is done with the patient in an erect position. Areas to be suctioned are marked with a circle. Incisions are placed in hidden areas and are approximately 3mm to 4mm in length. Small volume liposuction can be done under local anesthesia with mild sedation. Large volume liposuctions require general anesthesia.
After the surgery patients can be discharged within one day or the same day and they will be able to return to normal activities within a week. Post-operative swelling and bruising occur and subsidies over a week to a fortnight. Light exercises are allowed. Results will be in front of the patients within a few months.