Liposuction
Liposuction is a surgery that removes fat from the body by absorbing fat deposits in certain parts of the body with a special vacuum or special injectors. It is definitely not a weight loss surgery, but a body contour correction surgery. With liposuction surgery, while the fat tissue that is increased in volume and resistant to diet and exercise is removed from the body, the number of existing fat cells is also reduced.
How Is Liposuction Surgery Done?
In liposuction surgery, the stubborn fat area is inflated with a special liquid injection. Then, several incisions of a few mm length are made on or near this area. From these incisions, metal pipes called “cannula” with a diameter of 2-6 mm are inserted into the subcutaneous layer, depending on the patient's condition, and the cannulas are connected to the vacuum device with transparent hoses.
The vacuum device is operated, the cannulas are moved at the appropriate depth in the fat accumulation areas and the removal of excess fat begins. The process of absorbing the fats by means of vacuum continues until the desired body contour as well as a smooth skin surface is achieved. In recent years, ultrasound energy has begun to be used. In this method, excess fat tissues are broken up with ultrasound waves and then vacuumed in a similar way.
Does Liposuction Surgery Cause Pain?
Post-surgery is usually comfortable. The pain is very minor and can be relieved with medication. At the end of the liposuction surgery, a special bandage is applied to the vacuum applied areas and the patient is dressed in a special corset. After the operation, the patient is dressed. The patient continues to wear the corset for 5-6 weeks. There may be purplish color changes in the vacuum applied areas. There may be swelling, tingling and burning sensation. These disappear spontaneously within 3 weeks. The scars of the operation also become vague within 2-6 months.
