Liposuction: Is Liposuction Safe?
April 26, 2008 – 5:50 amLiposuction is a surgical procedure intended to remove fat deposits and shape the body; this method should not be thought of as a method to control weight. However, there is a strange and unexpected side effect where the fat can return; but not necessarily in the region it was originally taken from.
Two basic techniques of removal are used; the tumescent technique and Ultrasonic. The most popular of these two methods, Tumescent, is performed routinely now in the USA as a treatment for unwanted fat.
Fat is removed by a smaller tube and this also helps to reduce the amount of bruising that occurs with the traditional method. Unfortunately there is often a certain amount of blood loss with traditional liposuction; something that is addressed with the Tumescent technique which adds adrenaline to the solution to reduce the blood loss.
Ultrasonic liposuction offers smoother results than traditional liposuction and it is more effective in treating the awkward, fibrous areas including the upper back.
The conventional method is often more difficult to perform over other cosmetic treatments because the surgeon cannot see where the probe is, and as a consequence internal injury can be the result. The best advice when considering this course of treatment is to consult with the surgeon about the best and safest technique.
Although liposuction is relatively safe if carried out by a professional cosmetic surgeon, there can be risks and very, very rarely death - about 2 in 10,000. In preparing for the procedure, individuals are required to undergo a series of physical examinations to determine whether or not their health is good enough to have it performed. To ensure infections do not occur after treatment, cosmetic surgeons prescribe antibiotics to patients and re-iterate the importance of keeping wounds clean. Fortunately though, in the past few years much progress has been made in the field of cosmetic surgery in respect to this procedure.
To treat cellulite and bumpy skin, another form of liposuction is used called Lipo Dissolve which uses the application of a number of small needles to remove the fat, dissolving it during the process. Lipo Dissolve can also be administered in combination with any other non-surgical skin treatment and does not require any anesthesia since it is virtually painless.
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