Liposuction – The ‘All you need to know’ Complete Guide

Any adult person with bodyweight within 30% of average body weight, firm elastic skin and good muscle tone. Who has localised lumps of fat and wants to enhance his/her aesthetic appearance may be considered for Liposuction surgery. Loose skin may not shrink entirely and in such cases abdominoplasty is recommended.

Liposuction is only advised in otherwise healthy individuals who have no other health problems like heart disease, renal disease, diabetes, weak immune system etc. In such cases, proper consultation and an extensive discussion with the treating physician is mandatory to define the risk-benefit ratio clearly.

An important point to remember is that Liposuction is not a tool for weight reduction. It is not a substitute for dieting and a healthy lifestyle.

Liposuction does not treat cellulite—the dimpled skin that typically appears on the thighs, hips and buttocks.

People having unrealistic goals and wanting to reduce weight through Liposuction are not ideal candidates. They will be very unhappy with the results because of two reasons. Firstly, the person will not see the desired result, and secondly, fat deposits in other areas of the body will enlarge and give an ugly appearance.

So, If extra fat deposits, not responding to diet and exercise are bothering you Liposuction may be the right solution for you.

The first question that crosses the mind is that why would I need liposuction to get back in shape as you so clearly stated that the procedure is not a treatment for obesity or weight reduction. Can’t I just exercise instead of undergoing liposuction?

The answer is not that simple.

Before coming to any conclusion I want you to understand the concept of Stubborn fat.

Stubborn Fat –  You will know when you have it. Trust me it is the most frustrating thing in the world. No Matter how much you diet or exercise, stubborn fat does not disappear (except when you start starving, like following the keto diet, which by the way I don’t advice). Usually, such fat deposits are seen on the belly, neck or arms. They may also be hereditary in some cases.

Liposuction can be performed on most of the body areas safely. The most common areas are Arms, Belly, Thighs, Double Chin (neck), Love handles, Blouse roll. Most of the times liposuction of the areas is combined.

the real question is how much fat can be removed from the body in a single surgery session?

Only 5% to 8% of the body weight can be removed safely.

So, full-body liposuction may not be possible and multiple sessions may be needed to contour the body.

The first step is to book an appointment and talk to us. Talk about your expectations, the options, the risks and benefits, and the costs. Ask all your questions. We are a trained team of specialists dedicated to making your entire body transformation journey as comfortable as possible.

You need to tell the surgeon about any allergies you have and any medications you take, including over-the-counter and herbal supplements.

Single or small area Liposuction is carried out at the clinic itself under Local anaesthesia. You will not feel any pain, but you will be awake throughout the procedure.

Large or multiple area liposuction surgeries are carried out under general anaesthesia, you will not be awake during the surgical procedure.

• Pre-Operative workup – includes Consultation, Routine Investigations and pre-anaesthetic check-up.
• You are asked to come to the designated centre, on an empty stomach, at least four hours before the surgery.
• Before the procedure, the surgeon marks areas on your body and explains to you the procedure in front of a mirror you may ask all your questions and doubts at the time. We also take some pictures for record-keeping and before-after comparisons at the same time.
• You are taken to the surgical suite. After the surgery, you will wake up in the recovery room.
• You will feel very sleepy for another four to six hours because of the effect of the anaesthetics.
  Depending on the time of surgery you may go home the same day or would have to stay overnight.

Few small 4-5 mm incisions are given along skin folds. Liposuction is then performed through these small incisions by specialised cannulas and suction machines which slowly suction out only the extra fat and minimal amounts of other tissues, cells, blood, and serum. In a single surgical session, only 5% – 8% of total body weight can be removed safely.

• Immediately after the surgery a dressing and a tight garment are applied. The dressing is removed by the 5th day after surgery, but the tight-garment / pressure-garment has to be worn for two more months. It reduces swelling and helps the skin to contract correctly.
• The patient is allowed a full oral diet 6 to 8 hours after surgery.
• There may be areas of numbness or discomfort during the initial period of healing similar to any other surgery. There will also be swelling which subsides gradually, and most of it disappears by the 3rd week.
• There may be slight bruising at Liposuction sites, and some areas may feel hard to touch. This resolves by 4th month as the healing phase completes.
• The patient is asked to perform the minimal activity during the first few days after that activity is gradually increased and a full routine is resumed by the 3rd week.
• Light exercise is started from 3rd week onwards and gradually increased.

Please read and follow the Post Operative Instruction sheet carefully.