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Suction lipectomy operations using cannula
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Liposuction Cosmetic SurgeryLiposuction, also called lipoplasty, suction lipectomy or liposculpture, is the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in America. Almost 400,000 lipoplasty procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2001. What Does Liposuction Do?Liposuction involves the removal of body fat from residues located in the subcutaneous layer between the skin and muscle, using a hollow stainless steel tube (called a cannula) with the assistance of a vacuum pump. The cannula is inserted into the fat through small incisions (adits) in the skin, and the adipose tissue is then extracted. Tumescent liposuction uses microcannulas for even smaller incisions and fewer health risks. Suctioning out fatty tissue gives patients a leaner, more sculpted look. Does Liposuction Help Weight LossYes and No. It's true than lipoplasty removes body fat and therefore
causes the patient to reduce weight. However, liposuction is not a substitute
for weight loss and dieting. Instead it should be viewed as a surgical
procedure to enhance the contours of the body - eg. correcting the effects
of massive weight loss, or balancing the effects of other surgeries -
or, to help patients who have areas of excess localized body fat that
do not respond to regular diet and exercise. Is Liposuction Safe?No surgical operation is 100 percent risk-free. Lipoplasty does have post-operative complications and risks. However, the expertise of plastic surgeons together with new surgical instruments and techniques for performing liposculpture make this type of cosmetic surgery a relatively safe experience with few health dangers. Does Liposuction Produce Permanent Cosmetic Results?Although ageing will in time undoubtedly alter a liposuction patient's new shape, the latter should be fairly permanent provided there is no significant post-operative weight gain. Although fat-cells removed by lipoplasty do not come back, new fat cells will grow if calorie intake is greater than calorie expenditure. Where weight gain does occur, the patient's figure will just be a larger edition of the liposuctioned shape. Body Fat That May Be LiposuctionedLiposuction (liposculpture) can be used to remove pockets of excess adipose tissue from almost anywhere in the body, including: Face/Neck, Arm, Back, Butt, Abdomen, Front Thighs, Inner Thighs, Leg/Ankle, Female Breast, Male Breast How Much Does Liposuction Cost?The cost for lipoplasty typically depends on how many areas of the body are treated. If body fat is removed from only one area, the fee is less than when multiple areas are addressed. As a ball-park figure, expect liposuction fees anywhere between $2000-8000 for liposuction surgery performed on a single day, compared to $12,000-20,000+ for multiple sessions of lipoplasty over a period of months. See Also: ------------------------------------------------ Gastric Bypass Bariatric Information |