The best liposuction candidates are those who have pockets of fat that aren’t eliminated with diet and exercise, are in good physical and emotional health and are within a normal weight range.

At your consultation, your doctor will stress that liposuction is not to be used as a method to lose weight.

In addition, your surgeon will explain in detail what the actual procedure will encompass.

The goal is to ensure your complete comfort and confidence in our highly trained staff.

You may be a good candidate for breast lift surgery if:

• You have localized fat deposits in hips, belly, thighs, neck, chin, arms or chest that is unresponsive to diet and exercise.
• Certain areas are out of proportion with the rest of your figure.
• You are of normal weight.
• You are in good physical and emotional health.
• You have firm, elastic skin.
• You have realistic expectations.

• Most patients are back to work a few days after liposuction
• Incisions are typically tiny with resulting scars unnoticeable by others
• Wearing a compression garment for a few weeks after liposuction helps promote optimal results
• Results are permanent if a patient maintains his or her weight

Many men and women are troubled by persistent belly fat and stubborn fat elsewhere in the body. Lipo is used to remove localized fat collections from patients at an average weight, with healthy, elastic skin. For individuals that maintain a reasonable diet and exercise frequently but find that they still cannot get rid of fat in their midsection, liposuction may be an option.

If, however, you suffer from obesity, cellulite, or loose sagging skin, liposuction would likely not help you. For obesity or cellulite problems, consult your doctor about exercise and other treatment options. For loose or sagging skin in abdomen, tummy tuck may be an option.

Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for proper diet and exercise.

It is also not an effective treatment for cellulite—the dimpled skin that typically appears on the thighs, hips and buttocks—or loose saggy skin.

If any of the following apply to you, then liposuction may only offer limited success in helping you achieve your goals. Your cosmetic surgeon can recommend the options best suited to your needs.

• If you have loose, sagging skin and quality of skin is poor. Since liposuction is designed specifically to target fatty tissue, it will not significantly improve the appearance of loose skin. Other body contouring procedures, such as a tummy tuck or body lift, may be better options for you.

• As Weight loss measure. Liposuction can improve your shape, which can help you look thinner and more fit, but it’s not a weight loss method. While some overweight patients can benefit from the reshaping effects, the most satisfied patients tend to be happy with their weight prior to surgery.

There are many different liposuction techniques available to surgeons today. The main difference between each type of liposuction is the technology they use to assist the fat removal process.

The manufacturers of each type claim to have unique advantages, and cosmetic surgeons will sometimes prefer a certain technique depending on the nature of the procedure.

Just remember that the skill and experience of the cosmetic surgeon performing liposuction will make the biggest difference in your results.

Below are some of the types of liposuction more commonly used by cosmetic surgeons today:

• Tumescent Liposuction: with this technique, a cosmetic surgeon will inject an anaesthetic “tumescent” solution into the treatment area to minimize bleeding and discomfort during the procedure. Depending on the patient, tumescent liposuction can often be performed with local anaesthesia.
• Suction Assisted Liposuction: this technique uses a vacuum like device to help remove the fat.
• Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction: this technique utilises ultrasound energy to help break up the fatty tissue and loosen it from the body, allowing for easier removal of larger amounts of fat with a faster surgery. Brand names include VASER/LIPO SAVER Liposuction
• Laser Assisted Liposuction: known under brand names like SmartLipo and Slimlipo, these techniques use laser energy to help dislodge fat cells.
• Power Assisted Liposuction is a similar technique that involves a tool that enhances the motion of the cannula used to remove the fat.

• Liposuction is an outpatient procedure and can be safely performed using local anaesthesia, intravenous sedation, or local anaesthesia, depending on the nature of the procedure. Your cosmetic surgeon will recommend the anaesthesia method that is most appropriate for your needs.
• Your surgeon will make one or more small incisions( 5mm) near the treatment area which are very well hidden in bikini lines/ skin creases and will be barely noticeable after few days.
• A cannula, or thin tube, is inserted through these incisions to loosen excess fat beneath the skin.
• Then, the fat is suctioned out.
• Time taken depends on the number of areas treated.

• Today’s advanced liposuction techniques are designed to minimize swelling, trauma and discomfort, and when the procedure is performed by a qualified cosmetic surgeon, recovery from liposuction can be remarkably quick.
• Liposuction patient can go out of the hospital the same day.
• A patient experiences mild to moderate pain for first 72 hours for which medicines are prescribed.
• Post 3 days, the patient has mild swelling that gradually disappears in the next 2-3 weeks.
• Depending upon the area of the surgery, the most patient can join back work after 2-3 days if in sitting job.
• Strenuous activities are to be restricted for 3-4 weeks. The timelines, however, differ on an individual basis.
• Patient is advised to wear a compression or pressure garment during first 4-6 weeks post-surgery to keep the contours as designed during surgery. This helps to minimize swelling and encourage optimal skin contraction.
• With proper care, scars should fade significantly over the months following surgery; in many cases, scars are barely visible after a year or so.
• Following the procedures, the final results will take about 3 months to be fully visible as healing takes place, swelling reduces and the tissues become soft and supple again.

The recovery time depends upon the area on which you are undergoing the surgery and any associated procedures if any.

• Liposuction removes fat cells from your body, and these fat cells will not grow back. However, it is important to maintain a stable weight to ensure that your new look remains optimal. If you gain a significant amount of weight in the future, your overall appearance is likely to change as your body stores excess fat in other locations.
• Usually patients typically lose weight equivalent to 60-70% of aspirated fat volume.
• the final results will take about 3 months to be fully visible as healing takes place, swelling reduces and the tissues become soft and supple again.
• If you start toning your body and develop muscle mass, the results will show further improvement.
• Gym work-outs and muscle-toning exercises always help to enhance the results further.
• The degree of improvement varies from patient to patient.
• Sometimes minor surface irregularities may need secondary correction.
• If your skin is poorly elastic or there are pre-existing stretch marks or cellulite, the skin may remain slightly loose.
• Do not check your weight immediately after the liposuction.
• For initial few weeks to a couple of months you may even find a gain on the weighing scale on account of the swelling that follows liposuction.
• After 3 months or so, as the swelling regresses, the weight will show the reduction based on the amount of liposuction done.
• The primary aim of liposuction is “inch” loss and improved contouring.
• Weight loss due to fat removal is a bonus effect.

• When performed by a qualified cosmetic surgeon, liposuction is a safe procedure and an excellent way to improve the shape of your body.
• The best way to decide if liposuction is right for you is to consult with a board certified cosmetic surgeon.

• During your initial consultation, you will meet with the plastic surgeon and staff.
• Your previous surgeries, your medical history, medications you are presently taking, and your overall physical and emotional health will be reviewed.
• Your skin quality will also be evaluated.
• Photographs may be taken for your medical record.
• Your surgeon will determine what you benefit from most and whether or not additional procedures will be necessary for you to achieve your desired results.
• Recovery time, risks and limitations associated with surgery will be also be discussed.
• The doctor’s patient coordinator will review surgical costs and scheduling with you.

The most important thing about planning your liposuction surgery is to choose the correct qualified Aesthetic plastic surgeon. More specifically, ensure that the chosen surgeon is routinely performing breast lift surgeries.

MEDICATIONS:

You must STOP the following medications approximately 2 weeks before surgery – blood thinners such as ecosprin, clopidogrel, warfarin etc, estrogen containing hormones, Vitamin E, ginseng, green tea, gingko balboa, garlic pearls, ayurvedic supplements.

SMOKING:

It is imperative that you completely stop smoking for a minimum of 1 week prior to your planned date of surgery as it can significantly increase your risk for anaesthesia as well as delay wound healing and increase your risk for post-surgery complications.

FITNESS:

You will be advised a set of routine pre-operative investigations to ensure that you are fit for anaesthesia and surgery.

Once you have decided to pursue a liposuction, Aesthetic international® stands ready to partner with you during this life decision.

We are dedicated to our patients and open communication is never compromised. The better informed our patients are, the better they are at making their decisions.

We believe in providing the highest patient care and through your assigned patient advisor, you can be sure every consideration is made to ensure your expectations are the same as the final results.

Aesthetic international® has the latest technological advances to ensure your satisfaction with your breast lift. Our plasticsurgeon is highly educated and trained in all of the latest medical advances.