Before getting liposuction, any patient would need to get the green light after undergoing some health tests. That way, they can ensure you are healthy enough for surgery.
Here are some of the recommendations that can be made:
– People that use regular aspirin and NSAIDs should refrain from taking them for a minimum of 2 weeks before getting the procedure done.
– Women should avoid taking birth control before surgery.
– Any patients that suffer from anemia will likely be recommended to take an iron supplement.
– The individual getting the surgery will need to sign a form for consent. This assures that they are aware of the risks, benefits, and various alternatives before getting it done.
The Operation:
– The total liposuction 360 procedure time will take approximately 1 to 4 hours in total.
– Any patient may receive a general anesthetic before getting the procedure done. The total amount of time can range from 1 to 4 hours.
– There may be an epidural used if treating the lower body. In these cases, the anesthetic is directly injected into the fluid-filled sac near the spine. This can effectively numb the entire area around the legs and abdomen.
Usually, a local anesthetic will be used when the procedure is done on smaller areas throughout the body.
If the patient only requires localized anesthesia, they may be requested to stand up while the procedure is going on to guarantee that all of the fat is removed.
Different techniques are used.
1. Tumescent Liposuction
This is the technique where multiple liters of saline are utilized in conjunction with a local anesthetic. Also, something like epinephrine is injected beneath the skin area that’s going to get liposuctioned. The fat deposits are removed through the tubes. This is typically the most popular type of liposuction procedure.
2. Dry Liposuction
This is the type of procedure where there is no fluid injected before any of the fat deposits are removed. This is typically not often used in modern liposuction procedures. It comes with an increased risk of bruising and even bleeding.
3. Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction
This is the type of liposuction that utilizes ultrasound technology. Ultrasound technology melts away the fat on contact. It works by vibrating the cell walls of the fat cells. This essentially turns the fat into a liquid which makes it a lot easier to ‘suck’ out. This is usually a common method for areas where liposuction has already been performed.
After this type of procedure is done, suction-assisted liposuction is usually done to remove the excess liquified fat.
4. Power-Assisted Liposuction
This is another type that is used. With this procedure, a special cannula is used in conjunction with a mechanized system. It quickly moves back and forth to make it easier for fat removal.
5. Laser-Assisted Lipolysis
This is another type of liposuction. This liposuction utilizes tumescent fluid. Because of this, it’s far less invasive and not nearly as messy as traditional liposuction methods. For this procedure, a smaller tube is placed through the incision to effectively deliver laser-derived heat into the fat that is to be removed.
Once the procedure is complete, the surgeon is likely to leave the incisions open so all of the excess blood and other fluids can continue to drain from the body.
