Affordable Liposuction

Have you noticed a fatty area in your body that doesn’t go away with diet and exercise? These stubborn fat deposits are common in most people. They can manifest as double chins, flabby arms, or a large waist. Simple diet and exercise is not enough to get rid of these stubborn fat deposits and it frustrates a lot of people, especially those who are doing 500 crunches a day just so they can get rid of the fat on the side of their abdomen.

It’s a good thing surgery has created a procedure called tumescent liposculpture. Tumescent liposculpture is not a weight-loss procedure. It should not be mistaken for the traditional method of performing liposuction. Tumescent liposculpture is the procedure of removing small amounts of fat that cannot be removed using diet and exercise, and then the surgeon artistically reshapes the area so it can look more desirable.

Generally, people who are above 18 years old, in good health, performing regular exercise, and within 10 kg of their ideal body weight are good candidates for tumescent liposculpture. Consult your physician so you can get yourself checked out if you are allowed to undergo such a procedure.

The whole procedure starts with the injection of a sterile solution that swells the area that needs to be sculpted. The solution contains saline solution (to swell the area), lidocaine (to nullify pain), and epinephrine (to reduce bleeding). Once the area swells up, the surgeon inserts a very small cannula. This cannula is so small that it’s like you’re getting your vaccine shots. This means you won’t get unsightly scars after the procedure.

The whole procedure is safe since it will only require a local anesthetic (lidocaine). It’s practically considered as the safest form of liposuction out there. The complications that come with general anesthetic are eliminated. Most patients are even awake during tumescent liposculpture, so they can help out with turning and standing.

Some patients will be required to stand so the surgeon can properly sculpt your body into a natural form when you are standing, since the effects of gravity need to be considered. It is virtually painless and even other patients compare the whole experience similar to getting a deep massage. Other patients are also asked to contracts certain muscles to optimise the sculpting.

The patient will expect to feel soreness and discomfort one day after the procedure. This is because the anesthesia used for the procedure usually lasts one day. Drainage from the area is also expected. The surgeon leaves small drainage holes on your skin to help reduce the swelling fast and prevent bruising. Small absorbent pads will be placed along these holes to catch the drainage.

Usually, patients can return to work 2-4 days after the procedure. Mild exercise is encouraged to help facilitate healing. Just make sure to keep the operative area clean. Don’t touch it with dirty hands. There are no reported serious complications after this procedure. However, if you are feeling faint, warm, or flushed, contact your doctor immediately since this is an indication of infection.

Finally, the best results will be clear by 6 months after the procedure. The whole procedure, starting from consultation to recovery, may cost around $2000 or more. Do a bit of research and consult varied doctors for the best advice. Make sure your surgeon is board-certified so you can make sure your well-being is on trusted hands.

Just follow your surgeon’s instructions after the procedure and you should be well on your way to recovery.