Preparing for Ultrasonic Liposuction

It is a relatively new technique taking less time, but whose superiority was not yet demonstrated. Tumescent liposuction, on the other hand, is the oldest liposuction technique consisting of the introduction of a special solution in the adipose tissue in order to remove fat from that area. By introducing these large amounts of solution the surgeon will decrease the risks of complications. After this, fat is extracted using cannulas of different diameters and lengths. General anesthesia is used for smaller areas and local intravenous anesthesia for smaller ones.

The surgery can last from 1 hour to 5 hours depending on the number of areas that need to be treated and the amount of fat to be extracted. For large amounts of fat a blood transfusion is often required. If the amount of fat exceeds the average of 3 liters the patient will be exposed to a series of complications that could have been avoided if some basic rules and principles were followed. After the ultrasonic liposuction intervention the patient will have to wear a compression bandage for a few weeks. It is also possible to choose to remain in the clinic where the intervention took place for about 24 hours. In this way, doctors will be able to examine you and make sure the healing process takes place correctly.

Do not expect liposuction to improve the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks. Instead, the superficial layers of the skin will have a better aspect, with a smoother skin. If you have a good skin tone and elasticity with stretch marks then you are a good candidate for liposuction. On the other hand, people with reduced skin elasticity and pregnant women should avoid ultrasonic liposuction as much as possible. The ideal candidate is close to a stable weight level and wants to remove fat from specific areas of the body. Furthermore, the tone and elasticity of the skin should be favorable and there should be no stretch marks in any part of the body. Finally, some realistic expectations should be established in order to avoid disappointment after the intervention, while the patient should also be emotionally stable.

Even if you do not meet these conditions that does not mean you cannot choose an ultrasonic liposuction intervention. The only thing is that the results may not meet your expectations. Liposuction is not a method to treat obesity but a way of modeling the excess fat in certain areas of the body of Your Recovery After liposuction to get shaped in the desired way you want. If you are diabetic and if you smoke regularly or suffer from heart, kidney or lung diseases, the risks of the intervention may also increase. During the first medical consultation scheduled before the intervention you should discuss any question you might have with the surgeon, who will also recommend the best solutions that can be applied in your situation. The surgeon will understand your expectations and tell you whether the results are possible. Also in this meeting you will learn something about the techniques used and the risks involved.

Preoperatively, you should talk to your doctor about any treatment you follow, including homeopathic ones or special medicines. You should also stop smoking for at least two weeks before the ultrasonic liposuction intervention.