Learn More About Northwest Indiana Liposuction

By Kathleen Snyder


Basically, liposuction is a procedure that reshapes and slims certain parts of the body by getting rid of excess fat deposits, hence improving proportion and contours of your body. The techniques can be used to reduce the localized fat deposits in various body parts such as thighs, abdomen, and waist, upper arms, back, as well as hips and buttocks. Other areas are such as chest area, neck, cheeks, and chin. Through Northwest Indiana liposuction, the technique can be used alone or with other plastic surgery procedures.

The technique involves using suction to remove fats. Small, bunt-tipped thin tubes are used and are often inserted through tiny cuts into the skin. Your doctor through the tubes suctions fat under the skin. With the advancement in technology, improved techniques have ensured that the procedure is safer, less painful and easier.

Different techniques can be used to perform liposuction. One such technique is the tumescent liposuction. In this technique, areas where the tube is inserted is numbed using a local anesthetic. More anesthetic solution is then injected into the fatty tissue prior to the procedure. The anesthetic solution contains lidocaine and epinephrine. With this technique, a general anesthetic might not be required.

Other techniques that can be used are laser and ultrasound assisted liposuction. With the ultrasound-assisted technique, fat is liquefied with the ultrasound which makes it easier to remove. The technique is usually suitable for removing fat from back, sides, and upper abdomen. On the other hand, the laser technique uses low-energy waves to liquefy fat which is then removed using small tubes. Normally, this procedure is outpatient, and the patient is not required to stay overnight in the hospital unless large volume of fat is being removed. If large volumes of fat are removed, your doctor may use a deep sedation with a local anesthesia or a general anesthetic.

After the procedure, the point where fat was removed is wrapped firmly to protect it from bruising, swelling, and pain. The doctor may use elastic bandages and tape, a special girdle, support hose, and other firm-filling garments. You may also be required to wear the wrap for about 3-4 weeks. Also, bruising and swelling may be experienced during the first 7-10 days after the procedure.

Mostly, the patient can get up and move around as soon as the procedure is over, and once the effects of anesthetic and sedative agent have worn off. The patient may resume normal activities so long as he is comfortable, although it might take several days. Recovery may take longer more so if the large volume of fat were removed.

The main reason for this procedure is reshaping specific areas, as opposed to reducing body weight. In most cases, it is used in situations where diet and exercise have not been effective.

This procedure has been effective in reducing body fat in small areas. After the procedure, improvements in body contours can be noted. Nevertheless, if you regain the weight, the fatty bulges can return.




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