By Sandra Scott


Liposuction is among the commonly performed cosmetic operations worldwide. This is a procedure that involves the reduction of the amount of fat in a certain area of the body. Such may include the inner thighs, the tummy, the face and the neck. There are several things on liposuction Michigan clients need to understand if planning to undergo the procedure.

It should be emphasized that liposuction is not an ideal option of weight loss. This is mainly because the fat lost in this instance is only in a few places in the body whereas beneficial weight loss should occur uniformly in all parts of the body. Persons who wish to lose fat are advised to stick with the traditional approaches of dietary modification and regular engagement in physical exercise.

An ideal candidate to have liposuction is one who has a high body mass index. The index should be 40 or more if one is to see any meaningful change. However, this does not exclude any other potential clients. Persons that are suffering from weight related complications such as hypertension, diabetes, gastro-esophageal reflux disease and sleep apnea may experience some improvements in their conditions after the procedure. In this group of patients, a lower index is acceptable.

Once you decide to undergo this procedure, you need to be taken through some form of preparation. Part of the preparation includes the doctor and their client having a discussion on what is involved in this procedure and the possible complications. A number of blood tests are then ordered to determine the readiness of the client to have the procedure.

Just is common for many types of surgery, anesthesia is required for this operation. Either general anesthesia or regional anesthesia is used depending on the size of the area to be operated on. Multiple and large areas usually require that general anesthesia be used because the duration of the operation is usually longer. A small surgical incision is usually made in the area of interest to access the fat layer.

Fat is subjected to a high frequency vibrator that results into its breakdown (or lipolysis). It is then suctioned out using a vacuum. Bear in mind that a maximum of 3 liters of fat can be removed during a single operation. In the event that there is a need to have a lot more removed, other operations have to be scheduled in subsequent months. The incision used for the operation is then closed with surgical sutures and closed.

In cases where regional anesthesia is used, patients tend to recover faster and can even go home on the same day. General anesthesia causes a reduction in the level of consciousness and a little longer is required for patients to awake from the effects of the drugs. This may mean that they be retained in hospital for at least 24 hours for observations to be done before they can eventually be allowed home.

As is common for many medical procedures, complications may be encountered during liposuction. The risk of having this complications is directly proportional to the number of procedures and the extent. Those seen commonly include bleeding excessively, bruising of the skin, infections and scar formation in the long term. Consult your doctor if the wounds take too long to heal or if they begin to ooze pus or fluid.




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