Liposuction, also referred to as Lipo, is a body-shaping surgical procedure that enables people to permanently remove excess fat deposits from specific areas of their bodies.
Let’s dive into details!
What is liposuction?
According to the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Global Survey, approximately 2 million people opted to undergo liposuction surgery in 2019. With this massive demand, liposuction ranked second among cosmetic surgical procedures in the world, coming after breast augmentation surgery.
Source: ISAPS Global Statistics (2019)
The abdomen, knees, arms, face, neck, buttocks and calves are the most common body areas that can be liposuctioned. To undertake this two-hour surgery, the patient first needs to know whether they are a good candidate or not.
What makes you a good candidate?
If you want to undergo this procedure, you should:
- Have a BMI (Body Mass Index) between 25 and 30
- Be healthy, both physically and psychologically
- Be close to the desired weight (if not, the candidate should start exercising or dieting)
Once the above-mentioned requirements are met, it is time to check out what happens next.
What you need to know pre-procedure
A first consultation with the plastic surgeon helps:
- Analyze your silhouette
- Define the amount of subcutaneous fat
- Examine the state of sagging skin and the areas that can be reshaped
This preoperative consultation investigates your medical history and potential contraindications that may prevent you from undergoing such an intervention. These will be identified through a standard blood test (CBC, PT, fasting blood sugar…).
What post-procedure looks like
For two to five weeks, depending on the type of surgery, you should stay hydrated. The time to notice the result of liposuction differs depending on the treated zone: the nearer it is to the heart, the faster the result is visible.
Normal activity can be resumed between 4 and 10 days after the intervention, while it is necessary to wait 4 to 6 weeks before resuming any physical activity.
Have you ever been through this intervention? If yes, you can share your experience in the comment section below! If not, would you take the next step to get a more harmonious body?