What is Liposuction?

Liposuction, popularly known as ‘fat removal’, is a body shaping surgery that is performed against regional fat accumulation in the body due to eating habits and sedentary life. With liposuction, regional fat deposits and deformities are treated. It enables the body to be reshaped by breaking down fat tissues with special methods and modern devices. It is a surgical procedure aimed at shaping the hips, buttocks, legs, chin and similar areas.

How is Liposuction Performed?

Different methods are used while performing liposuction surgery. The most used methods among these methods are Ultrasonic (Vaser) Liposuction and Laser Liposuction techniques. The surgery is performed by professional doctors in a hygienic and well-equipped hospital. Today, Liposuction surgery is performed using modern techniques and technological devices.

What is Liposuction Used for?

Liposuction is the most effective method to eliminate permanent and intractable fat that diet and exercise cannot eliminate, and to achieve a more shaped and healthier body. It helps eliminate inequalities between the lower body and upper body. In this way, body inequalities that have a negative impact on both the person’s appearance and psychological health can be easily eliminated by fat intake.

Liposuction Application Parts on Body

Liposuction can be applied to many parts of your body that you want to be shaped, such as hips, knees, legs, abdomen, neck, legs, chin, back, and sides of the waist.

Who is Liposuction Suitable for?

Liposuction procedure is suitable for anyone who does not have health problems.

How Many Days Does Liposuction Take?

One day is enough for liposuction surgery.

How Many Regions Can Be Applied to in a Single Operation?

During the liposuction operation, multiple areas are applied at the same time, depending on the patient’s anatomy and body type.

What Are The Points To Be Considered Before Liposuction Surgery?

• Blood thinners such as aspirin should be discontinued before surgery. These types of medications should be stopped 1 week before under doctor’s supervision.
• The use of fruit/herbal tea should be stopped 1 week in advance.
• Before liposuction surgery, physician selection should be made professionally and meticulously. Information should be obtained about the operating environment of the selected hospital and the technological tools to be used.
• Before the liposuction procedure, it is necessary to adopt a healthy lifestyle and reduce the fat rate through exercise. Reducing the patient’s ideal weight is among the factors that will help during the surgery process.
• Before the liposuction, you should inform your doctor about all your health information such as your chronic diseases, diseases you have had, genetic diseases and medications you use continuously.
• One week before the liposuction operation, alcohol and smoking should be stopped.
• Fluid and food should not be consumed from midnight before the surgery.

What Are The Points To Be Considered After Liposuction Surgery?

• After liposuction surgery, the patient should use corsets specially produced according to the fat structure removed from the body for 1 to 2 months. The reason for this is to have the desired body form.
• This corset, which should be worn day and night in the first postoperative periods, can be worn only during the day after the second week, depending on the healing process.
• During the healing process, consuming plenty of water and staying away from harmful substances such as alcohol and smoking are important for a healthy completion of the process.
• It is important to consume fibrous foods, fruits and vegetables after liposuction surgery to prevent the applied area from becoming fat again.
• Light walks can be started after the surgery, but the patient needs a recovery period of more than 1 month for heavy exercises.
• Feeling weak and tired in the first days after the operation is an expected situation. During this process, the patient should rest and not tire himself out.
• To prevent the healing tissues from swelling in the first month after liposuction surgery; Procedures such as sauna, steam bath, solarium should not be performed.
• After surgery, consumption of salt, animal foods and sugary foods should be limited and reduced as they will increase edema in the body.