Liposuction and liposculpture

What are liposuction and liposculpture ? Liposuction and liposculpture, popularly known as body contouring surgery, are the operations the most requested in cosmetic surgery. Liposuction is a fat removal procedure that aims to eradicate excessive stubborn fat from these hard to shift areas such as the abdomen, the sides, the nates, the thighs, the knees, the upper limbs the chin and the neck . Liposculpture is differnt from liposuction in that it makes use of microcannulas to "sculpt" much selected areas of the body.   Who are the best candidates for the liposuction and the liposculpture ? Liposuction suitable for those who suffer from depot fat in some specific areas of the body which cannot be eliminated by dieting nor by physical exercise.

What type of anesthesia is used ?

Liposuction and liposculpture may be performed under local anaesthesia with sedation (which means that you will be awake but relaxed and insensitive to pain or under general anaesthesia.

Where are the incisions made ?

Both in liposuction and liposculpture, the incisions are very small and are made on the folds and the grooves of the body, so that they will be completely invisible.

How long is the liposuction and liposculpture operation ?

The duration of the operation is quite variable depending on the size of the areas to be treated.

Are there age limits to undergo liposuction and liposculpture ?

There are no age limits to undergo these kinds of surgery, but the older people, whose skin has lost part of its elasticity, normally achieve worse results than the younger patients.

What are the surgical procedures that can be combined with liposuction and liposculpture ?

Body contouring surgery can be performed alone or in association with other surgical procedures such as abdominoplasty, thigh-lift and arm-lift,face-lift reductive mastoplasty.

What does the preoperative examination consists in ?

Liposuction and liposculpture are very customized kinds of surgery that, as such, need a meticulous specialist examination. During the first examination, the surgeon will assess the amount and the location of the depot fat and the skin elasticity, and show you the target and the cosmetic results you can achieve. The surgeon will also assess your physical condition in order to exclude the presence of troubles (such as high blood pressure, clotting or healing disorders) which might affect the final result of the operation.

Before the operation you will receive specific information about the preoperative and postoperative diet and the use of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. At the end of the examination, the surgeon, in tune with you, will choose the surgical procedure most suitable for your situation. The surgeon will discuss with you The reasons for wanting liposuction and your suitability for this type of procedure will be carefully discussed. Also, your medical history will be taken to ensure that there are no reasons why you shouldn't have this operation.

What are the risks and the complications of this kind of operation ?

Thousands of such operations are performed successfully every year all over the world. When this kind of operation is performed by a specialist in plastic surgery, experienced in body contouring and in qualified facilities, the results are usually very good. Liposuction is anyhow a real surgical procedure whose complications (infection, haematomas) is rare but may occur and can be easily resolved In order to reduce the risks of complications, it is anyhow essential to follow the advice and the instructions given by the surgeon carefully before and after the operation.
Smokers should reduce the use of cigarettes because smoking may increase the risk of complications and slow down the recovery.

What kind of result can be obtained ?

The result of a liposuction and liposculpture operation is usually very good and highly satisfactory for the patient.If you have the forethought to follow a balanced diet and to perform physical exercise regularly, the results achieved through these procedures will be practically permanent.

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• Clinics : Our clinics have a technical multidisciplinary performance (ranging from childbirth to heart surgery), so well equipped in case of problems during surgery or post operative which is not the case aesthetic clinics in Europe.
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• Morphing : To help you make the right decision, we can offer our simulation before / after for the chosen intervention
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LIPOSUCTION / FAT REMOVAL A surgical procedure used to remove the localized fat accumulations in the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, knees, chin, cheeks and neck. Duration : 30min - 4h Anaesthesia : Local anesthesia with sedation. General anesthesia in cases of greater complexity. Post-operative : 3 to 15 days Physical Activities : 3 to 6 weeks Duration of results : Permanent, although aging, fluctuations in weight and force of gravity may, alter the results.

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