Liposuction is most likely to be successful for people with a healthy weight and firm, elastic skin. Although age is not a significant concern, older people may have less skin elasticity and may not achieve the same result as a younger person with tighter skin.
Therefore, at times, a combination of liposuction and surgery to remove excess skin will provide the best result and help you achieve your aesthetic objectives.
If there are other concerns that you have regarding your body shape, liposuction can easily be paired with a number of other surgeries. You can discuss your specific concerns and requirements during your consultation with Dr Safvat.
Before the procedure commences, an anaesthetic will need to be administered. The type of anaesthetic that is used will depend on the patient and the area that needs to be treated. Once the area is numb or the patient is sedated, small incisions are made across the treatment area.
Through the small incisions, small suction devices (cannulas) are inserted to suck out the unwanted fat. The areas that are commonly treated by liposuction are the thighs, buttocks, abdomen, flanks, arms, male breasts, neck and under the chin. Multiple areas can be treated at the same time if need be. Different sized cannulas may need to be used for each area.
This type of surgery is usually a day-only procedure and won’t require an overnight stay in hospital. How long the procedure takes will depend on the size and number of areas that will be treated.
Recovery
After the procedure, the affected area will be swollen and bruised. You will need to wear a compression garment immediately after surgery for 4 weeks to reduce bruising and swelling. You should take about a week off work to rest at home and recover. Walking is actively encouraged postoperatively but exertion and heavy lifting are not allowed for 3-4 weeks. Full Recovery usually takes around three to four weeks.
Any pain and discomfort can be managed with prescription pain medication. Dr Safvat will also provide you with some helpful suggestions to make your recovery easier. The more you rest and follow these instructions, the faster and more efficient your recovery and results will be.