Liposuction, an overview
Tumescent liposuction is the technique permitting the greatest safety, the most rapid recovery, the least pain, and the best aesthetic results for liposuction. It is also the only technique that, in the hands of an expert surgeon, permits liposuction totally by local anesthesia, avoiding the dangers of general anesthesia, IV sedation and narcotic analgesics. Body sculpture by liposuction removed localized accumulations of fat, which are often inherited and frequently prove impossible to eliminate by exercise or dieting. Body fat of an adult tends to increase gradually over the years. After the age of 30, an individual tends to add fat according to a genetically predetermined pattern. This fat distribution is often resistant to exercising and dieting. An example of a genetically predetermined fat distribution that is resistant to dieting and exercise is the fat that appears on the abdomen and hips of a woman after pregnancy. Liposuction involves the use of a small stainless steel tube, called a cannula. The cannula is connected to a very powerful suction pump and is inserted through small skin incisions. The removal of fat is accomplished as the suction cannula creates tiny tunnels through the fatty layers. After surgery, these tiny tunnels collapse resulting in an improved body contour.
Fat cells that are removed by liposuction do not grow back. The best candidates for liposuction are in good health and have realistic expectations of liposuction. There is neither definite age limit, nor weight limit for patients who are "good candidates" for liposuction. It is important to emphasize that liposuction is not a treatment for general obesity. Liposuction surgery is not effective as a last resort for people who are unable to maintain a reasonable weight by dieting. However, an overweight person whose weight has been stable for many years and has certain problem areas read more
