Liposuction surgery is one alternative that is usually taken to be able to get a more attractive body shape. However, liposuction or liposuction surgery should not be done carelessly.
Usually this operation is done to remove fat in certain body parts. It's just that not everyone can undergo liposuction surgery.
Who can follow liposuction surgery?
Liposuction works to remove fat in certain body areas, such as the thighs, hips, buttocks, neck, arms, or stomach. Liposuction can not eliminate cellulite or stretch marks and only helps shape the body.
However, liposuction surgery should not be done to everyone. You need to meet certain requirements to be able to follow liposuction surgery. People who may participate in this operation must have certain levels of fat in the body.
In addition, you also need to be around 30 percent of your ideal body weight, 18 years of age or older, not smoke, have a stable weight, and have elastic and tight skin.
Thin skin can show up after the liposuction process, so it would be better if you have skin that is elastic and tight that is able to follow the shape of the body later.
Physical conditions must also be healthy and may not have certain medical conditions, such as heart disease, circulatory problems, diabetes, or having a weak immune system.
Can liposuction be used to lose weight?
Liposuction surgery aims to improve body shape or appearance by removing stubborn fat in areas of the body that do not go away despite diet and exercise.
Actually, liposuction surgery is not an appropriate method for losing your weight. Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity, because diet and exercise are the most effective ways to lose weight.
Liposuction is not permanent and the fat cells that were originally taken can develop again and grow bigger if not maintained with a healthy lifestyle. Liposuction only acts to shape the body.
Liposuction is also not able to remove cellulite or stretch marks and can only change the shape of the body by removing fat in certain body areas.
Typically, liposuction surgery is performed for people with lymphedema, gynecomastia, lipodystrophy syndrome, lipomas, and people who lose extreme weight after obesity.
Are there any dangers of liposuction surgery?
Like other surgeries, liposuction surgery certainly has a variety of risks that need to be considered, such as:
- Fluid buildup , there is a temporary buildup of fluid under the skin or seroma that may need to be removed through a needle
- Bruises , the appearance of bruising after liposuction is usually temporary
- Inflammation , swelling in the body part that is dissected can be experienced for more than six months. Sometimes there is fluid that comes out of the site of the former liposuction surgery
- Fat embolism , the presence of broken pieces of fat that are trapped in blood vessels and accumulate in the lungs or into the brain
- Pulmonary edema , occurs when injected fluid builds up in the lungs
- Oddities to the skin , after liposuction surgery, the skin can look like wax, bumpy, and the point of the former tube inserted is not lost.
- Numb , you can experience numbness in the areas of the body that fat is taken. Numb sensation can be permanent or temporary due to nerve irritation
- Infection , skin infections can occur postoperatively
- Burning skin , the movement of the tubes used in liposuction surgery can rub against the skin and cause heat in the skin or nerves
- Anesthetic side effects , although lidocaine anesthetics are rare, can cause side effects that affect the nervous system and heart
- Thrombophlebitis , the formation of blood clots in blood vessels that can trigger inflammation and serious complications
- Problems with the heart, lungs and kidneys , changes in fluid levels during surgery can have an impact on the heart, lungs, and kidneys
- Allergic reaction , you may experience allergic to drugs or compounds given during liposuction surgery
Notes
Liposuction works to improve body shape, but not a way to lose weight. You still need to go on a diet and exercise to be able to manage the body.
Liposuction surgery needs careful consideration, starting from the requirements to be a patient, the right type of liposuction surgery, to special preparations before undergoing surgery.
Therefore, discuss with a professional surgeon whether you can participate in liposuction or not. Also consult the risks, preparations, and procedures that will be carried out.
