Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that breaks up and removes the excessive fat from the body. Liposuction is generally used on the thighs, buttocks, abdomen, back, chin, arms, and calves. Liposuction surgery improves and enhances the body shape and proportion. Liposuction technique is performed along with other cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast reduction, face lift, gynecomastia and tummy tuck. However, liposuction surgery should not be seen as a weight loss tool as it is a typical cosmetic procedure. Liposuction invariably removes the fat cells and alters the shape of the body. Liposuction surgery does not provide any health benefits it just improves the person’s overall look.
Liposuction surgery cost
The average cost of a liposuction surgery in India is between Rs. 80,000 to 1 lakh. Liposuction surgery cost includes cosmetic surgeon’s fee, medical tests, anaesthesia, prescriptions for medications, and hospital facilities charge. However, above-mentioned cost may vary based on the type of hospital, the cosmetic surgeon’s experience and type of procedure. Most of the medical insurance does not cover liposuction surgery or its complications, but many cosmetic surgeons offer patient-financing plans.
Liposuction surgery candidates
Good candidates of liposuction surgery are:
- Non-smokers
- Adults who have stable weight, good muscle tone, and elastic skin
- People who do not have any life threatening illness
- People with realistic expectations
Preparing for liposuction surgery
Patients undergoing liposuction surgery are asked to:
- Stop smoking
- Get required medical tests
- Avoid taking inflammatory drugs
- Only take medicines prescribed by the doctor
- Avoid anything that may impair the process of healing
Liposuction surgery procedure
As per cosmetic surgeon’s recommendation, a patient is given
general anaesthesia or intravenous sedation, to subside the pain during the surgery. Several small incisions are made to create a space for inserting cannula or a thin hollow tube. The cannula is moved back and forth to loosen the excess fat. After that, excess fat is sucked using a surgical vacuum or the syringe attach to the cannula. Incisions are closed with sutures or surgical tape to ensure proper healing of wounds. A Liposuction surgery may last 1-4 hours.
Liposuction recovery
After the liposuction surgery, a patient has to spend the following night in the hospital. The patient is fitted with an elasticated support to minimise discomfort from the surgery. Patients may also be given antibiotics and painkillers to relieve pain and inflammation. Prescribed ointment is applied regularly to aid healing and reduce the risk of infection.
Liposuction surgery patients can resume normal lifestyle within 4 weeks.
Liposuction surgery risks
Major risks and complications of liposuction surgery depend upon the type of procedure, patient’s health, and the cosmetic surgeon’s experience. Some common
risks associated with liposuction surgery are:
Liposuction surgery facts
- Liposuction surgery is not a weight reduction tool. A person should consider liposuction surgery when other weight loss methods such as exercise and diet have failed.
- The results of a liposuction surgery are not permanent. If a patient gains weight, fat cells in other parts of the body will also gain weight accordingly.
- There is no age barrier related to liposuction surgery. Patients in their 80’s have also undergone liposuction surgery and have experienced favourable results.
- Liposuction surgery and tummy tuck are not the same procedures. Liposuction surgery can only remove excessive fat and tummy tuck removes stretch marks and extra skin, along with excess fat.