Liposuction

The procedure is not suitable for combating obesity, since the operation does not affect the causes of weight gain, and it cannot be used to remove significant fat deposits throughout the body. However, it makes it possible to quickly and effectively eliminate accumulations of fat in the so-called “fat traps”. It is also important to know that this procedure does not remove visceral fat, but only subcutaneous fat.

Who is suitable for liposuction?

The main indication is the presence of excessive body fat localized in certain areas. The most common areas are:

• abdomen;
• hips;
• waist;
• back;
• armpits;
• on the inner surface of the hands;
• chin area;
• the area under the eyes.

The most popular are liposuction of the abdomen in men and women, liposuction of the thighs, and removal of fat on the face.

This operation is recommended if:

• the patient’s weight is not too large (body mass index less than 30);
• age over 18;
• the skin has not lost its firmness and elasticity;
• there are no significant health deviations;
• when local fat deposits are difficult to influence by correcting nutrition and physical activity.

Who is contraindicated for liposuction?

It is not recommended to do this operation with too much weight. In addition, the procedure is contraindicated in diabetes mellitus, diseases associated with circulatory disorders, and some other pathologies.

Types of liposuction

Today, several methods of surgical liposuction are used. The most common include the following:

• Classic liposuction. This type of operation is rarely used today. During the operation, the surgeon introduces several special cannulas into the desired area. With the help of translational movements, the specialist mechanically destroys fat cells. Then the fat is pumped out.
• Tumescent liposuction. This type differs from the previous one in that a special solution is introduced into the area of surgical intervention, which contributes to the liquefaction of adipose tissue. And after that, fat is pumped out.
• Water jet liposuction. In this case, the fluid is injected into the operation area under high pressure. In this way, the fat is broken down and then removed through special instruments. The advantage of this technique is that the fat cells remain intact. After removing them from the problem area and special processing in the laboratory, they can be used for lipofilling.
• Laser liposuction. This is a minimally invasive method that uses laser energy. The laser beam is directed to the adipose tissue through a microcannula. This leads to the fact that they pass into a liquid consistency, after which they are removed by suction.

Modern methods of fat removal: non-surgical liposuction

Non-surgical techniques allow patients to remove significant fat deposits without a scalpel:

• Laser lipolysis. This is a non-surgical method in which the destruction of adipose tissue is performed using a laser. After that, it can be excreted naturally through the lymphatic system. The use of a laser has an additional positive effect on the skin and connective tissue, stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, and creates an additional tightening effect.
• Ultrasonic liposuction (cavitation). In this case, the adipose tissue is exposed to ultrasonic waves, after which the excess fat passes into a state of emulsion, which is gradually excreted from the body through the lymphatic system. Some leading clinics today offer 3D VASER liposuction. This technique simultaneously corrects the contours of the body and tightens the skin.
• Radiofrequency method. The destruction of adipose tissue is carried out using electrodes. This effect has a positive effect on the condition of the skin and allows additionally fighting cellulite.
• Cryoliposuction. With the help of a special apparatus, the problem area is exposed to low temperatures, which leads to the destruction of excess fat deposits, which are then independently excreted through the lymph.