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Plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
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Liposuction

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Procedure preparations

  • Liposuction is a type of body contouring, and it aims to remove fat from specific parts of the body, such as the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, arms, back, chest, neck, and face.
  • Not all people can undergo liposuction, whereas there are some conditions for a person to be considered eligible, and they include: the person must be an adult with an overweight no more than 30% above the ideal weight (the BMI shouldn’t be above 25), the skin must be elastic with a good muscle tone, the overall health must be good, the fats didn’t go with a healthy diet and exercising, and the person mustn’t be a smoker.
  • There are several types of liposuction, including tumescent liposuction or suction-assisted liposuction, ultrasound-assisted liposuction, laser-assisted liposuction, and other modern methods.
  • In suction-assisted liposuction, the anesthesia might be general or local, depending on the case, and then the doctor makes incisions to insert an instrument called a cannula to break up the fat, followed by a suction pipe to remove it.
  • The liposuction procedure could take several hours, depending on the amount of fat that is being removed.
  • The patient can go home on the same day, but in some cases, the patient might stay at the hospital for a day or more.

Procedure preparations

  • Physical examination and medical history.
  • Some lab tests.
  • The patient must follow a specific diet before the procedure, according to the doctor’s recommendations.
  • Stop smoking if you’re a smoker.
  • The patient might need to stop taking some medications, such as bloodthinners, according to the doctor’s recommendations.
  • The patient mustn’t have any food before the procedure, according to the doctor’s recommendations.

Procedure complications

  • Infections.
  • Skin discolorations.
  • Numbness in the skin.
  • Poor wound healing.
  • Scarring.
  • Bleeding.
  • Contouring deformations.
  • Fluids build-up.
  • Fat embolism, which means pieces of the broken-up fat could transfer to the bloodstream.
  • Heart and kidney problems.

Procedure instructions

  • After liposuction, pain, swelling, and bruising in the surgery areas are normal.
  • The doctor might leave the wounds open with tubes to drain the fluid for a period of time.
  • You must stick to the medications prescribed by the doctor.
  • Immediately contact your doctor when any sudden, odd problem or symptoms emerge.
  • The patient must relax for a few days and have mild physical activity for a few weeks.
  • A full recovery might take months, depending on the condition.
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Frequently asked questions about Liposuction

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction in Syria: " Liposuction is a type of body contouring, and it aims to remove fat from specific parts of the body, such as the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, arms, back, chest, neck, and face. Not all people can undergo liposuction, whereas there are some conditions for a person to be considered eligible, and they include: the person must be an adult with an overweight no more than 30% above the ideal weight (the BMI shouldn’t be...

How do I prepare for Liposuction?

" Physical examination and medical history. Some lab tests. The patient must follow a specific diet before the procedure, according to the doctor’s recommendations. Stop smoking if you’re a smoker. The patient might need to stop taking some medications, such as bloodthinners, according to the doctor’s recommendations. The patient mustn’t have any food before the procedure, according to the doctor’s recommendations. "

What are the aftercare instructions for Liposuction?

" After liposuction, pain, swelling, and bruising in the surgery areas are normal. The doctor might leave the wounds open with tubes to drain the fluid for a period of time. You must stick to the medications prescribed by the doctor. Immediately contact your doctor when any sudden, odd problem or symptoms emerge. The patient must relax for a few days and have mild physical activity for a few weeks. A full recovery...

Which specialty is Liposuction related to?

Liposuction is related to: Plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and General Surgery.

Where can I get Liposuction in Syria?

You can get Liposuction at clinics and hospitals in Syria. To find specialists in Plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, see suggested doctors on this page or Click here

What are the possible complications of Liposuction?

" Infections. Skin discolorations. Numbness in the skin. Poor wound healing. Scarring. Bleeding. Contouring deformations. Fluids build-up. Fat embolism, which means pieces of the broken-up fat could transfer to the bloodstream. Heart and kidney problems. "

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