Understanding Liposuction: A Comprehensive Guide

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LIPOSUCTION
RESHAPE IMPROVE BODY CONTOUR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• WHAT IS LIPOSUCTION?
• WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE?
• WHO CAN BENEFIT / BE APPROPRIATE FOR
• AREAS WHERE LIPOSUCTION IS EFFECTIVE?
• BEFORE SURGERY
• TIME TAKEN
• RECOVERY
• AFTER CARE
• BEFORE AND AFTER
• ADVANTAGES
• RISK COMPLICATIONS
• OUR SURGEONS

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WHAT IS LIPOSUCTION?

• Liposuction Surgery is really popular now in UK ,
  as a choice to remove excess fat from body to get
  leaner and firmer physique. Our body accumulates
  fat as a natural phenomenon. Fat is in fact an
  important component of our body construction. But
  excess of fat in body can cause long term health
  problems and life threats. And therefore, if you
  have accumulated fat then there are possible
  solutions such as liposuction to treat the cause.

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WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE?

• Liposuction is a process to remove excess fat
  from certain body parts to reshape and improve
  body contour. It is done mostly for cosmetic
  purpose then offering actual remedy for obesity.
• Liposuction is done on certain body areas. We
  have listed them below.
• Thighs
• Hips and buttocks
• Abdomen
• Pelvic
• Upper arm areas
• On back
• Inner knee
• Chest region

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WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE?

• To remove fat from facial areas such as cheek,
  chin and neck
• Calves and ankles
• Both men and women can find solutions in
  liposuction to remove accumulated fat to improve
  body contour. Liposuction can be done as
  standalone treatment or with other cosmetic
  surgeries.
• The suction machine is inserted in the area
  selected for the treatment through incision and
  then the hollow tube sucks the fat out of the
  body. The hollow pipe is called cannula which is
  attached to a powerful vacuum that sucks the fat
  out of body.

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WHO CAN BENEFIT / BE APPROPRIATE FOR

• Liposuction can be performed successfully on both
  men and women. When the number of women patients
  is higher men too can take advantage of it.
  Liposuction can offer permanent remedy for
  Gynecomastia, which is a condition of excess fat
  cells in male breasts. It can also be performed
  with bariatric surgery to remove excess fat cells
  from patients body. These two procedures however
  arent similar.
• You are an ideal candidate for liposuction
  procedure if you have the following conditions.
• Slightly above-average body weight
• Have an overall good health condition
• Have fat concentration on certain body areas
• Have firm and elastic skin

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AREAS WHERE LIPOSUCTION IS EFFECTIVE?

• Liposuction is done on special areas of your
  body, especially, where fat pockets are created.
  These areas are identified and marked for
  treatment. It is performed on small areas of body
  and therefore is no remedy for obesity. The
  purpose of the surgery is to improve ones looks
  and it doesnt provide overall health benefit.
  Though fat cells are removed permanently through
  the process but the patient can gather fat again
  if he/she doesnt follow a healthy lifestyle.

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AREAS WHERE LIPOSUCTION IS EFFECTIVE?
The most common body areas treated in liposuction
are

• Waist
• Abdomen
• Thighs inner and outer
• Buttocks and hip
• Chin area
• Cheek
• Neck
• Back
• Inner keens
• Love handles
• Upper arms
• Chest or breasts

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BEFORE SURGERY

• To decide whether you are the right candidate for
  liposuction, consult your general physician.
  There are specialist clinics where these
  treatments are done. To begin with find one of
  repute with a proven track record. There are few
  things you must know before committing to
  surgery. Health conditions such as heart
  condition, diabetes etc. can complicate your
  condition. It is therefore important that you go
  for screening to check your viability. Youd be
  suggested the following steps before the surgery.
• The doctor may ask for certain lab tests
• Decision needs to be taken regarding current
  medication
• Youd need to quit smoking
• Avoid medicines like aspirin, anti-inflammatory
  drugs, and herbal supplements

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TIME TAKEN

• It may take some weeks before patients can return
  to their daily life style and work. Depending
  upon your condition and amount of fat removed you
  may be required to wear special tight clothing
  for some weeks to keep the skin of the place in
  shape. The pain and swelling would ease with
  time. But if those continue then youd need to
  consult your surgeon.

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RECOVERY

• Nowadays these procedures are done using modern
  techniques and equipment, which ensure minimum
  blood loss and pain to patient. As a result,
  patients experience faster recovery process and
  return to their normal life within a weeks time.
  Since these surgeries are performed in nursing
  home set-up it may require you to stay for a day.
• Patients undergoing the surgery often have
  complains about soreness, swelling, pain etc. It
  also causes scarring.

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AFTER CARE

• After the surgery, patients are required to wear
  special wraps to speed up the recovery process.
  You would need to consult your doctor regarding
  after care procedures and precautions.
• In areas where the incisions are made, may leak
  fluid for days, when it is common, but you are
  still requested to consult doctor.
• There would also be restriction on your movement
  and lifting heavy weight. Normally long term
  follow-ups are recommended to check the progress
  of your recovery.

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BEFORE AND AFTER
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ADVANTAGES

• Liposuction is done to improve ones body
  contour. The effect is often permanent if the
  patient observes a healthy lifestyle.
• Some of the other reasons for performing
  liposuction surgery are
• To treat benign fatty tumors (lipomas).
• To reduce size of male breasts (gynecomastia or
  pseudogynecomastia).
• To treat issues with fat metabolism
  (lipodystrophy).
• To cure the problem of excess sweating in arm
  pits (axillary hyperhidrosis)

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ADVANTAGES

• Payment finance affordable finance available
• Cost of the procedure is an important factor to
  consider during the therapy. The cost of surgery
  may vary depending on the institution you have
  chosen.
• There are now some agencies that offer easy
  financing solutions to patients undergoing
  treatment.

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RISK COMPLICATIONS

• Although the procedure is regarded relatively
  safe it is important that you make an informed
  decision and inquire about the risks associated
  with it. Following is a list of conditions that
  can result from liposuction surgery.
• Contour irregularities Skin of the area from
  where fat was removed may appear bumpy or
  irregular. This can result from poor skin
  elasticity.
• Fluid accumulation Fluid may gather in areas
  where fat cells were removed. It needs to be
  removed through syringe.
• Pain and swelling As the effect of anesthesia
  wears off the patient may complain about pain,
  soreness and swelling. These may also mean
  infection. If it happens then one must consult
  doctor immediately.

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RISK COMPLICATIONS

• Some other conditions are
• Internal puncture
• Fat embolism
• Kidney and heart conditions
• Numbness
• Permanent spotting of skin

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OUR SURGEON
Mr Singh is a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive
and Hand Surgeon at the Queen Elizabeth
University Hospital in Birmingham. His NHS
practice includes major reconstruction following
Skin and Breast cancer surgeries and trauma. He
is a well established microsurgeon and regularly
performs microvascular reconstruction. Mr Shivram
Singh began his career in Plastic Surgery in the
reputed Plastic Surgery centre in Belfast.
Following this, Mr Singh worked as a plastic
surgeon in hospitals throughout Northern Ireland,
Scotland and England as part of a formal and
intensive training course.
MR SHIVRAM SINGH
Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive Hand
Surgeon MBBS, FRCSI, FRCS (Plast), Dip in Hand
Surgery (FESSH Europe), Dip in Management, BTEC
Lasers
Current Memberships

• General Medical Council (Specialist Registration
  Plastic Surgery)
• British Association of Plastic Surgeons