What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that uses surgical techniques to remove unwanted fat from specific areas of the body. It is gaining a lot of popularity within the individual states and nationally. The procedure is used most commonly on the abdomen, waist, thighs, arms, buttock, and neck. Liposuction is also commonly referred to as lipoplasty and body contouring.
Is liposuction safe?
Liposuction is a relatively low-risk and safe procedure. It is an outpatient surgery that will not impact your body heavily. You will be back on your feet after only 2 days of rest. Liposuction Las Vegas procedures are carried out on non-vital organs and parts of the body like legs, buttock thighs, upper arms, and flanks (love handles) drastically reducing the risk to the patient. Liposuction is a minimally intrusive procedure. Scars and incisions made on the skin can be made to heal flat on the skin. Even large volume liposuction has been tested and it can produce desirable morphological changes.
How much fat can be taken out? Is liposuction good for weight loss?
Liposuction is not meant to be an overall weight-loss method as fat accounts for only 15% of the total body of mass, bone muscle, and water taking a huge 60%. If you are overweight you are better off exercising and dieting through which you are likely to lose more weight in comparison to other surgical weight-loss methods like gastric bypass and other bariatric surgeries such as Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND weight loss is minimal.
According to Premier Liposuction, it at its root is a cosmetic procedure, intended to extract existing but unwanted fat and does not address issues causing any weight gain. The maximum amount of fat that can be safely and legally removed with liposuction is 5 liters but depends on a variety of factors including the surgeon’s assessment and your aesthetic goals.
What are the cons of liposuction?
As with any surgical procedure, liposuction has associated risks. Contour irregularities may appear on your skin making it appear wavy or bumpy. Contour irregularities may be caused by poor skin elasticity and uneven fat removal. Temporary fluid pockets (seromas) may occur just under the skin, this fluid can be drained with a needle. The Cannula may penetrate too deep and puncture an internal organ requiring emergency surgical repair. Skin infection, scarring, and kidney problems can potentially occur. General anesthesia is used and may cause a problem especially among patients with underlying conditions or diseases.
Am I a good candidate for liposuction? What makes a good candidate?
To be a candidate, you simply need to be in good health and without medical conditions that can potentially complicate surgery such as weak cardiovascular and immune systems coronary artery disease, and diabetes. Good candidates are either at or close to their goal weight; one cannot be too big or too skinny for liposuction, provided you have a steady body weight. Candidates must be over 18 but with adult consent, minors can also consider liposuction procedures throughout the state. The candidate will have to quit smoking before the procedure.
With these FAQs, you’re well informed to make the right decision. You can now see if you’re a candidate for liposuction in Las Vegas or not.