Liposuction has always been the main weapon in the fight against local fat. With this, the sculpting of the silhouette in the desired anatomical proportions is achieved. It is used to eliminate local fat in both the female and the male body.
The technique
With thin cannulas that are inserted in the body, through very small holes, we suck the fat.
Indications- Contraindications
The operation is indicated for the treatment of local lipodystrophy (accumulated local fat).
The special requirements of the female body usually have to do with the abdomen, hips (buns), back, buttocks, inner thighs, knees, calves, arms, elbows and neck.
The male body usually concerns the sides of the abdomen (love handles), around the belly button, the chest (gynecomastia), but also below the chin.
It is important to make it clear that this is not a slimming or weight loss method.
Of course, as with any surgery, contraindication is the existence of medical problems, blood clotting conditions, infections or inflammation, as well as taking various medications (eg anticoagulants).
The operation
A thorough preoperative examination is mandatory, as in any surgery. Dr Otto performs the operation, using special thin cannulas, through very small, almost invisible, incisions (3-4 mm), which are always made in places that are hidden in the natural creases of the body.
Duration - Recovery
The whole operation lasts from 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the size of the problem. It is mostly performed under local anesthesia or, in some cases, in combination with sedation and does not require hospitalization. If it is to be applied to large areas or as a combination of more parts of the body, then general anesthesia is applied and an overnight stay in the hospital is required. Postoperatively, an elastic bandage is used for 20-30 days. The duration of abstinence from daily activities can be from 24 hours to 1 week.
Results
The reduction in local fat is immediately apparent. The result is finalized within 2-3 months.
What else you need to know:
- Liposuction is NOT a method of weight loss.
- It gives a final solution to the problems of local fat, ensuring a flawless aesthetic result, provided of course that a constant body weight is maintained postoperatively.
