Surgery Liposculpture or liposuction

General considerations

It is a surgical intervention, and as such involves all the risks of a medical act, which, although minimal, must always be taken into account. It is responsible for correcting by removing excess fat that accumulate in deep deposits, called LIPODISTROFIAS, which are resistant to diets, and can be located anywhere on the body: face, neck, chin, arms back, abdomen, hips, thighs, knees and calves.

Liposculpture IS NOT A CURE FOR OBESITY, IT DOES NOT REPLACE AN ADEQUATE FOOD REGIME, NOR THE EXERCISES: If the patient grows thin or fat, it makes it even, harmonious, without prominent areas. The further aspect will be good to the extent that you have realistic goals.

This information can help you, but a personal consultation with your surgeon is the best way to get the informative details.
It is indicated in men and women whose weights oscillate in parameters close to normal, but have isolated bags of fat that give it a disproportionate appearance. In general, this pathology is associated with inheritance, and does not respond to diets or exercises.

Although it can be performed at any age, young and / or good quality skins are more elastic and take a smoother contour in the post-operative. In battered or inelastic skin due to age, it must be accompanied by stretching and resection.

Planning

In the initial consultation, a complete medical history and examination will be performed. It should be warned about allergies, medications, habits, smoking, glasses and ophthalmological report.

A surgical plan, surgical technique, type of anesthesia, safety, costs, risks, etc. are prepared.

Preparation

You should perform routine laboratory tests, photographs, and on the day of your surgery preferably be fasted, without clothes or makeup, button clothing and in good mood. At least 2 weeks before you must stop alcohol, tobacco, drugs, recreational, anti-inflammatory, contraceptive, vitamin E and aspirin. Someone must drive for you back home and help you with your basic needs for at least the first two days.

Post Operative Care

She should lie on her back and face up, with her head held high and put on cold dressings for the first 2 days (ice, iced tea, cold bandages).

Keep your eyes lubricated, you can use artificial tears or other drops every 4 hours, cleaning the angles of the eyes with cotton applicators. It will present drainage of blood fluid, which can be dried with a sterile gauze.

Start your medication and notify your surgeon of any important concerns.

If he tolerates it, he must wear an occlusive bandage. You should not worry about ecchymosis and edema that can sometimes be asymmetrical; inability to completely close the eyes; and the lateral detachment of the eyelid of the eyeball, which causes exaggerated lacrimation.

Activities

You can read and watch television from the 3rd day. Contact lenses at 10 days. If you can, take a week before returning to work. The eyes will be very sensitive to the sun, the breeze and other irritants the first 15 days, so it should be protected with lenses, hopefully dark. Avoid strenuous activities during the first days and exhibitions during the first days, and long exposures to the sun during a month. Do not drink alcohol or smoke in 2 weeks.