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Discussing Tummy Liposuction
Many people choose to undergo liposuction as a means of ridding themselves of excess fat from specific areas of the body. Tummy (or abdominal) liposuction is a common surgical procedure that removes excess fat from the abdominal region and gives the tummy a flatter appearance.
Am I a good candidate for tummy liposuction?
Before tummy liposuction can be performed,
the aspiring candidate should consult a doctor
in order to determine whether or not they meet
the requirements for successful surgery. For
optimum results, the candidate should have firm
skin that offers some elasticity. Young people
are typically ideal candidates because of superior
skin elasticity. Patients undergoing tummy liposuction
should also be in good overall physical and
psychological health. People with heart disease
or diabetes tend to be at a greater level of
risk regarding this surgery.
What
is a tummy liposuction procedure?
The cosmetic surgeon first makes a
small incision in the abdominal area of the
body in order to insert a cannula (small tube)
into the layer of fat under the skin. This instrument
breaks up the fat deposits while a suction device
on the end of the cannula sucks out the excess
fat. The surgeon shapes the tummy until the
desired results are met. Once the procedure
is completed, the incision is closed, either
with surgical thread or surgical tape, depending
on the size of the incision. In most cases,
a tummy liposuction lasts between one and two
hours.
Are there any after-effects associated
with tummy liposuction?
Typical side effects following abdominal
liposuction are swelling, bruising, and pain
around the area of the incision. Ucommon after
effects include blood clots, muscle damage,
scarring, nerve damage, asymmetry, bleeding,
and infection. Usually, the symptoms will last
between three to six weeks, although it is possible,
in some rare cases, for the swelling to last
for up to six months.
It is not recommended that patients return to work or continue to go about their daily activities until about two weeks after the surgery.
Despite the fact that a tummy liposuction removes fat deposits from the abdominal area permanently, an individual can still gain weight following the surgery. It is therefore important to exercise regularly and adopt a long-term healthy diet in order to continue to maintain a favorable weight.
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