Liposuction procedure also known as fat removal is the extraction of extra body fat with the help of small cannulae. Liposuction is not a means of weight loss. It is a means to shape the body. To have a more proportional body contouring and to remove fat that didn’t go away with a diet or sports we use liposuction.
| Anesthesia | General |
| Operation duration | 2 hours |
| Operation duration | 1 night |
| Recovery duration | 1-2 weeks |
| Istanbul stay duration | 7 days |
| Corset use duration | 4-6 weeks |
Frequently asked questions
Who can undergo a liposuction procedure?
Individuals who’s body mass index (height to weight ratio) is within the normal levels and who have been through diets and did sports but weren’t able to lose fat in specific areas undergo a liposuction procedure in order to get rid of the regional fat and highlight the body shape. Liposuction can be done to individuals who don’t any chronic diseases, are not pregnant or haven’t recently given birth.
Liposuction can be done to which parts of the body?
Abdomen, back, lower back, pelvic areas, love handles, thighs, neck, chin, arms, the inner part of the knees, calfs, ankles and breasts.
How many kilos can be lost by liposuction?
Liposuction isn’t a weight loss procedure. It is a means of reducing regional fat. Depending on the area that we will do liposuction to, a maximum of 3 to 4 kilos can be removed.
Can fat form again in an area that we did liposuction to?
Liposuction is a permanent procedure and the chance of the removed fat forming again is very low. A healthy diet and regular sports activities are required for better results.
Does a liposuction procedure leave a scar?
Scars of the entrance holes in the operated areas, which are approximately 1 cm in size are usually hidden in anatomical folds. These scars will fade away over time during the skin’s self-repairing process.
What should you pay attention to before liposuction?
- You have to stop using products and medications such as blood thinners (aspirin, Coumadin), painkillers, vitamins, weight loss pills and herbal teas 10 days before the surgery because they cause bleeding during and after surgery and you should not use them 1 week after surgery.
- If you have a chronic disease such as heart failure, diabetes, asthma, thyroid (goiter), high blood pressure, you should be taking your medications regularly and you have to get confirmation from your doctor stating that you can undego the surgery.
What should you pay attention to after a liposuction operation?
- After a liposuction, you should use a corset for four weeks to prevent fluid accumulation and help the skin tightening during the healing process. The corset should also not be removed even when lying down.
- You will remain in the hospital for 1 nights after the operation. You will be able to go back to your daily activity 1-2 weeks after the operation.
- You start gettting lymph drainage massage the second day post operation in order to remove edema faster and to obtain the best results possible.
- Like the pre-operation requirements, smoking cigarettes can have a negative effect on your healing process.
- You should not do any heavy lifting or estreme sports for 1 month after the operation.
- To have the final estthetic result after a liposuction procedure you have to wait from 1 up to 3 months. The process for the edema to pass, the skin to tighten and adapt to its new condition, and the hardness that occurs under the skin to soften takes months and its specific duration may vary from one individual to another.