And who wouldn’t want to have a slim body, with harmonious and sensual shapes? Unfortunately, this is not always possible. An irregular diet, a hectic lifestyle, physical inactivity, stress, as well as genetics, cause fat deposits and cellulite in unwanted parts of the body, thus creating various deformities. The fat deposited under the skin is very difficult to remove with diet and physical activity, which often leads to the consequent loss of fat in other parts of the body or face, where rounded shapes give elegance and beauty. The results of a surgical procedure such as liposculpture are permanent if you continue to maintain a correct diet. The aim of liposculpture is to remove the accumulation of fat in certain areas of the body such as the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, etc. This is achieved by aspirating the layers of excess fat deposited in various parts of the body, with very small (3 – 5 mm) and almost invisible scars. With liposculpture, on average, it is possible to remove up to 3 – 4 liters of fat deposited under the skin, while in special cases, when the amount of fat is large, it is possible to remove up to 6 liters. Depending on the needs and wishes of the patient, the amount of fat collected during liposuction can be injected (lipofilling) into the buttock area. If the accumulation of fat is accompanied by significant sagging of the abdominal skin, a combination of liposculpture with abdominoplasty may be suggested. The procedure of liposculpture is possible after normal physical maturation has occurred and for this reason, in general, there are no contraindications from the age of 18 – 20 years.
What should we know about the procedure?
- Before the procedure, pre-operative tests are performed (blood count and blood group, coagulation tests, biochemical, viral, pregnancy and urine tests, visit with the cardiologist and ECG, visit with the anesthetist, etc.).
- Starmed applies totally intravenous general anesthesia, which keeps blood pressure low, reduces the risk of bleeding and hematomas, minimizes the risk of nausea and vomiting and, for this type of surgery, is safer and more comfortable for the patient, as well as allowing the surgeon to work in optimal conditions.
- The average duration is about 2 – 6 hours, depending on the areas to be treated.
- One or two nights of hospitalization in the clinic.
- Mild – moderate and normally tolerable pain.
- Hematomas and edema in the operated areas that gradually disappear within 15 – 20 days.
- Small scars of 3 – 5 mm, almost invisible at the insertion points of the liposuction cannulas.
- Rapid recovery period, with gradual improvement in the appearance of the treated areas, the result is considered definitive 4 – 6 months after the procedure.
Post-operative advice:
- Use of oral antibiotics, usually up to 5 days after surgery.
- Wound dressings every 3 – 4 days with the clinic staff.
- Removal of stitches 8 – 10 days after surgery.
- Avoid forced movements and heavy lifting for two weeks to one month after surgery.
- Do not drive for the first 1 – 2 weeks after surgery.
- Gradual resumption of physical activity 1 – 2 months after surgery, according to the advice of Starmed staff.
- Special elastic stockings, tights or elastic body garments are worn for 4 weeks after surgery.
- Avoid direct exposure to the sun.
- Post-operative check-ups with Starmed staff according to our clinical protocols.