Liposuction is the process of removing excess fat from the body by suction. This procedure can be performed for aesthetic purposes or may be necessary for certain medical conditions. Liposuction, also known as fat removal or fat suction, is typically performed on individuals with localized fat accumulation issues. It is important to note that liposuction is not a method of weight loss but rather a cosmetic shaping procedure. Some patients complain of lack of waist definition, fat accumulation below the belly button, love handles, thick arms, and thick legs despite years of diet and exercise. Even if these patients lose a certain amount of weight, regional fat accumulation remains in the areas they complain about due to genetic coding. Eliminating genetically encoded stubborn fat deposits with diet and exercise is truly challenging.

Some patients may have asymmetric fat distribution. In these patients, the legs may be very thin but with a wide abdomen, or the upper body may be thin but the legs thick. Liposuction is one of the commonly used methods for treating the mismatch between the upper and lower body.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that involves melting and permanently removing fat through special techniques in patients with localized fat accumulation that persists despite exercise and dieting efforts or due to fat overflow from clothes.

After body shaping achieved through liposuction, sports activities performed will make you appear much more athletic in a shorter period. In some patients, it is possible to create a pronounced appearance of abdominal muscles or arm muscles with liposuction surgery.

The various methods you often hear about regarding liposuction, such as vaser liposuction, laser liposuction, lipomatic, etc., are all based on the principle of "melting fat within the body and removing it with a special vacuum system." Liposuction can be applied using VASER, LASER, J plasma, or LIPOMATIC according to the desires and needs of the patients.

After the method is selected, it is necessary to calculate how many liters of fat will be extracted from the patient on average. Extracting more than 10% of a patient's weight in fat (for example, more than 6 liters in a patient weighing 60 kg) can cause serious medical problems. Therefore, it is important to keep the amount of fat to be removed within safe limits.

Since liposuction is a surgical procedure, it carries some risks. These may include infection, bleeding, fluid accumulation, nerve damage, and irregularities in the skin. Therefore, it is important for individuals considering liposuction to consult with a plastic surgeon to understand the risks and evaluate whether the surgery is the right option for them.

Post-Liposuction Care

After liposuction surgery, there are some things patients need to pay attention to:

- Resting according to the doctor's recommendations: It is important for patients to rest during the postoperative period and to move according to the doctor's recommendations. Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercises, and standing for long periods.

- Taking care of the surgical area: Taking care of the surgical area is important for speeding up wound healing and reducing the risk of infection. Keeping the wound area clean and dry and performing wound care and dressing changes correctly are necessary.

- Paying attention to the diet: Patients should pay attention to their diet during the post-liposuction period. Consuming nutritious foods to speed up the healing process and paying attention to water intake are necessary. Vitamin and mineral supplements can be taken according to the doctor's recommendations.

- Avoiding smoking and alcohol consumption: Smoking and alcohol consumption can negatively affect the postoperative healing process. Therefore, patients are advised to avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

- Regularly going to doctor check-ups: Regularly going to doctor check-ups after liposuction surgery is important for monitoring the healing process and early detection of complications.

- Using compression garments: Using compression garments as recommended by the doctor after liposuction surgery is important for reducing swelling and bruising and speeding up healing.

The post-liposuction care that needs to be taken may vary depending on the patient's overall health condition and how the surgery was performed. Therefore, it is important for patients to follow their doctor's recommendations.