Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure whose aim is to remove the fat deposits located in different part of the body: hip, abdomen, thighs, arms, low back, and so on.
Liposuction is very useful when other measures, such as physical activity or diet, do not work in certain parts of the body, but we need to clarify that this isnot a surgery performed to help you to lose weight, but to remove located fat deposits. Neither is it the right treatment to completely remove cellulite, but it could be helpful.
How is liposuction performed?
This technique consists in performing different millimetre incisions next to the area that is going to be operated in order to achieve imperceptible scars. Then, the excess fat will be aspired through micro-cannulas or cannulas to remodel the shape of your body. Aspiration cannulas used by Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa has an advanced technology designed to make the surgery as painless as possible.
This surgery is performed in both men and women, under local, general or epidural anaesthesia, depending on the case. The duration of surgery may differ, according to the quantity of fat removed and the different operated areas, which generally takes around 30-180 minutes.
What is liposculpture?
Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa offers you the possibility of filling the body parts you want with the fat removed during liposuction. That fat is processed and, finally, it is injected in those areas you want (fat transfer), for example, in the buttock.
Why should you choose Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa as your plastic surgeon for your liposuction?
Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa and his team are characterised by their education, professionalism, experience, integrity and accessibility, with a great result and safety to give you the shape you always dreamt of.
A high-quality surgeon does not mean a high cost. Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa offers you a liposuction with the highets quality standards in every step of the procedure, with the best value throughout Andalucía.
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FAQ for Liposuction Surgery
Who is the perfect patient to undergo a liposuction?
Those persons who are within the limits of normal weight with localized fat deposits that they are not able to lose with physical activity or diet.
Which is the best time of the year to undergo a liposuction?
We recommend you to undergo a liposuction in mild seasons, because the adjusted garments you must wear after surgery will make you feel hot. Furthermore, hot temperatures facilitate sweating, increasing the risk of infection and wound dehiscence and reducing the quality of healing. This applies to all surgical interventions.
Is liposuction painful?
Generally, the postoperative period is usually painful during the first week, being controlled thanks to the analgesics prescribed by Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa.
Is cellulite removed with liposuction?
It improves but it is not completelly removed, because cellulite is the fat, liquid and mucopolysaccharide excess existing at a subcutaneous level, where a bad venous and lymphatic circulation affects. Liposuction could be the chosen technique whether you present a good quality skin and the cellulite that is going to be removed is localized in small areas.
Which are the contraindications of liposuction?
Those persons with obesity or overweight, blood-clotting problems, unrealistic expectations or bad skin quality.
Is flaccidity going to appear after liposuction?
If the patients has obesity or overweight, flaccidity is likely to appear, because liposuction does remove excess fat but not excess skin. In order to solve this problem, you must undergo a liposuction with dermolipectomy.
When will I be able to do physical activity after liposuction?
Once the operated area is completely attached and healed, you can do physical activity. The time will depend on the aggressiveness of your liposuction. In aggressive liposuctions or liposculptures, you must wait around one month to work out, but if you undergo a minor liposuction, like in the inner thigh or arms, you could be able to work out earlier.
When could I see the definitive result of liposuction?
You will see the improvement very soon after surgery but the inflammation of the operated area will disappear around 4-6 weeks after. You must wait around 3-6 months after surgery to see the final result.
Will I lose a lot of weight if I undergo a liposuction?
Liposuction is not performed in order to lose weight, but in very intensive liposuctions we will remover 2 or 3 kg maximum. This technique is used to remove excess fat in localised areas in order to remodel the shape.
Is liposuction a definitive technique?
The removed excess fat is not easily reproducible, but it can do it if you experience a high weight gain. We could say that this is a definitive technique, since if you gain some weight the fat will be accumulated in other areas and not in the operated one.
What kind of risk and complications may appear after liposuction?
Liposuction is a very safe surgery and, generally, no complications occur. Immediately, haematoma or infection of the operated areas may occur. But a seroma (pocket of clear serous fluid) may appear long-term. These complications will be solved with antibiotics, the usage of compression garments and the gradual recovery of the activity.
How are the scars after liposuction?
They are minimal, with a size of 4-7 mm in order to allow the entrance of the aspiration cannulas and their localisation will depend on the operated areas. Scars will be imperceptible if you follow Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa advices.
When will be stitches removed after liposuction?
Around 7-14 days after surgery.
When can I have a shower after liposuction?
3 days after surgery.
When will I be able to drive after liposuction?
Depending on the size and location of liposuction.
When will I be able to come back to work after liposuction?
Depending on the size and location of liposuction.
How long will I have to wear the compressive garments after liposuction? Why is it so important to wear them?
The compressive garments are key because they are used in order to reduce bleeding and inflammation. Later, they will allow a correct skin retraction. You must wear the compressive garments around 4 weeks after surgery, but this will depend on the location and size of liposuction.
When can I sunbathe after liposuction?
You must use solar protection in the small scars produced by the introduction of the cannulas for a year after surgery, in order to avoid the pigmentation of the scar.
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