Liposuction

Lilipoaspiration, or liposuccion, is a surgical technique that involves localized aspiration of areas of grease overload (or lipometry) to improve definition of silhouette.

Preferably done in patients whose ideal weight is obtained after weight loss, if necessary and with good quality skin. These criteria ensure that better aesthetic results.

The lipoaspiration is not recommended for overweight and a weight balance shall be required prior to the completion of this intervention. It is not a question of no weight-loss surgery but aesthetic surgery definition and correction of the figure. This intervention is not covered by the health insurance fund.

Two consultations are required before setting an operative date; a specifications will be completed. A blood check and appointment with anesthetist is also essential. He is advised Stop smoking 1 month prior to the procedure. Drugs anti-inflammatory devices must be suspended prior to the procedure. With regard to the birth control pill, may be counselled to prevent possible phlebitis.

The response is conducted under general anesthesia or renaesthesia. For lipoaspirations limited, they can be performed under local anesthesia. Durable variable depending on the size of the volume to be removed, the average duration of the procedure is 1h to 1h30. The scars do not not exceeding 5 to 6 millimetres in length and barely visible, Ideally positioned in natural folds.

This intervention can be performed for ambulatory surgery, that is to say with an exit on the day of the intervention, or after a short 24-hour hospital stay.

Post-operative pain, of varying intensity, is well relieved by traditional oral pains.
An anticoagulant treatment may be instituted for a period of 10 days to prevent the risk of phlebitis.

A restraining suit, to be worn day and night, is prescribed for a period of 4 weeks.

The immediate consequences are marked by a cave and bruises in the level of treated areas that are fully resorpated progressive in 10 to 15 days. Dressings are simple and do not do not require a home nurse.

An interruption of the work activities are rarely necessary. Physical Activity is contraindicated for one month.
The result is usually visible the day after the intervention but the final result will be achieved in 3-6 months.