How is Liposuction Performed?

The process of removing the fat accumulated in certain parts of the body by vacuum or syringe pulling method is called liposuction. These regional fats are usually in the abdomen, hips, thighs and face. With liposuction, fats that cannot be melted with sports and diet are removed from the body, regional thinning is performed and the body gets in shape.

Classical liposuction is a surgical procedure performed by making incisions in the body. Before liposuction is performed, the fats to be shaped in the patient's body are determined and marked by the physician. Since liposuction is a surgical procedure, the patient is anesthetized and after anesthesia, a liquid solution is injected into the area. 

By this means, bleeding and pain in the area are minimized. In addition, this liquid solution hardens the skin, making it easier to make a cut in the skin. Then a small incision is made in the skin and a cannula connected to a vacuum machine is inserted into this incision. The cannula is moved to break down and absorb the fat in the body. Thus, excess blood is also drained. After the operation, the surgeon may prefer to leave the incision open to prevent excessive oedema and to drain the excess fluid. After the liposuction procedure is completely finished, the incision is sutured and the treated area is tightly wrapped with a bandage.

If the patient was given general anesthesia during liposuction surgery and a lot of fat was removed from the body at once, the patient may need to stay in the hospital overnight. However, if local anesthesia is used, the patient can be discharged a few hours later the operation is over.