Liposuction
Costa Rica, Panama &
Brazil
Liposuction is a procedure designed to remove
localized fat in one or more areas of the body.
These may include the abdomen, face, neck,
buttocks, thighs and arms. The majority of
liposuction patients are women, though in recent
years, male liposuction has become increasingly
common.
There are two basic methods used in liposuction:
tumescent and ultrasonic. Both techniques have
common surgical elements, and even if ultrasound
is used, it will be followed by tumescent
liposuction.
In tumescent liposuction, also known as
micro-liposuction, the surgeon first injects a
large amount of anesthetic into the tissue,
causing it to swell and become rigid. This
technique, performed since 1982, is considered
the safest and most effective. The fat is then
suctioned out with long thin rods called cannula.
This type of liposuction can be performed
through a few tiny incisions, which can be
hidden within natural skin creases. The
tumescent method may reduce blood loss and
alleviate pain.
Like the tumescent method, ultrasonic
liposuction also begins by injecting the fat
with tumescent fluid to make the fat stiff.
Instead of being suctioned, the fat is liquefied
with high-frequency ultrasonic energy using a
long thin rod that emits ultrasonic waves. The
rod is later inserted into the body through a
small incision and the fat is suctioned out.
Vibroliposuction is one of the most recent
liposuction techniques, and is a safe and
effective procedure. The emulsion principle
allows the removal of fat without harming any
other tissues, which results in a shorter
recovery period.
The location of the liposuction plays a crucial
part in determining the size of the cannula and
the amount of
incisions. The most common liposuction cannulas
are 3 mm, but they can range from 1.5 mm to up
to 6 mm. As a general rule, the smaller the
cannula,
the more incisions needed. Larger cannulas with
bigger incisions achieve results over a broader
area through possibly only one incision.
After liposuction the skin may be swollen and
bruised for several days. The area treated is
usually wrapped in elastic bandages, or support
hosiery to compress tissue and help control
swelling and bruising. You may be asked to wear
the compression bandage or garment for several
days.
The final results of liposuction may not be
evident for up to six months. The procedure can
be repeated on a specific area of the body a
number of times, as long as it has completely
healed from the previous treatment. This is
usually unnecessary as fat removal is permanent
in traditional liposuction.
Liposuction is usually performed under general
anesthesia, but in some cases, local anesthesia
is used. You should discuss anesthesia options
with your surgeon. Total surgery time will vary
depending on the size of the area being treated.
In most cases, it usually lasts less than an
hour.
The prices that we quote you upon receiving all
of the information from you and the performing physician are "ALL
INCLUSIVE", and take into account every foreseeable expense related to
your trip.
