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Liposuction
(Body Sculpting)
What is it?
Liposuction is a procedure for the removal of
localised fat deposits by the suction of fat using a cannula/tube
attached to a source of suction ( a vacuum source or a syringe )
.It is also known as Liposculpture , lipo-aspiration , and
suction lipectomy.
The purpose of the procedure in cosmetic
surgery is to remodel the body shape. It is usually applied to
the hips outer thighs , abdomen, buttocks front of neck, waist
knees, calves and ankles. It can also be used for breast
reduction ( usually in conjunction with conventional therapy ),
including the treatment of gynaecomastica (excessive breast
tissue) in males.
The Procedure
The procedure can be carried out
under local, sedation or general anaesthetic. One or more
cannulas/tubes are introduced into the fatty tissue through very
small incisions around the edge of the area to be treated. The
liposuction cannula consists of a long hollow tube with a blunt
closed end. Along the edge is at least one side hole. Fat is
sucked into the tube through the hole by a push pull movements
carried out by the surgeon.
The intended surgical outcomes are:
 | Removal of fat tissue from the intended site |
| Achievement of planned body shape |
The intended consumer outcome is:
| Satisfaction with the new body
area shape.
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Liposuction Techniques used today
Tumescent technique
This is a development of the wet
technique, introduced in 1987. A large volume of saline, mixed
with a vasoconstrictor agent (constricts superficial blood
vessels), is injected into the sight. The saline helps spread the
local anaesthetic and the combination with the vasoconstrictor
minimises blood loss.The local anaesthetic helps in pain relief
post operatively.
Ultrasonic Technique
This technique is for
tougher areas e.g upper back or areas that are being redone. This
is usually used in conjunction with the tumescent technique.
Ultrasonic energy is applied externally to the area to be treated
through a cannula This emulsifies and softens the fat, which is
then extracted more easily by suction.
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