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| Liposuction |
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Liposuction is a procedure that removes fat deposits with the help of a tube and a vacuum device. The main locations for liposuction are Ankles, Buttocks, Cheeks, Thighs, Chin, Hips, Upper arms, Neck, Abdomen, Above Breasts, and Ankles. Various This process helps to bet rid of the extra fat that gets deposited on the various parts of the body. Liposuction forms an ideal way to get away with the flabs appearing on the body. |
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| Details |
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| Time Required |
| Usually time taken for the normal procedure can be somewhere between 1 to 2 hours, but the UAL type procedure may take up to 40 percent more time. |
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| Side Effects |
| The side effects of liposuction include: Temporary drainage of the fluid from the body; Swelling in the treated area; and Bruises developing on the treated area. |
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| Recovery Time |
| Recovery times can vary from person to person, but the usual recovery period can be between 1 to 2 weeks. To perform more strenuous tasks, it may require somewhere between 2 to 4 weeks. A full recovery may take up to 6 months or even more. |
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| Risks |
| Possible risks of this surgery include: Asymmetrical appearance of the body; Bagginess or Rippling of skin; person entering in a state of shock; infection; pigmentation changes; and skin injury. |
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| Technology |
| Liposuction can be performed using ultrasound assisted lipoplasty (UAL) or tumescent technique. Generally, a small incision is made near the fatty areas of the skin and a hollow vacuum tube removes the fatty tissues from the body. The tumescent technique is used to reduce the post operative swelling as well as bruising. In this technique, the fat cells infused with solution containing saline, along with anesthesia are injected into the body. Thus, the fat is liquified before being sucked out. |
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| Cost Involved |
| Cost varies between man and women and the area to be treated. But it can start from $3500 up to $5,000.Cost of the surgery also depends upon the technique hat is used to perform the surgery. |
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| Insurance Covered |
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Because of the cosmetic nature of Liposuction, insurance is not
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| Patient Status |
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OutPatient - In most cases
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| Reffered As |
| Liposuction is also referred to as Lipoplasty and Suction lipectomy. |
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| Discomforts |
| Temporary soreness and Swelling are the common discomforts of liposuction. |
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| Combine With |
| Liposuction can be combined with Tummy Tuck, neck lift, skin lifting etc. |
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