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Also, know as suction assisted lipectomy or liposculpture, liposuction is a procedure that removes unwanted fat deposits from the body. The distribution of unsightly body fat typically occurs due to the bodys tendency to deposit fat is a particular are, in most cases the hips. Other areas where the fat may be stored are the tummy, neck, thighs, loins, inner side of the ankles and knees. Another cause of disfigurement may be the growth of a benign tumor (lipoma). In men, the fat may be deposited below the nipples thereby making the look like breasts (gynecomastia). Unlike non surgical liposuction , lipo is a much more invasive procedure that offers more dramatic long lasting results.

How is it done?

Liposuction is carried out to reduce the body fat in areas where it is in excess. The doctor will create an incision in the nearby skin and insert a narrow metal tube. The tube is then connected to a vacuum pump that is drawn in the areas where the fat is in excess. The liposuction only removes the fat tunnels leaving your nerves and blood vessels intact.

The doctors may use different variants of the procedure; some will inject the area where fat is to be removed with solutions while others do not. Liposuction is carried out using a very powerful vacuum machine though in small areas doctors will use syringes as they are ideal in sucking fat from small areas. Another variant that may be employed is ultrasound assisted lipectomy.

Consequences of liposuction

Liposuction has no significant implications that you need to worry about. However, expect to have considerable bruising that may be painful at times and a little uncomfortable. Also, note that the large the area where the procedure is undertaken the greater the bruising. The discoloration on the bruising will only last for about a month though the swelling and lumpiness caused by deep bruising may last for six months or more.

Also expect to have scars of about 1 to 2 centimeters long in the areas where the tube incision was done. In some people, there is a risk that the scars will remain red for an extended period though they are always in less visible parts.

If the procedure is done on your legs, then your ankles may remain swollen for a few weeks. However, if it is your ankles that are treated, then expect the swelling to last for a few months. You will have to take a few days off work after the procedure and will be expected to go back for review after a week.

Will liposuction have a lasting effect?

Fat cells are said not to regenerate in adult life. It is therefore believed that their removal by liposuction will have a permanent contour change that will be independent of your weight gain.