Liposuction is a treatment that helps people to get rid of that extra bit of fat that they are not able to shed. There are many things to consider before moving forward with liposuction treatment but these three things should get you started with some of the most common considerations to think about and talk over with your doctor.

 

Skin Elasticity:

Both you and your doctor should check your skin for any loss of elasticity. Risks could arise for individuals who have had frequent or large weight gains and losses or those who have quite a few stretch marks. You should also plan on wearing compression garments after the procedure to help the skin retract. Liposuction compression garments are a functional combination of absorptive sponges and compression pads. Your doctor will recommend the length of time necessary to wear these garments depending on the type of surgery and the areas you choose to treat.

 

Liposuction Areas:

The most frequently treated areas for women are the abdomen, breasts, hips, outer thighs, anterior thighs, inner thighs, knees, arms, buttocks, cheeks and neck. In addition it is common for more than one area to be treated during a procedure, as most patients will find multiple areas to treat to create one shape. A common example of these would be the tummy, waist and hips. Treating multiple areas together will create a smaller silhouette no matter which way the patient turns.

• Arms: The arms are one of the areas that consistently yield the highest level of patient satisfaction and happiness. Typically as we age, fat can accumulate on the upper arms and can be a difficult to shape through either diet or exercise. In addition, Women look for more lean and thin looking arms instead of bulky or muscular arms.
• Abdomen: The abdomen is the most common area of the body to be treated by liposuction among both men and women. Commonly, fat will accumulate slowly and steadily over time causing the abdomen to protrude making it difficult to fit comfortably in clothes. Important factors can affect the success of abdominal liposuction including the amount and location of abdominal fat, history of weight gain and weight loss, history of pregnancy, and you age and the sex.
• Breasts: Most women interested in Breast Reduction through liposuction are interested in reducing the size of their breasts to fulfill a number of issues including easing any discomfort due to weighty breasts, improving your posture, fitting into clothes more comfortably, and aiding in a more proportional body shape.  Many women choose this method over the traditional breast reduction surgery for many reasons including virtually no scars, rapid recovery times, reduction of 20 to 50 percent of the breast volume and minimal risks of post operational complications.
• Legs: Legs can be a major trouble area for a lot of women and the lack of visible improvement in the shape or size despite vigorous exercise can be a nightmare.  Fat thighs often convey an inactive life style and can cause self-consciousness and embarrassment for many women. Areas to consider for liposuction on the legs include isolated pockets of fat on the inner and outer thighs, inner knees and some techniques may help shape and treat calves and ankles. Women who often complain of ‘big bottoms' are actually seeing outer thigh pads, which give the illusion of a larger bottom but can be treated with liposuction. All uncomfortable parts of your legs can be treated to reshape the legs including stopping the uncomfortable problem of inner thighs rubbing together. All of these taken into consideration will help to create a shape and silhouette that will make you feel the most comfortable.
• Many other areas can be treated with liposuction for a variety of reasons using various techniques recommended by your doctor.  Some areas in addition to the above include: Back, Buttocks, Flanks (Men), Face, Neck, Ankles, Breasts (Men)

 

Treatment Recovery:

Typically, most areas prone to excess fat deposits can be removed in a single procedure, meaning most women can return to work within a few days depending on the areas treated. Although you will not be "sick" after surgery your body will be bruised and sore so you should examine the right amount of time to recover post surgery.  You should not plan to drive yourself home, it is recommended that you have a responsible adult drive you home and stay with you on the day of treatment.  If you are having your liposuction treatment in Melbourne and taking public transport, we recommend having an adult with you during your journey home. The more areas you decide to have treated during the session will increase the bruising and soreness you will feel. Although the areas treated will dictate the way you feel, it could take up to one week to feel comfortable moving around the house again.  Every ones body and treatment is different so it is important to consider the amount of time you may require to be fully comfortable moving around again.

 

While thinking about whether to have liposuction it is important to have realistic expectations throughout the process. Your doctor will discuss what you are hoping to achieve through the treatments and will work to provide the most likely results to expect. There are many places to have Liposuction in Melbourne so it's good to have an idea of what you are looking for and the things to examine when you are selecting the right doctor for you. Most places providing Liposuction in Melbourne will provide consultations and plans before you make any decisions to ensure you have all the information needed to make the best decision for you.

 

We hope this information helps you get your mind around the treatment options and some things to contemplate while beginning your research on liposuction.