Rapid weight loss eat right kentucky the free dietetic information » Cosmetic Surgery http://www.eatrightkentucky.org rapid weight loss tips and tricks Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:33:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Choice of a cosmetic surgeon: Matters of consideration before and after liposuction http://www.eatrightkentucky.org/choice-of-a-cosmetic-surgeon-matters-of-consideration-before-and-after-liposuction.htm http://www.eatrightkentucky.org/choice-of-a-cosmetic-surgeon-matters-of-consideration-before-and-after-liposuction.htm#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:12:54 +0000 admin http://www.doctorforhelp.com/?p=92 Liposuction is the procedure of removal of excess fat tissue from a specific part of the body, by means of suction. The fat cells are liquefied and sucked out with the help of a suction machine. The surgeon moves the canula so as to facilitate the mobilization of the fat cells.

There are several things any one opting for liposuction.

The surgeon of choice is the prime concern. The care of the patient before and after liposuction depends on the capability of the surgeon. Do a baseline check on the credibility of the surgeon. If possible, talk to any other patient who has had the procedure done with the surgeon.

Talk to the surgeon regarding your expectations. The success of the procedure depends on several factors like the age of the patient, the skin tone of the area under consideration etc. The surgeon would examine you and decide if you are the right candidate for the procedure. If you fulfill the requirements, you would be admitted for the procedure.

Watch a video on liposuction.

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It is a matter of consideration how much fat is removed from a particular area in one procedure. There is a minimum amount of fat requirement for the body, hence if more is removed, the patient may go in to shock.

Check this article on before and after liposuction for few photos.

There are chances of several complications as well. Some are minor, like bruising, swelling or tissue injury, and might resolve on its own within a period of days to months. But some complication might be as serious as internal organ injury during the movement of the canula and might need surgery for repair of the injured organ. This would involve prolonged hospital stay and may lead to other complications as well. There is also a probability of life threatening complication as anaphylactic reaction due to the fluids used in the procedure.

Your life would be safe before and after liposuction in the hands of an expert cosmetic surgeon, hence the choice should be an informed and wise one.

]]> http://www.eatrightkentucky.org/choice-of-a-cosmetic-surgeon-matters-of-consideration-before-and-after-liposuction.htm/feed 0 Is perfect sculpting of human body possible?: Liposuction before and after http://www.eatrightkentucky.org/is-perfect-sculpting-of-human-body-possible-liposuction-before-and-after.htm http://www.eatrightkentucky.org/is-perfect-sculpting-of-human-body-possible-liposuction-before-and-after.htm#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:05:50 +0000 admin http://www.doctorforhelp.com/?p=89 The word meaning of liposuction is fat removal with the help of suction. It is used as a method of weight reduction and body sculpting, though it is not the ideal method of weight loss. It does not replace the proper diet and exercise for weight loss, but only supplement them. As many people lose weight through dietary modification and exercise and approach the ideal weight, some areas of the body can be seen out of proportion due to the fat deposits. These people can be helped by liposuction.

Who can opt for liposuction?

The ideal candidate for liposuction should be close to their ideal body weight (within 30%), has maintained this particular weight for more than six months, has fatty areas at specific body parts which has to be removed, has good skin tone and elasticity. Many people consider liposuction as a method of body sculpting if they have fat deposits in particular areas of their body, mainly abdomen and thighs.

Why is liposuction popular?

The increased success of liposuction in some people is being published as before and after the procedure photographs and people influenced by them are running after the perfectly sculpted body and chase all methods to attain it. The influence of the popular figures in entertainment with a size zero and the perfectly shaped models influence the common people and they go ahead following this dream without considering the possible complications.

Types of liposuction

There are two types of liposuction commonly used today. They are

  1. Wet liposuction- in which a solution containing lidocaine (anasthetic), epinephrine( to aid in the contraction of the blood vessels and reduce bleeding) and saine solution ( to make the solution saline) is introduced to the area where the liposuction is to be performed. Following this, the fat cells are removed by means of suction.
  2. Tumescent liposuction- in which a large amount of lidocaine, epinephrine and saline are introduced into the area where the procedure is to be performed and liposcution is performed. The benefits of tumescent liposuction are lesser time for recovery and smoother results. But the procedure takes a longer time than wet liposuction.
  3. Laser assisted liposuction- which uses thermal energy to dissolve the fat cells.

Most commonly used mechanism of action of liposuction

  1. Suction assisted liposuction- a canula is inserted through a small incision and fat cells are removed by attaching the canula to a suction device. The surgeon moves the canula around facilitating the removal of fat cells.
  2. Ultrasonic liposuction- in this the canula used is special. It transmits ultrasound vibrations through the body, resulting in the liquefying of fat cells in the body. The liquefied fat cells are then easily removed with the help of suction. This takes much more time than the standard suction assisted liposuction, but is very effective and the complications are much lesser.

There are other mechanisms of liposuction, but these are the commonly used methods.

Are there any complications of liposuction?

Yes. As any other surgical procedure there are complications involved with liposuction as well.

The common adverse effects which may occur are

  1. bruising, which may last from days to weeks.
  2. swelling, also would subside with time.
  3. scar, usually very small because of the small incision.
  4. numbness to the area, would get better in some weeks.

There are some major complications associated with the procedure. They are

  1. allergic reaction to the substances used.
  2. infection
  3. skin necrosis
  4. injury to any internal organ.
  5. thromboembolism or fat embolism
  6. lidocaine toxicity

Any experienced surgeon would be careful to avoid the above mentioned complications.

Before and after the procedure:

Many people who have had the procedure done are happy with the results.

Before the procedure, be sure you are aware of the details of it. Have a talk with the cosmetic surgeon who would be able to guide you through the precautions and preparations before the procedure. For example, if you are on aspirin or any other anticoagulant, you might have to stop the medicine for some days before the procedure. Clear any doubts regarding the procedure before signing the consent.

After the procedure, there are some precautions to be followed. You might be required to have bed rest for some days. Intense exercise may not be allowed for some weeks. You might be required to wear an abdominal bandage or compression garment for some weeks after the procedure. The surgeon would guide you through the measures to follow.

If done correctly, liposuction is sure to give wonderful results, as can be seen in the before and after photographs. Please check the credibility of the surgeon before you decide.

]]> http://www.eatrightkentucky.org/is-perfect-sculpting-of-human-body-possible-liposuction-before-and-after.htm/feed 0 A surgery to remove your excess fat, abdominoplasty a.k.a tummy tuck http://www.eatrightkentucky.org/a-surgery-to-remove-your-excess-fat-abdominoplasty-aka-tummy-tuck.htm http://www.eatrightkentucky.org/a-surgery-to-remove-your-excess-fat-abdominoplasty-aka-tummy-tuck.htm#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:27:32 +0000 admin http://www.doctorforhelp.com/?p=39 Abdominoplasty, commonly called as tummy tuck, is a procedure to remove the excess fat from abdomen and in addition to improving the profile of the body, tightens the weakened abdominal muscles.

Indications for abdominoplasty

  1. Truncal obesity- people who have an extremely high fat deposit around the abdominal area not responding to exercise or changes in diet. The fat around the abdomen is the most challenging for any person attempting to lose weight.
  2. Sagging skin- persons who have lost weight after starting an exercise regimen and controlled diet often end up having sagging skin over the abdominal area. The fat tissue beneath the skin has depleted, but the skin has lost its tone. This sagging skin can be removed by this procedure.
  3. Weak abdominal muscles- after pregnancy and delivery or due to aging process or after some surgical procedure, if the abdominal muscles have stretched and got weakened, they can be tightened by this procedure.
  4. Bulging abdomen which is hereditary- in some people, though weight is within the normal limits, there is a tendency of fat deposition around the abdomen. This can be rectified by this procedure.

Procedure

After the cleaning and draping of the abdomen, a horizontal incision is made from hip to hip just above the pubic area and in cases of total abdominoplasty another incision is made across the navel. The skin of the area is lifted up and the excess fat is removed. The weakened muscles are tightened with the help of sutures. Once the fat is removed, excess skin from the area is also removed. The skin is stretched over the surgical wound to the point of incision and the incision is closed with the help of sutures.

As it is also a cosmetic procedure, the incision is so closed that there is no scar formation once the healing takes place.

For easy understanding here is a video which explains the process neatly using graphics and animation.

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Preparation for abdominoplasty

The preparation would be same as any other surgeries. The surgeon would evaluate you pre operatively and would tell you about the preparations required.


Recovery

Usually, the surgery is done on out patient basis, meaning you would be able to go home on the same day of the surgery. In certain cases where this procedure is done along with some other procedure, it may require hospitalization.

Complications

All surgeries carry a risk of complications. Certain complications that might occur are

  1. excessive bleeding
  2. complications of anesthesia
  3. Infection.

Precautions in the immediate post operative period

There are certain precautions to be followed in the immediate post operative period.

  1. You should not strain and stretch extensively.
  2. You should not lift weights
  3. You should not lie on your abdomen to sleep.
  4. You might be required to wear an abdominal support for some weeks.

Results of abdominoplasty

The procedure has given good results till now. The results of abdominoplasty usually last for many years, if a good life style is maintained. Proper diet control and exercise is very essential for weight management. If there is fluctuation in the weight, there are chances that the fat deposit would show again. Even at a later age, when the abdomen gets sagging again, you may choose to undergo the procedure again.

Resuming daily activities

Depending on your condition, as per the directions of the surgeon, you may be able to resume the activities of your daily living very early after surgery. The recovery time in different people is different. In general, you might be able to get back to work in a few days. Moderate exercise can be started after a month, though the muscle strengthening exercises are not allowed for at least six months.

The surgery may be done for cosmetic reasons, but this cannot be done as a weight loss technique. Many people consider this a shortcut to losing the excess weight, but it is not to be done as that.

Permanent weight loss is possible only with life style changes including incorporating exercise regimen and proper diet patterns. Understand that losing weight is not for two days, but a life style change for all your life.

Also, tummy tuck is not a option to remove stretch marks, though with the removal of excess skin over the abdomen, they might improve.

Consult a plastic surgeon to assess whether you are a good candidate for the procedure and then only move forward.

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