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.
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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.