• April 23, 2024

The liposuction It is a cosmetic surgery that aims to remove fat with minimal scars and without recurrence. The actual volume of grease in liters that can be safely aspirated in an average patient can be between 4 and 5% of their body weight in kilograms.

It is a procedure that can be implemented to mold various areas of the body, such as neck, arms, breasts, abdomen, buttocks , hips, chin, cheekbones, knees, calves and ankles.

While the liposuction It is considered a safe procedure, it has some inherent risks, so it is important to know it more thoroughly before deciding to submit to it. Here are some important information.

1. Previous preparation

One day before the surgery a treatment must be started antibiotic and continue after it for a week.

2. Procedure

The tumescent technique of Klein , which consists of applying slowly over the area to intervene large volumes of xylocaine very diluted, to reach high concentrations of anesthetic, without toxic effects.

3. Low stay in the hospital

After the process , the patient can remain in recovery for one hour, and return home the same day. The pain is controlled with analgesics . You should save 48 hours of relative rest, without lying down, gradually increasing the activity.

4. Recovery

On the third day, you can work, if the work does not require much physical effort. For one week you should use special belt and only sponge baths can be given, at this time the stitches are removed and massages are indicated with emollient cream for a month.

At 15 days, it is indicated to start gymnastics and massage. According to the amount of grease extracted, the skin will remain hardened and not very sensitive for two to six weeks, due to postsurgical neuritis .

5. Complications

Within them are irregularities of the contour in any treated area, hypoesthesia of the skin over the area, edema, ecchymosis , bleeding, infections; the latter can be prevented by appropriate washing and sterilization of equipment, among other measures.

In order to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with liposuction , the postoperative patients must be reexamined in the first 24 hours of their discharge, to detect the complications in a timely manner and provide the corresponding treatment.

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