About Liposuction Surgery
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed for the removal of excessive fat deposited between skin and muscles of a target area such as:
• Abdomen
• Upper arms
• Chin and Neck
• Buttocks
• Hips and Thighs
• Calves and ankles
Liposuction surgery is also performed to treat certain medical conditions such as:
• Lymphedema
• Gynecomastia
• Lipodystrophy syndrome
• Extreme weight loss after obesity
• Lipomas (Benign fatty tumors)
Liposuction surgery is usually sought as a last option when diet control in conjunction with exercise fails to reduced desired body weight. It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that removes fat from the body using suction. During liposuction, small, thin, blunt-tipped tubes called cannulas are inserted through micro cuts in the skin.
Each target area of the body is treated independently to improve the shape or contours of their body. Liposuction surgery in India is performed through various latest surgical techniques that include:
• Tumescent technique
• Suction Assisted Liposuction
• Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction
• Power Assisted Liposuction
• Twin Cannula Assisted Liposuction
• External Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction
• Water Assisted Liposuction
• Laser Assisted Liposuction
Am I right Candidate for Liposuction Surgery?
You can be a right candidate for liposuction surgery if you:
• Are within 30% of your ideal weight
• have firm elastic skin
• have good muscle tone
• have fat deposits that did not go away with diet or exercise i.e. non-surgical weight reduction methods have failed
• are in good physical shape and overall health
• are a non-smoker
What Should I know beforehand?
Cost:
Cost of liposuction varies from person to person as it depends upon:
• Location of Treatment area
• Multiple treatment areas
• Amount of fat removed
• Procedure used
• Doctor’s reputation
• Type of hospital
• Facilities availed
However, cost of liposuction in India is much less than medically advanced western and neighboring countries.
Benefits
Liposuction leaves positive effects on body and helps
• Removing fat safely
• Reducing cellulite or improvement in the appearance of cellulite
• Improving body functions and health due to fat loss
• Treating excessive sweating, especially in the armpit areas
• Boosting self-esteem and builds self-confidence
Risks
Like any other major surgery Liposuction surgery also carries a risk of bleeding, infection and adverse reaction to anesthesia.
You might also experience:
• Severe bruising
• Inflammation and Pain
• Thrombophlebitis
• Numbness
• Infection
• Contour irregularities
• Kidney or Heart problems
• Pulmonary embolism
• Allergic reaction
• Skin burns
Recover Time
Post liposuction surgery, you are not required to stay in hospital. You will have to manage with bruising, swelling, and soreness for at least a few weeks.
However, you can return to your normal activities within 2 weeks time. Complete recovery depends on various factors like area and type of surgery etc. and in some cases may take 1 to 2 months.
Which is the best hospital for liposuction in India?
There are myriad of very good hospitals for liposuction surgery in India.
Some of the hospitals that can be rated among best hospitals are:
• Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
• Fortis Hospital New Delhi
• BLK Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi
• Indraprastha Apollo, New Delhi
• Columbia Asia Hospital , Bangalore
• Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Bangalore
• Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai
• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
• Apollo Hospital, Chennai
• Global Hospital, Hyderabad
Why Cosmetic and Obesity Surgery is best in India?
Cosmetic and Obesity Surgery is regarded as the best in India because we have an integrated network of best surgeons and world-class hospitals to perform most cost effective treatments to patients by using most advanced technologies and equipments.