Liposuction- procedure, cost and results in Chennai, India

Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits and improving your body contours and proportion.
Liposuction removes fat from specific areas of body and helps to improve body contourrs and proportions.


Common areas where liposuction is done include,
Thighs
Hips and buttocks
Abdomen and waist
Upper arms
Back
Inner knee
Chest area
Cheeks, chin and neck
Calves and ankles

Procedure
 During liposuction, small, thin, blunt-tipped tubes (cannula) are inserted through tiny cuts in the skin. Fat is suctioned out through these tubes as the doctor moves the tubes around under the skin to target specific fat deposits.
The may forms of techniques  include:
  • Tumescent liposuction
  • Ultrasound-assisted liposuction
  • Laser-assisted liposuction
Liposuction is usually done as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia. Sometimes it may require general anaesthesia with overnight stay as when large areas are treatedpatients can return to their normal activities usually hours after but sometimes it may require days of rest.  Liposuction is typically used on "problem" areas that are resistant to diet & lifestyle changes and  is done not to reduce body weight.the best candidates for liposuction are healthy people who are at or close to a healthy weight but who have stubborn fat deposits that do not respond to exercise.It is not a substitute for diet and exercise.Liposuction is sometimes used in combination with other cosmetic surgery procedures, such as a "tummy tuck" (abdominoplasty), breast reduction, or face-lift.

Other uses
Liposuction may also be used to treat certain medical conditions, including:
  • Benign fatty tumors (lipomas)
  • Abnormal enlargement of the male breasts (gynecomastia or pseudogynecomastia)
  • Problems with metabolism of fat in the body (lipodystrophy)
  • Excessive sweating in the armpit area (axillary hyperhidrosis)
ResultsLiposuction is not used to treat obesity. It will not get rid of cellulite or stretch marks.
The maximum amount of fat that can be removed safely is probably about 6 to 8 pounds (3 to 4 liters).Most patients will see 90% of their ultimate liposuction results with in one to three months after surgeryLiposuction generally does not tighten the skin over the treated area.  It may take up to 6 months for the skin to tighten around the treated area.
As your body ages, it is natural to lose some firmness, but most of your improvement should be relatively permanent.In some situations, it may not be possible to achieve optimal results with a single surgical procedure and another surgery may be necessary.Also If the patient gains a significant amount of weight, then fat can return to an area previously treated by liposuction.

References

  • http://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/liposuction.html?sub=Liposuction+candidates#content


Tummy tuck surgery

Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin and helps to restore weakened muscles creating a smoother and firmer abdomen.


Ideal candidate would be
  •  physically healthy and at a stable weight
  •  have realistic expectations
  • a non-smoker

 Individuals  planning substantial weight loss and women  considering future pregnancies    are advised postpone a tummy tuck.

 A tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss or an appropriate exercise  program.



Types

  • Complete abdominoplasty. The surgeon will cut your abdomen from hipbone to hipbone and then contour the skin, tissue, and muscle as needed. 
  • Partial or mini abdominoplasty. Mini-abdominoplasties are often done on people whose fat deposits are located below the navel. 
        






The  surgery can take anywhere from one to five hours and may demand an overnight stay.
 Sometimes repeat surgery may be required for optimal results.Patients may be advised for weeks of rest after the surgery to ensure recovery from surgery. Creams and ointments to heal scars mey be prescribed.



Diet and exercises can help you maintain the shape after surgery.

References



  • http://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/tummy-tuck.html?sub=Tummy+tuck+risks+and+safety+information#content
  • http://www.webmd.com/beauty/tummy-tuck/cosmetic-procedures-tummy-tuck

Cosmetic Surgery & Plastic Surgery - Difference


Though cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery  may look same, there are remarkable differences between the two.

Plastic surgery has two branches, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery.



Cosmetic surgery aims to improve the aesthetic appearance of a person - PRIMARY PURPOSE.

Reconstructive Plastic surgery a surgical specialty dedicated to reconstruction of facial and body defects due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, and disease. Plastic surgery is intended to correct dysfunctional areas of the body and is reconstructive in nature. Plastic surgery aims to improve function- PRIMARY PURPOSE. However, it may also involve trying to approximate normal appearance, but that is not its primary function.
Cosmetic surgery is entirely focused on enhancing a patient’s appearance.

Examples of cosmetic surgery
  • Breast Enhancement: Augmentation, Lift, Reduction
  • Facial Contouring: Rhinoplasty, Chin, or Cheek Enhancement
  • Facial Rejuvenation: Facelift, Eyelid Lift, Neck Lift, Brow Lift
  • Body Contouring: Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Gynecomastia Treatment
  • Skin Rejuvenation: Laser Resurfacing, Botox®, Filler Treatments

Plastic Surgery: Focused on Repairing Defects to Reconstruct a Normal Function & Appearance.

Examples of plastic surgery procedures:
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Burn Repair Surgery
  • Congenital Defect Repair: Cleft Palate, Extremity Defect Repair
  • Lower Extremity Reconstruction
  • Hand Surgery
  • Scar Revision Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery Training is Obtained Separately from Plastic Surgery Training