Liposuction is an aesthetic surgery aimed at removing fat deposits from certain areas of the patient's body. Contrary to the prevailing stereotype, this procedure is not indicated for obese people, since its main task is not to reduce a person's weight, but to change the shape of the figure.
Body shaping and the fight against local fat deposits can be performed in areas such as:
• Submental area
• Belly
• Boca
• Inner and outer thighs
• Arms
• Buttocks
• Knees
• during pregnancy;
• during menstruation;
• autoimmune diseases;
• with severe liver disease;
• under 18 years old;
• with some diseases of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems.
Not all diseases are an absolute contraindication - the doctor makes the final decision on the operation. Postoperative rehabilitation The recovery period on average takes 1-1.5 months, depending on the size of the treated area and the general condition of the patient. As a rule, with a large volume of liposuction, the patient is in the hospital for 1 day. Swelling and pain disappear after 7 days. If necessary, pain relievers, antibiotics, and physiotherapy are prescribed. Seals at the site of exposure can last up to 2 months. The stitches dissolve 7-10 days after the procedure.
Subsequently, the patient is recommended:
• Within 1 month - wear compression garments or a bandage made of special dragging knitwear. This contributes to the formation of correct contours, accelerates tissue repair.
• 1-2 months - do not visit the bathhouse, sauna, pool.
• Within 2 months - limit physical activity, do not lift weights.