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April 21, 2024
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Liposculpture: How is the procedure, results and testimonials

Sometimes the desire to eliminate "uncomfortable localized fat" One or more parts of the body are not only successful with a balanced diet and exercise. Parallel to this, one may feel like? Modeling? or even increase some body parts. In this case, then, liposculpture may be indicated.

It is the liposuction of various parts of the body in order to give a more harmonious contour to the body. In some specific cases, the patient's own fat graft is also used ?, highlights Marcelo Moreira, a plastic surgeon and a full member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP).

Moreira explains that liposculpture can be done on virtually every part of the body. "The main situation is to correct that localized fat that the patient is not satisfied, and that could not eliminate with physical exercise, or the lack of harmony of the body," he says.

They can be said to be good candidates for liposculpture: people who have localized fat even at or near their ideal weight, and at the same time lack volume elsewhere in the body. Remember that this type of surgery is done to reshape the body, but not to lose weight.

How is the surgery done?

Seen as an "artistic surgery", in this type of procedure, the surgeon removes the fat from areas that have excess (liposuction) and, in some cases, through the processing of liposuction fat, uses it to correct areas of fat. depressions and promote a body contour that pleases the patient, for example by highlighting curves and increasing butt size (if indicated).

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Moreira explains that the surgery usually lasts from one to three hours, depending on the amount of fat to be liposuctioned.

Cannulas are used to fat liposuction. Each body part has a specific cannula. For example, the cannula used in the back is 5mm. In the abdomen, 3 to 4mm. A half-centimeter incision is made, and the cannula is introduced for aspiration. Then, if necessary, the patient's own fat is grafted ?, explains Moreira.

• General anesthesia is usually used which, on the contrary, than most people think, is safer anesthesia than local anesthesia with sedation. The length of stay is usually 24 hours?, Highlights the surgeon.

Scars tend to be small and usually located in "hidden areas," for example, under the bikini mark, inside the navel, in the mammary fold.

Like any surgery, liposculpture offers risks. "Therefore, it must be done in a hospital environment, supported by intensive care, and it is also essential that it be performed by plastic surgeons, members of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery," says Moreira.

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According to our research, liposculpture can cost between $ 5,000 to $ 12,000. But it is worth mentioning that the price varies a lot depending on where the surgery will be performed. Also, plastic surgeons cannot talk about values, by CFM (Federal Council of Medicine) rules.

Pre and postoperative: preparation and care

Moreira explains that, in a first, long and detailed consultation, the surgeon should talk about the patient's wishes and wishes. "It is up to us doctors to make a diagnosis and propose surgical or clinical treatment," he says.

Then, according to Moreira, the preparation is continued, requesting pertinent preoperative examinations.

Main preoperative care

Moreira highlights:

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The diet should be balanced and low in saturated fat, refined sugar and processed products.
Nutrients favorable to the healing process should be consumed, such as Vitamin A, E, B1, C, Magnesium and Zinc, which can be obtained from: carrots, cheese, liver, pumpkin, sardines, egg yolk, mango, tomatoes, sunflower seed, cotton and soybean, saffron seed oil, soybean oil, olive oil, banana, kale, butter, nuts, meat, peanuts, coconut oil, sesame, flaxseed.
The diet should contain a lot of fiber, as this care prevents the appearance of colic and constipation in the postoperative period (fruits, vegetables, whole grain bread, nuts, legumes, whole grains and bran).
Iron-containing foods should be consumed to prevent anemia and difficulty in healing.
Papaya is a good choice because papain found in the fruit is good for circulation and still has healing properties.
The consumption of good amount of water is very indicated.
Very salty or spicy foods should be avoided as they are responsible for causing fluid retention (cayenne and chilli peppers, onion, garlic, radish, ginger, spicy foods in general).
Candies (cakes, pies, chocolates) should be avoided as they impair healing.
No slimming medications (appetite suppressants) that may be in use for a period of one month prior to surgery should be used.
Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed.
It is recommended to stop smoking at least 15 days before surgery and to discontinue some medications that may change the outcome of the surgery. Such medications will be informed by the doctor.
Fasting should be done the night before surgery after a light dinner, as directed by the doctor.

Main Postoperative Care

Moreira highlights as main postoperative guidelines:

Avoid sweets and chocolate as they are foods that do not contribute to digestion and offer high fats and sugars. They also interfere with collagen production and help increase sagging.
Avoid milk and dairy products that can cause constipation, gas and prevent the absorption of essential nutrients at this stage.
Avoid consuming saturated or trans fats, such as packet chips, chips, most margarines, microwave popcorn, cakes, industrialized pies, and stuffed crackers.
Avoid caffeine (coffee, cola, black tea).
Avoiding the consumption of red meat as it makes digestion difficult, causes discomfort, overloads the kidneys and liver and even generates imbalance between the good and harmful bacteria that live in the intestine (leading to constipation).
Avoid fermentative foods such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, cabbage and pasta.
Do not consume alcohol because alcohol and medicine do not match! Ingestion may alter the effect of medications, enhance their properties causing undesirable reactions or simply not solve the problem.
Avoid salt (sausages, smoked sausages, ready-made sauces).
Consume vitamin C, found in fruits, especially strawberry, orange, guava, acerola and lemon, and in vegetables, green peppers and tomatoes.
Consume water, natural juices with melon, pineapple and watermelon. Such drinks help hydrate the body, compensate for fluid loss and decrease swelling.
Consume probiotics (yogurt and fermented milk), which contain microorganisms that help balance the intestinal flora.
Eat egg, which provides protein (make the reconstruction of tissues lost during surgery).
Eat squash, carrots, apricots, mangoes, spinach, kale, tomatoes and grapes, which are active-rich foods with antioxidant properties that block the action of free radicals (released during plastic surgery).
Eat Brazil nuts, which brings selenium, a powerful antioxidant element.
Consuming salmon and tuna, which in addition to having a large amount of protein, offer good omega-3 fats that help prevent inflammation.
Consuming fiber, which improves bowel function, and lowers cholesterol levels. Good choices: vegetables, papaya, plum, nectarine and whole grains.
Take plenty of water, about two to three liters a day.

Results: what to expect from liposculpture?

Moreira points out that the patient can expect a more harmonious result from the body.

Marco Cassol, a plastic surgeon who specializes in face, points out that it is important for the person to know that liposuction in general is not weight loss surgery. "The patient must be at the ideal weight to perform localized fat removal," he says.

Still according to Cassol, the result of liposculpture appears, on average, after four months.

Questions And Answers About Liposculpture

Check out the clarifications for the main questions about liposculpture:

1. What is the difference between liposuction and liposculpture?

• Liposculpture is fat grafted liposuction somewhere in the body. That is, the fat is removed from one place and placed in another. Liposuction refers only to the removal of fat by suction cannulae ?, explains Cassol.

2. Who is liposculpture indicated for?

"It is primarily intended for patients who need to fill somewhere in the body or face with fat," says Cassol.

It is worth stressing that liposuction and liposculpture are not indicated for those who want to lose weight. The person should be at the ideal weight to remove localized fat from certain parts of the body.

3. Is liposculpture painful? And the postoperative?

Recovery is similar to liposuction recovery, according to Cassol. • The discomfort is proportional to the removal of fat. The more we aspire, the greater the discomfort ?, he says.

It is noteworthy that the idea of pain and discomfort is very relative. Some people may feel more; others less.

4. Can other surgery (such as silicone placement) be associated with liposculpture?

Normally no other surgery is associated with liposculpture, according to Cassol.

Marcelo Moreira explains that the placement of silicone, for example, in the same surgery, is even possible. ? But it is only defined after the clinical examinations, and the release of the clinician?

5. Do I need to drain after liposculpture?

"Lymphatic drainage is always indicated postoperatively, as it helps to detach and shape fat," says Cassol.

6. What is minilipo?

"Minipo is exactly the same as liposuction, except that performed in the office (without the care of a hospital) and with local anesthesia (patient awake and feeling all manipulation)," says Cassol.

It is considered a small liposuction, performed by parts, with smaller liposuction volume.

7. Can I do liposculpture before I get pregnant?

It should, according to Cassol. "Patients who begin pregnancy in the best physical condition can maintain the best outcome and recovery after pregnancy," he says.

8. If I put on weight a few pounds later, will I lose the result of liposculpture?

Do not lose the result, because where much fat tissue has been removed, the tissue never grows back as before. But other areas of the body end up suffering fat accumulation ?, highlights Cassol.

9. What is the risk of complications in liposculpture?

? The most serious and rarest is pulmonary embolism. But other minor risks always exist, as with any surgery. That's why the care of liposculpture in a prepared hospital, with specialized anesthesiologist and qualified plastic surgeon?, Emphasizes the plastic surgeon Cassol.

10. When will I be able to exercise again after liposculpture?

According to Cassol, around two months after surgery.

11. When can I go back to work after liposculpture?

About a week after surgery, according to Cassol.

Testimonials from those who already bet on liposculpture

Maria Cristina Deronsi, 43, a manicurist, had the surgery and considered the preoperative quiet. “Basically, I had to go fasting because I had to take general anesthesia. But, postoperatively, "the bug catches": the skin looks like it was burned, is "pulling". It's been almost nine months since I did it and I still feel the skin pulling?

I had to wear a compression belt for two months. But, in fact, it is not a very painful thing, but it is a boring feeling ?, comments Maria Cristina.

Rafaela Maria Roncato, 30, a journalist, reports that she performed liposculpture because, after losing 15 pounds, she was still not completely satisfied with her body. I lost weight by dieting and exercising. But I still had some fat that bothered me, especially in the abdomen, legs and arms. I was also bothered by my butt, because I thought it was not proportional to the rest of my body. With lipo, I got more curves and feel great, I loved the result. I think it's all worth it when we're sure what you want?

If you want to do a liposculpture, remember that you should first look for a plastic surgeon, a member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. Talk openly with him, answering all his doubts and talking about his expectations, as well as listening carefully to all the guidance and information he has given you. Such care is essential to ensure safety and that the outcome of the surgery is indeed positive.