LIPOSCULPTURE

Abdominoplasty

General description
Abdominoplasty or lipectomy is a surgical procedure to remove excess fat and skin from the middle and lower abdomen, and, at the same time, it tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall. So, it reduces the protruding of the abdomen.
 

Benefits
Abdominoplasty is best for women and men whose body shape has big fat deposits and loose abdominal skin that does not disappear with diets or exercise.
The loss of elasticity and the stretching of the skin in women who have had several pregnancies are also conditions where this plastic surgery can help.
Those patients who want to lose a lot of weight or women who plan to have more babies should wait a while before undergoing this surgery.
Patients who have difficulty in scarring must be aware of the risk of unpleasant scars after abdominoplasty.
 

Technical description
Procedure – Abdominoplasty is the cosmetic fixing of the abdomen to give it a better shape, especially after dramatic weight gain or loss. Abdominoplasty can help flatten the abdomen, tighten loose skin and strengthen abdominal muscles.

General anesthesia is used so the patient does not feel any pain. A horizontal incision is made on the abdomen, just above the pubic area.
The excess of skin and fat is removed from the abdominal wall, beginning at the pubic area up to the thorax. When this is over, the incision is sutured.
It is common to insert some tubes (draining) and leave them for a few days so fluids can drain. An elastic bandage is then placed around the abdomen.
Excess fat and skin from arms and legs can also be removed.

Hospitalization – From 2 to 3 days, approximately.

Time – Complete abdominoplasty normally takes a few hours depending on the amount of skin covered

Liposuction

General description
Liposuction or lipoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure to extract body fat through small incisions. This procedure does not leave scars in the body. It is the perfect method if you need to remove fat that deforms your body structure.
 

Benefits
Liposuction surgery is for those patients who have good health and realistic expectations of the results of this procedure: liposuction offers amazing results but not perfection.

Even though age is an important factor in determining who is a good candidate for this surgery, general health conditions are even more important. Ideal candidates are those who have gone on diets and/or exercise plans and still have unattractive body fat.

Overweight patients can benefit from this surgery; even though it is not a weight loss treatment, it offers good results. Nevertheless, the ideal condition is a person whose weight is close to normal. There are no age limits for liposuction.
 

Technical description
Procedure – Liposuction has become the most popular aesthetic surgery procedure. This type of surgery improves the physical appearance of the person and redefines irregular shapes through the elimination of unwanted and excessive fat. It is sometimes called body shaping.

Liposuction can mold areas under the chin, neck, cheekbone, the upper arm, breasts, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves and ankles.

Hospitalization – Hospitalization depends on the area treated and degree of surgery.

Time – The duration of the procedure will vary according to the parts of the body involved; it ranges from one and a half hours to three hours.