Liposuction

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Liposuction

Liposuction is a fat removal procedure performed to reshape the body by removing excess fat cells from areas such as the abdomen, back, buttocks, inner thighs, arms, and neck (double chin). Many people mistakenly believe that liposuction is a quick way to lose weight instead of diet or exercise. However, liposuction is a surgical intervention designed to eliminate stubborn fat deposits that do not respond to exercise or diet. It is performed for patients who do not have health problems like obesity but want to achieve localized slimming. The removal of these fat cells helps give the body a new contour, resulting in a more aesthetic appearance.

Since a large amount of fat is removed, liposuction surgery is ideally performed under general anesthesia. In some cases (such as for the double chin), it can also be done under local anesthesia. Small incisions are made in the skin, and fine-tipped (1-3 mm) cannulas are inserted. The cannulas are used to suction the fat deposits from the required areas beneath the skin. The fat cells are then removed, and excess fat cells are eliminated from the body. This process reshapes the body, providing more aesthetic contours after the surgery.

During the preparation for surgery, patients discuss their problem areas and the body shape they want to achieve post-surgery with their doctor. The doctor will also decide on the techniques to be used during the liposuction surgery and whether any combined surgeries are needed.

The liposuction procedure can sometimes be combined with other plastic surgeries such as tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) or breast reduction. For some patients, surgeries like thigh lifts or arm lifts may be necessary to prevent sagging skin. These procedures are especially important for patients who are undergoing significant fat removal and have loose skin.

In the case of gynecomastia, liposuction is performed with fine cannulas inserted near the breast to remove both fat and breast tissue from the body.

Areas for Liposuction:

Liposuction can be performed to remove fat from specific areas of the body, as listed below:

  • Double chin (Gıdı)
  • Abdomen (Karın)
  • Upper arms (Üst kollar)
  • Back (Sırt)
  • Buttocks (Kalçalar)
  • Inner thighs (Üst bacak içleri)
  • Gynecomastia (Jinekomasti)
  • Waist (Bel)