Who Can Undergo Liposuction Surgery?

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Who Can Undergo Liposuction Surgery?

Individuals with good general health, even those with diabetes or hypertension, are suitable candidates for liposuction surgery. There is no age restriction; however, people aged between 20-60, both women and men, can undergo liposuction surgery. Patients who wish to have a tummy tuck or other lifting surgeries along with liposuction must stop smoking 2 months prior to the surgery. Before the procedure, it is essential to consult your surgeon regarding your health status, the medications you are taking, and the medications to be used before and after the procedure.

What Should Be Expected from Liposuction Surgery?

You should have a detailed discussion with your doctor about your desired body shape, available options, risks, benefits, and costs. After the surgery, small stitches are placed at the sites where thin cannulas, about the size of a pencil tip, were inserted. Large incision scars do not occur after surgery. The amount of weight loss after liposuction is not calculated. In both women and men, up to a maximum of 7-8 liters of fat can be removed as needed.

Fat Injection

The fat obtained from liposuction can be processed and used as a filler in various areas of the body. The extracted fat can be used to add volume to the face, buttocks, and breasts, as well as to achieve different body contours.

With this method, it is commonly used in Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgeries, where the fat is injected into the buttocks, resulting in a fuller and more lifted appearance. One reason why we refer to liposuction as a body contouring surgery is BBL. For instance, fat taken from the waist area can slim the waist, and when injected into the buttocks, it can create an hourglass figure.

The fat obtained from some patients can also be used as a filler in the face, according to their desires. Volume can be added to the cheekbones, lips (if the lip contours are smooth), and deep wrinkles or areas with tissue deficiencies can also be treated with fat injections. Fat injection can improve deep lines such as between the eyebrows and nasolabial folds (the lines from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth). It can also provide excellent results for eliminating under-eye hollows.