It is an effective option to improve the appearance of areas with concentrated fat deposits in unwanted areas.
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Despite good health and fitness, some people may have unwanted fat deposits. Even in people with a healthy diet and who are physically active, it can be difficult to get rid of these fat deposits due to genetic and biochemical factors.
The best candidates for liposuction are people with localized, exercise-resistant fat deposits in the abdomen, hips, waist, arms, legs and under the chin. The ideal patient is one who is in good physical condition and who exercises frequently. Those with significant excess weight are recommended to resort to exercise, a nutritional plan and if indicated a bariatric surgery or procedure to reduce the excess weight and then be able to contour with liposuction.
Liposuction is performed by making small incisions strategically positioned around the area to be treated. Through these, a solution is injected and then an optical fiber with a diameter of 1 millimeter is introduced, which is slowly passed through the fat which is destroyed and can be easily removed.
The Fotona equipment produces a selective destruction of the fat while coagulating the surrounding blood vessels to reduce bleeding and inflammation to a minimum. The effect of the laser also produces a selective destruction of collagen in the deep dermis, which induces the formation of new collagen, this allows to obtain a greater cutaneous contraction improving the result and preventing the skin from sagging.
After surgery, it is normal for some fluid to leak through the incisions. An elastic garment is used, which helps to compress the tissues, decreasing dead space and promoting skin contraction.
Laser treatment significantly decreases swelling and bruising. Most patients are able to return to their daily activities in one day if only one area was treated and in two to three days if more areas were treated. The vast majority of our patients return to their daily activities in one to two days.
Liposuction is the most performed surgical procedure in the world, but like any other surgical procedure it is not free of risks or complications. Among these: infections, seromas, irregularities. All the necessary measures are taken to avoid complications, during the consultation Dr. Urzola will answer all your questions.
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