Liposaction

Liposuction is a cosmetology or bariatric surgery for surgically changing the nature of fat deposition in a specific area (or several areas) of the body. Women usually turn to liposuction to remove fat deposits on the abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks, forearm, back, calves, knees, etc. Men in most cases want to remove fat deposits on the neck, chest, back, waist, abdomen and buttocks.

Laser liposuction

Liposuction is a word known to almost everyone, meaning getting rid of fat deposits in various parts of the body. There are a number of treatment methods: vacuum, ultrasound and others, but the most progressive is laser liposuction or lipolysis.

Complications after liposuction on the face and neck

In general, unlike the potentially dangerous complications of liposuction on the entire body, the main complications of liposuction on the face and neck are minor and temporary.

Liposuction on the face and neck: postoperative period

Patients should be advised of the natural post-operative changes associated with liposuction. Bruises and contusions after closed liposuction are varied and disappear within 7-21 days.

Liposuction technique on the face and neck

Liposuction on the face and neck can be performed using open and closed methods.

Preoperative marking for liposuction of the face and neck

Preoperative marking is necessary because when the patient lies on his back on the operating table, fat deposits shift and may become invisible.

Instrumentation for liposuction of the face and neck

Successful completion of any operation requires not only skill, but also the availability of appropriate equipment.

Methodologic and physiologic considerations for liposuction of the face and neck

The techniques used on the face and neck, although very similar in technique to those used on the body, must be different due to the peculiarities of the anatomy and physiology of these areas.

Indications for liposuction on the face and neck

Although this chapter focuses on the aesthetic use of liposuction on the head and neck, this procedure can also be used to resolve many other surgical problems.

Patient selection for liposuction of the face and neck

Liposuction is not suitable for patients with unrealistic expectations or for patients with excess skin and little fat.

General principles of liposuction on the face and neck

Local obesity can be attributed to hereditary factors, hormonal imbalance, poor diet and insufficient exercise.