Liposuction FAQ’s
Liposuction is a surgical technique that improves the body’s contour by removing excess fat deposits located between the skin and MUSCLE.
Is it safe to undergo Liposuction for Gynecomastia?
Yes it is a safe procedure and usually without any major complications
Yes Localized accumulations of fat are often inherited and frequently impossible to eliminate by exercise or dieting.
Gynecomastia Surgery FAQs
Some men try to avoid certain physical activities like swimming They avoid intimacy with others so as not to reveal their condition. And they have emotional discomfort and finally they lose their self confidence.
Hormonal changes, the levels of male and female harmones fluctuate during puberty , some men are sensitive to the female hormones hence they develop breast enlargement Heredity conditions, Certain diseases Drug abuse or overuse can also cause Gynacomastia
During the teen years, the hormonal changes of puberty can sometimes cause one or both breasts to become enlarged and tender. While embarrassing, this condition usually disappears after a few months If the breast enlargement is persistent over 18 years and stable for more than 2 years it must be treated
It could be localised deposit of fat only or only excess glandular tissue development It could be a combination of both excess fat and glandular tissue
No, it is not precancerous although the breast tissue suctioned or excised is subjected to biopsy routinely
Usually Liposuction will suffice for most of the patients
Yes it is a safe procedure and usually without any major complications
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the hard glandular tissue underneath the nipple by a small incision The scar may not be visible as it is placed in an inconspicuous manner
The surgeon will examine you and ask you to get investigated for pre operative assessment Once you are fit, the Cosmetic surgeon admits you in the hospital and your chest is examined again and markings are made to plan for surgery Usually the surgery is done under General Anaesthesia and in the post operative period you will be asked to wear a compression garment for sometime Some sutures need to be removed at 10 12 days The tumescent fluid may be draining for a few days
Light activity may be resumed in two days. Sports activities may be resumed in 2 to 4 weeks but the Cosmetic Surgeon decides on each patient You need to wear compression Garments for a period of 4 to 6 weeks
It is an extremely safe procedure when required precautions are taken and the team comprising of experienced surgeons and Qualified anaesthesiologist with well trained nursing personnel In Liposuction surgery we are removing only the fat under the skin The cannulas are not damaging any important organ in the body So it is a very safe procedure
Complications like skin irregularities, contour irregularities, and haematoma are very minor and can be corrected Skin pigmentations and fluid discharge can be there for sometime These complications happen only to a very small percentage of people
No it is not possible to do that but cosmetically unacceptable areas can be corrected by staged procedure by multiple sittings
Yes Localized accumulations of fat are often inherited and frequently impossible to eliminate by exercise or dieting.
Your fitness for surgery will be evaluated by laboratory investigations Certain drugs like aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal products will be stopped 2 weeks prior to surgery The Surgeon discusses about the patients expectations and about the surgery and areas of surgery to be treated is discussed
We use a compression garment or elastic bandages to cover treatment areas. to control swelling after liposuction and compress the skin to your new body contours.
The number of linear incisions that are placed in the skin is determined by a number of factors including size and location of the area being treated
Incisions usually close up in a week or two, and become completely healed with no scabs within 2 to 4 weeks.
Most patients can return to non-strenuous work (desk jobs) after just 2 to 3 days. Strenuous work or exercise should not be resumed until at least 2 to 3 weeks have passed Though it is a general statement it depends on the areas treated and techniques used and the decision is usually left to the Surgeon
Normally about 5 litres of fat can be removed. But in certain patients more than 5 litres can be removed.
It is a technique of advanced sculpting of abdominal and chest muscles to improve their appearance. It is done in male & female who do regular exercise and have a good MUSCLE tone.
Fat usually do not come back in treated areasompression
Compression garments are tight fitting garments which are used for 3 to 6 weeks after liposuction. They help to reduce the swelling and support the skin to avoid loose skin. It is manufactured in India. Today most post liposuction compression garments are custom made.
Sometimes yes. But you will get used to them in a couple of days. After some time you will prefer wearing pressure garment.
First 3 weeks except during bathing, 24 hrs a day. Next 3 weeks at least 6 to 8 hours
Abdominoplasty FAQ’s
Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct excessive looseness, sagging, protrusion or weakness of abdominal wall. Hence the abdomen becomes tighter and flatter. The abdominal profile becomes smoother and firmer; It becomes more proportional to overall body shape and body weight
Liposuction can be done in which areas of the body?Can the problems come back after Abdominoplasty?
Fat cannot come back unless one gains weight again, in which case all body areas will share in the weight gain. However, after Abdominoplasty the treated area has a permanently decreased capacity for additional fat, because so many of the fat cells have simply been removed. But there are still fat cells present, so some gain in that area is to be expected with weight gain.