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- $Title{Fat Removal by Suction}
- $Subject{fat suction surgery Subcutaneous Tissue dieting liposuction lipolysis
- lipodissection lipoplasty obesity special procedure procedures cellulite fatty
- tissues obese lipo}
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- Fat Removal by Suction
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- QUESTION: Recently in a discussion with friends of mine the topic of dieting
- came up and it was suggested that the easiest way to do it was by having the
- fat removed by suction. What can you tell me about it and how safe is it?
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- ANSWER: The physique conscious American has led to much experimentation into
- fast and simple means of improving body image. One of the plastic surgery
- techniques that has developed is the removal of fat cells by the use of a
- suction instrument. The process has been give many names such as liposuction,
- lipolysis, lipodissection and lipoplasty, but they all involve the same
- technique. The surgeon makes a small cut in the area of excess body fat,
- inserts a tube into the region and applies suction to remove fatty tissue.
- People whose skin is elastic enough to shrink back to prestretched size will
- have the best results. The most common complications include bruising, skin
- discoloration and loss of sensation in the area of fat removal. These should
- resolve in a few weeks but skin dents may be permanent. Approximately 15 to
- 30 percent of the material that is removed is blood. Sometimes transfusions
- are necessary if a quart or more of fat is removed. Remember that this is
- cosmetic surgery that is used for the removal of localized deposits of fat and
- is not a treatment for obesity. Before undertaking this procedure you should
- consult with your doctor and have all the details of the risks and benefits
- carefully explained.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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