Liposuction or liposelection is a type of cosmetic surgery to remove excess fat from certain areas of body to have a perfect body shape. It is not a weight loss method, it is actually surgery to get the body in perfect shape. Liposuction in Turkey is a lot cheaper and safer than Canada, US and UK.
Age and Weight Limits for Liposuction in Turkey
Patient should be older than 18 years and have almost ideal body weight. Patients younger than 18 are discouraged to have liposuction in Turkey because of immature body development and hormonal changes will affect their body later on.
Types of Liposuction
The classical method of liposuction was invented by French Plastic surgeon, and by the advancement of technology, more safe and better techniques of liposuction have been formulated, some of which are;
Classic (Wet) Liposuction
The most widely used method of liposuction is referred as ‘Classic Liposuction’. In this technique,
- General Anesthesia is performed
- Painkillers given because of mild pain
- 2-6mm incisions are made, cannulas are entered through incisions, fat is removed
- Collected fat can be reused for Lip filling, Brazilian Butt Lift etc.
- Recovery is slow
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VASER Liposuction
The advanced method of surgery which implies ultrasounds for the purpose of fat removal. In this technique;
- General Anesthesia is performed
- Painless
- Incisions are made and fat is liquidated and removed by vacuum suction
- Collected fat can be reused for lip filling, breast augmentation, Brazilian butt lift etc.
- Faster recovery
LASER Liposuction
It is easiest and costly method of liposuction which implies ultrasounds like that in VASER technique.
- LASER used for fat breaking
- Fastest recovery
- Removed fat can’t be reused.
General Procedure of Liposuction
The surgery of liposuction generally takes approximately 1 hour to 3 hour depending upon the complexity. Surgeon marks the area of surgery before starting it and then general anesthesia is given to patient.
A pain relieving liquid mixture is prepared and then applied to the area of surgery. It also hardens the area where applied in order to make the surgery easier. The cannulas are inserted from the incisions to suck out the fats by vacuum. After the completion of surgery, incisions are left open for the removal of fluid formed. Hence, it helps to remove the chances of edema. After that, the open incisions are sutured and the surgery is completed.
Healing Process of Liposuction
The patient is kept under the supervision of the surgeon for a night in the hospital and then discharged the very next day. The healing after surgery is usually painless, or painkillers are often used in case of some sort of pain. According to the conditions of the patient, scars of the surgery fade in 2 to 6 months. The bandages applied after the surgery should be replaced after almost 4 weeks. It is necessary to follow the advice of doctor to avoid bruising and edema.
A patient after liposuction surgery can return to work after a week. Alcoholic beverages must be avoided. Patient should drink plenty amount of water post-surgery. Fiber-rich diet and vegetables are recommended for long term for the successful healing after the liposuction surgery. You become able to return to your daily work life after the liposuction surgery as the healing is so quick.
FAQs
How much fat is removed in liposuction surgery?
The amount of fat depends on three factors; area from where it is removed, age of the person and the health status. Although it is not clear to say about the fat removed, but generally 4 liters of fat is removed from the hip, 2 to 3 liters from belly, and about 3 liters from the waist.
Is liposuction a repeatable surgery method?
Liposuction surgery doesn’t give result if the patient doesn’t follow the advice of the surgeon after surgery. Much care of diet is needed and alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited. If this diet plan is not followed, your body may accumulate the fat again and yes, you can go for a repeat surgery.
How much liposuction cost in Turkey?
The costs of surgery depend on a number of factors but it is almost 70% to 80% cheaper in Turkey. The estimated cost ranges between 2000$ to 4000$ for all-inclusive packages.
Are there any risk of liposuction surgery?
There are usually very low risk in liposuction surgery even with the use of general anesthesia. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption and smoking at least a month before the surgery as it may complicate the healing process after the surgery.