Body Contouring
Liposculpture
What's Liposculpture and how is it performed?
Liposculpture is a procedure performed to improve the appearance of certain parts of the body. It consists of injecting fat cells extracted from one area of the body in another part of the body. This process is called liposuction.
The most frequently chosen fat donor areas (where fat is removed) are the abdomen, inner thigh, knees, buttocks, and chin. These areas are selected because they contain large amounts of fatty tissue and are the best source of filler material for liposculptures.
Fat cells are removed from the donor site(s), placed under pressure and injected into the recipient site(s). Injecting fat cells into the desired area causes the cells to grow and multiply there. In doing so, they take up space and add volume to the treated area.
In some cases, the procedure is repeated several times over a period of months or even years. The number of treatments needed depends on many factors, such as the amount of fat needed and the size of the recipient area.
Benefits of Liposculpture:
It is performed for contouring and/or volume reduction of localized areas of the body by removing adipose tissue.
Some of the benefits of liposculpture are:
- Improves the overall appearance of the figure
- Reduce measurements and body weight
- Eliminates cellulite and localized fat
- Treats aesthetic problems related to excess body fat
Differences between Liposculpture and Liposuction
Liposculpture and liposuction are very similar techniques used to remove excess body fat. Both techniques involve aspiration of fat cells using a fine needle, but there are some important differences between these two techniques.
The main difference between liposculpture and liposuction is that liposuction requires general anesthesia, while liposculpture can be performed under local anesthesia. Another important factor to consider is the size of the incisions. The incisions for liposuction are much larger than those needed for liposculpture, since a much thicker instrument is needed to suction out the fat cells. Because of this, liposuction recovery is generally more painful and involves a higher risk of infection.
Another notable difference between these two techniques is the price. Liposuction is a slightly more expensive medical procedure than liposculpture as it requires general anesthesia.
Liposculpture Considerations
The associated risk with liposculpture are infection, bleeding, bruising, swelling, pain, numbness, scarring, and nerve damage. Some patients experience temporary discomfort during treatment, however most people do not experience any side effects.
Patients should inform their surgeon of any medical conditions they have, including drug allergies, previous surgeries, and current illnesses.
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