One Reality TV show, The Swan, thrives on makeovers. Often viewed as tantamount to having a new life, a lot of people get giddy with the thought of undergoing a makeover. Imagine being surrounded by aesthetics professionals brainstorming on how to make a deity out of an ugly duckling. Simply incredible, isn't it?
High on the mirage of the promise of exquisiteness lingers on mind. It's not until the prick of the needle for shots of anesthesia brings you back to your senses.
Elusive beauty is the major objective of each makeover. With this goal in mind, technology gave birth to a way of achieving what's thought of as currently beautiful in the form of plastic surgery. Liposuction is considered the most popular procedure in the United States for several years running. But liposuction is quite new to the US.
Liposuction was invented in Italy by two gynecologists, Dr. Gorgio Fischer and his son Dr. Gorgio Fischer, Jr. in 1974. Through small incisions, they were able to cut away fat tissues within the body. A rotating scalpel and suctions aided the procedure. Though not as comparable to today's techniques, Drs. Fischer still deserve the credit for liposuction.
Also known as lipoplasty and lipectomy, liposuction removes isolated pockets of fat from the body of those who are of relatively normal weight. These fat pockets or cellulites could either result from overeating alone or as an inherited trait that can't be removed by dieting or exercise.
The liposuction market comes from actors frantic with weight loss failure or simply just anyone who can afford a cellulite-free life. Anyone interested with liposuction should be informed that liposuction, as a surgical procedure, is not risk free. Before going gaga over losing those pesky flabs, better consider the following risks and complications that range from mild to potentially life-threatening.
Skin Sag. Removal of fat tissues in one area of the body at once may result in loose skin, depending on skin's elasticity. Stretch marks hint poor skin elasticity. So you might want to look all over your body for stretch marks first before getting nicked.
Uneven curves. Take-two's of this procedure often come from liposuction patients complaining about lumps and bumps from their original surgery.
Liposuction Scars. Scars from liposuction are permanent. It is recommended that to prevent scar tissue from darkening, they should be kept out of the sun.
Swelling. Depending on the recovery rate and are operated on, edema or swelling may last for weeks or even months after liposuction. Fluid pockets may form. They will need to be drained with a needle.
Infection. Most patients that underwent surgical procedures are prone to infections. Antibiotics are prescribed to take after liposuction to prevent infection.
Burns. Ultrasonic assisted liposuction utilizes a probe that may become very hot and can cause burns.
Organ Damage from Injury. A probe under the skin through a small incision gives the possibility of puncturing an internal organ.
Fluid Imbalance. During liposuction, large amounts of fluids are injected while some fluid is removed from the fat tissue. If not recognized fluid imbalance may result in pulmonary edema, or heart or kidney dysfunction.
Pulmonary Embolism. Small pieces of fat may crumb off during liposuction and go to the lungs as pulmonary emboli. This risk is greatest within the first 3 days.
Lidocaine Overdose. Too much lidocaine injected may result to toxicity.
Liposuction Deaths. For every 100,000 liposuction performed, the risk of death is around 3.
These liposuction dangers could be lowered in rate if an expert surgeon will perform the operation. The health of the patient would also influence the severity of the risks. Avoiding multiple procedures, general anesthesia, extracting large amount of fat could also contribute to a safer liposuction.
Note: This article may be freely reproduced as long as the AUTHOR'S resource box at the bottom of this article is included and and all links must be Active/Linkable with no syntax changes.
Charlene J. Nuble 2005.
For up to date links and information about liposuction, please go to: http://liposuction.besthealthlink.net/ or for updated links and information on all health related topics, go to: http://liposuction.besthealthlink.net/
eco-friendly cleaning service Buffalo Grove ..Here are a few free tips on losing weight that... Read More
A reader recently wrote to ask why I don't include... Read More
As parents who've had gastric bypass we face many challenges... Read More
When I decided to lose weight I of course decided... Read More
Negative thoughts, symbolic protection, being who we really are ........ Read More
Are you overweight?Most people are afraid to admit they are.It... Read More
More and more people are turning to hypnosis or hypnotherapy... Read More
Have you ever wondered how actors stay in such great... Read More
Over the past 5 years, online weight loss programs have... Read More
Fat Burners refer to the hundreds of products on the... Read More
In 1994, I had a RNY surgery. At 350 lbs... Read More
Are you tired of getting the same old advice when... Read More
The Order of Energy UtilizationBack to our table of stored... Read More
If you want to reduce your body fat, focus on... Read More
As a low carb dieter, you have probably been bombarded... Read More
Fats are always looked at as a negative in a... Read More
Liposuction is also referred to as lipoplasty, suction-assisted lipectomy and... Read More
Are there any foods that burn body fat? If yes,... Read More
Obesity still remains one of the commonest avoidable causes of... Read More
Sometimes, just the thought of starting on a diet and... Read More
To upgrade the current software in your brain you can... Read More
Ephedra has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of... Read More
The average American eats about twice as much protein than... Read More
"Life would be perfect if only I was thin." That... Read More
Every day, it seems, a new study pertaining to weight... Read More
express cleaning service Arlington Heights ..Yes, there is more to the Mediterranean than sun, beach... Read More
Using healthy low carb recipes are an important part of... Read More
Why has Phentermine stopped helping me lose weight?Many people are... Read More
The Review Diaries She Unlimited MagazineThere are masses of carbohydrate... Read More
Have you ever wondered with all the weight loss programs... Read More
Speculating on the scientifically proven memory unreliability, the memory specialist... Read More
All the weight control experts recommend keeping a record of... Read More
WARNING: Don't weight train until after you've lost weight! No,... Read More
Obesity acceptance, also known as fat acceptance, has a simple,... Read More
A metabolism drug like ephedrine, has shown many people how... Read More
In a global television commercial just launched (10 June 2005),... Read More
As hoards of low-carb proponents invade the nutritional landscape, the... Read More
Getting enough of the good fats will help you lose... Read More
--ONE--Learn how to reduce the fat, sugar and salt content... Read More
The purpose of this article is not to scrutinize, vilify,... Read More
Addicted to Restaurants Are you addicted to restaurants? So are... Read More
Weight loss, diets and "carbs" are common household topics. There... Read More
Are you tired of getting the same old advice when... Read More
According to the BMI chart, if you are overweight, you... Read More
While low-fat dieters and non-dieters may want to avoid chicken... Read More
This year, we all made some of the typical New... Read More
Close kept secrets to weight loss: Give me 9 days... Read More
What the Diet Industry Does Not Want You To Know:... Read More
What is the link between Hispanics and obesity? Are people... Read More
The main reasons most people have difficulty maintaining their ideal... Read More
Weight Loss |