Liposuction
Liposuction is a surgery that shapes the silhouette by extracting fat or adipose tissue. It is performed on the neck, arms, abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks, back and thighs using special surgical equipment called cannula which in turn is connected to a vacuum machine that draws or suctions fat from the treated area and which can then be re-injected in another area of the body. (See liposuction + butt lift.)
The incisions where the cannula is inserted are 1 cm.
There are different types of liposuction. The most common are the tumescent liposuction (fluid injection), involving the injection of a medicated solution into the areas to be operated upon before removing the fat, and the super wet technique where the amount of injected solution is equal to the amount of fat to be removed. (Consult with your plastic surgeon.)
Requirements and Candidates
This is a surgery procedure recommended for patients between 21 and 50 years old who meet normal preoperative test ranges, as well as the clinical history form which is important to complete thoroughly.
* Pre-surgery analyses (consult with your doctor)
Healthy patients without comorbidities or chronic diseases since before the age of 40
- Blood count
- Coagulation times (TP, TPT, INR)
- 4 chemistry parameters
* Liposuction requires an additional: lipid profile
Healthy patients aged 40 or more, as well as those with chronic diseases
- Blood count
- Coagulation times (TP, TPT, INR)
- 4 chemistry parameters
- 37 chemistry parameters
- Electrocardiogram
- Chest X-ray
* Preoperative Cardiovascular Evaluation recquired.
Planning the surgery
- Telemedicine or in-person evaluation consult.
- Medical history form.
- Pre-surgery analyses.
- Choose a date that fits best with your work schedule, family commitments, vacations.
- 8 days recommended for recovery
We help you plan your trip
- Preferential transportation rates
- Preferential hotel rates
- Preferential tour rates
- Pre-arranged packages
Surgery
- 2 hours in the operating room.
- The this is an outpatient surgery procedure; the patient remains 2 – 4 hours in the recovery room and then returns to his/her accommodations.
- General anesthesia.
- Come to the hospital with comfortable shoes and clothes, no makeup and no accessories.
- One comfortable change of clothes for the patient.
- Recovery takes 8 to 10 days; the recommendation is that you return to your normal activities in 3 weeks.
*We have 3 diferent options for Liposuction:
- Small liposuction.
- HD liposuction.
- Liposuction + Butt Lift.
HD liposuction
From 3,405.88 USD
Liposuction + Butt Lift
From 3,711.76 USD
Post-surgical care
- Take all medications as indicated.
- We recommend no sunbathing for three months.
- At all times use the compression girdle you were given when you were discharged and until the doctor tells you to do so.
- Take care of the scars as indicated by the physician.
- You may shower the following day, being watchful of the incisions washing and pat drying them carefully.
- Do not apply any lotion, oil or cream except for those indicated by your doctor and until the incisions have healed completely.
- Do not lift, push or pull anything weighing over 10 pounds or 4.5 kg. at least for one week.
- Do not drive until you have stopped taking medication or until your doctor says you can do so.
- Avoid swimming, soaking in a hot tub or jacuzzi until your doctor indicates you can do so.
- Try to wear comfortable clothes.
- Do not smoke nor take alcohol (ask your doctor about the required post-surgical time.)
- You can exercise lightly 4 weeks after the procedure.
- No forceful exercise for 6 to 8 weeks after surgery
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