Description
Liposuction radically and permanently removes localized excess fat. Liposuction is not a method of weight loss and its goal is not to control the weight of the patient or the patient. In practice, this procedure can be applied to a large number of areas of the body: the "saddlebags" of course, but also the hips, abdomen, thighs, knees, calves, ankles and arms. Technical improvements in liposuction have also made it possible to extend its action to the face and neck.
Intervention
Depending on the case and the size of the areas to be treated, liposuction can be performed under either local or general anesthesia. The length of hospital stay for liposuction in Geneva depends on the amount of fat extracted. It may be short, of the order of a few hours, or 1 to 2 days in cases where liposuction requires more extensive liposuction. The quantity of fat extracted must of course be adapted to the quality of the overlying skin, which is one of the determining factors in the quality of the result. Belly liposuction is recommended for overweight people with toned skin to remove fat from the abdomen. On the other hand, in the case of excess skin, whether or not following liposuction of the abdomen, abdominoplasty is most often indicated. During your consultation, Dr. ELIAS plastic surgeon specializing in liposuction in Geneva, will advise you on the technique best suited to your case and wishes.
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AFTER
Recovery period
Following liposuction, bruising and edema (swelling) appear in the treated areas and disappear within 10 to 20 days. Normal activity can be resumed 4 to 7 days after the operation. You can expect to resume sporting activities 3 weeks after the operation.
Results
Only after 3 weeks, and once the swelling has subsided, will the results of liposuction in Geneva begin to appear. It will take approximately 3 to 6 months for the skin to retract completely over the new contours and readapt to the new silhouette.
