Liposuction
Liposuction is a surgical intervention to remove excess fat accumulated in certain body parts. It would be best to consider that it isn’t a treatment for obesity but a surgical method of modeling the body by eliminating accumulated fatty tissue.
Liposuction in Turkey is performed under general, local, or epidural anesthesia, depending on the situation. It consists of inserting a cannula or syringe into the fatty tissue connected to a suction machine that takes the fat from the body area you will be treating. The surgery usually takes one to two hours, and a lot of fluid is lost during this time. Therefore, the surgeon replaces it with intravenous fluids.
Who are the Ideal Candidates for Liposuction?
Ideal candidates for liposuction in Turkey are people with relatively average weight but localized fat accumulation.
The most important thing to achieve an optimal final contour is to have tight and elastic skin. Liposuction doesn’t recommend if you have recently had surgery to be treated, if you have poor circulation in that area, or if you have heart or respiratory problems. It is also essential to know that liposuction doesn’t improve cellulite. Liposuction will enhance your appearance and self-confidence.
Liposuction Procedure
Take a closer look at the liposuction steps in Turkey:
- Consultation
During the initial consultation, the plastic surgeon will evaluate your general condition, existing fat deposits, and skin tone and firmness. The expert will explain to you alternative methods of improving body contouring. You will discuss with the specialist the best options or combinations of procedures for you.
- Preparation
The preparation stage for liposuction in Turkey is as important as the procedure itself. The doctor will give you instructions on preparing for surgery, including eating and fluid intake, smoking, or taking or stopping medications, vitamins, and iron supplements.
Surgery may delay if you have a cold or any infection, especially a skin infection.
- Anesthesia
If the procedure isn’t very comprehensive, that is, if the amount of fat doesn’t exceed the amount that your plastic surgeon will evaluate according to your health, body size, and surgery, local anesthesia is sufficient. However, you can choose large-area liposuction or general anesthesia for different areas.
- Surgical technique
Liposuction usually takes between 1 and 2 hours. However, this varies in duration depending on the region and quantity. First, the surgeon will make a minimal enough incision on your skin to insert a hollow tube, known as a cannula. The surgeon attaches the other side of this cannula to the machine that will generate the vacuum.
The surgeon passes the cannula device through the fatty deposits under the skin. Thus, the specialist will absorb the oil by breaking it down to a large extent. Sometimes, the surgeon may make additional incisions to remove all fat altogether.
Recovery After Liposuction
After liposuction, drainage tubes may be placed under the skin for 2 to 3 days to reduce the chance of fluid buildup:
- To control swelling and bleeding and to help the skin adapt to the new contour, the surgeon places an elastic bandage over the treated area.
- The specialist may also give antibiotics to prevent infection.
- Liposuction areas may swell, bruise and have a burning sensation. You relieve pain with medications prescribed by your plastic surgeon.
How Much Does Liposuction Cost?
Liposuction cost in Turkey varies according to the surgeon’s experience, procedures, anesthesia, location, and materials. However, liposuction prices in Turkey are almost three times more affordable than in the UK, the US, and other countries.