Body contouring using liposuction allows for an even and predictable result. However, one must account for a recovery period that will require special care of the treated areas (specialist compression garment to prevent unevenness and fluid accumulation, lymphatic drainage massages — endermologie).
Dr Witwicki on liposuction — including laser SlimLipo™ 3D:
Advantages of liposuction:
- Firmer skin
- Smoother skin
- Easy access — the procedure can be performed under both local and intravenous anesthesia
- Availability — the procedure can be performed anywhere on the body where sagging skin has appeared (e.g. neck, chin, abdomen, back, buttocks, and other areas with excess adipose tissue).
Indications:
- excess adipose tissue,
- lax, sagging skin.
Before the surgery:
A series of tests must be performed, as ordered during the consultation with a specialist.
Type of anesthesia:
Local or intravenous
Duration of the surgery:
Depending on the area treated, 1–2 hours.
Course of the surgery:
After anesthesia, the doctor makes an incision of approx. 2 mm, through which a cannula is inserted. The adipose tissue is gently removed by suction.
Postoperative recommendations:
After the procedure, a special compression garment is applied to the treated area, which should be worn for approximately two weeks. To improve the result and speed up recovery, endermologie treatments are recommended.
Recovery time:
Immediate or 1 to 3 days. Early results of liposuction are visible right away. The final result appears after several months.
Nutritional recommendations for patients after liposuction procedures:
The procedure allows removal of accumulated adipose tissue; however, to ensure a long-lasting result, an appropriate diet is advisable. Introducing healthy lifestyle habits and physical activity ideally begins even before the procedure. Meals should be eaten regularly, without extra snacking between set times. The last meal should be consumed 3–4 hours before sleep. Drinking 1.5 to 2 litres of water daily is recommended to ensure adequate fluid intake. In your daily diet, pay attention not only to the quantity but also the quality of the foods consumed.
