There are various techniques to perform Liposuction like Tumescent Liposuction, Ultrasonic Liposuction, Laser assisted Liposuction, Dry Liposuction, Power assisted Liposuction. These procedures can be categorized by the amount of fluid injected and by the mechanism through which the cannula works. Although, all these various techniques have one thing in common that is the use of a thin hollow tube which is called a cannula, connected to a vacuum (which is called an aspirator, the suction device) to suction the fat from your body.

Liposuction is extremely popular due to its various benefits. Liposuction offers substantial benefits for body contouring that can help men and women to achieve their aesthetic goals and improve their quality of life. Adding to it, it has minimum to zero scars and it is quite a safe process.

Anyone who is bothered by fat deposits that don’t go away with a balanced diet and exercise regimes can undergo this surgery procedure. He or she must be physically fit and must have a stable weight before the surgery. Most importantly, one must stop consuming alcohol and refrain from smoking if they have decided for the surgery.

It is possible to have common surgical side-effects like bruising, swelling, numbness and fluid accumulation. Besides this, during the procedure what can go wrong is— you may have lumpy and uneven results and the skin color can be changed in the treated areas.

Liposuction can target the different areas of the body like thighs (outer & inner), hips, abdomen, cheeks, chin, neck, upper arms, ankles, love handles (flanks), knees, waist, buttocks and calves (inner knees).

Liposuction costs between 100,000 to 150,000 INR. As this is a cosmetic procedure, the cost is not covered by health insurance.

One cannot do everything immediately after the surgery. As a patient, you must rest and recover for at least a week and after that you can start your daily activities that require less energy. After a month, when your surgeon allows you can resume the strenuous activities

You must eliminate processed foods and limit sugar-packed drinks such as soda and juices from your everyday life. Instead you must focus on eating a nutritious, balanced diet and stay hydrated with regular exercise so that you can maintain the results of your surgery.

There is no right or wrong age for liposuction. Anyone who is above 18 can go for the surgery. There is no upper age bar but it may get minimum results after a certain age. Teenagers are mostly advised to lose weight by exercise. If you are physically and emotionally ready, you can go ahead with the surgery.

Liposuction revision is not only required after a badly performed liposuction procedure, but also when the patient’s body shows changes. People who experience sudden weight gain or loss may feel they need revision liposuction due to the irregularities that have appeared in their body shape. Even after a successful treatment if a patient has gained weight or aged in the years may feel the requirement of revision surgery.

The recovery period typically depends upon the areas that are liposuctioned and the technique which is used to perform the surgery. On a broader perspective, it may take 5 to 7 days to resume your daily activities. In some rare cases, maximum time for recovery could be three months.

You must be aware of the fact that liposuction is not a weight-loss treatment. Rather, it is a fat reduction procedure. The amount of fat that can be removed in an area during a single procedure will vary depending on the patient’s aesthetic goals and the surgeon’s assessment of the patient’s health.