Liposuction
Liposuction or liposculpture is, just as the name implies, about sculpting the body. To make the body's natural contours and shapes more, or less, prominent.
Shape the body
How do you want to shape your body?
Liposuction or liposculpture is, just as the name suggests, about sculpting the body. To make the body's natural contours and shapes more, or less, prominent.
The result is permanent because the fat cells that are removed cannot be rebuilt. However, in order for the result to be symmetrical and even, it’s extremely important that the operation is performed correctly and carefully. The fat cells that are left are as important as the ones you remove.
Today, liposuction is one of the most common plastic surgical procedures performed and the technology is constantly evolving. Today's thin cannulas make it possible to perform liposuction on almost every part of the body, from the face down to the wrists, with very appealing results.
At Citadellkliniken we have specialist expertise and extensive experience of liposuction. This means that you have the best circumstances for good results.
Who can have liposuction?
If, despite proper diet and exercise, you cannot reduce localised fat build-up, liposuction is often a good choice. It’s important to point out that liposuction is not an alternative to dieting and therefore not a good method in cases of obesity.
Generally, the skin in younger people is more elastic than in the elderly, which means results are better. But everyone, regardless of age and gender, of reasonably normal weight, good skin, and areas with localised fat deposits can do a liposuction.
Areas
What areas can be liposuctioned?
Fat build-ups in almost all parts of the body can be treated. Most common are the neck, upper arms, chest (in men), stomach, waist, hips, back, thighs, knees, calves and ankles.
When it comes to the neck, the skin is often very elastic and contracts well after a liposuction. The result is a stronger jaw line and a beautiful contour of the neck. In liposuction, a very thin cannula is inserted through three small incisions, at the earlobes and under the chin. Even the circumference of your upper arms can be reduced with very nice results if the skin is not too soft.
The technology
The various technologies of liposuction
We do not do liposuction with ultrasound, because it increases the risk of, among other things, skin burns. There are several different technologies used in liposuction. For all the methods, large amounts of fluid, adrenaline and local anaesthetics are injected into the area. This is done partly to reduce bleeding and pain, and partly to separate the fat so that the result is more even.
At Citadellkliniken, we use Micro Air, a modern technology that gives a smooth result with minimal bruising and very little pain after the operation.
Micro Air means that the liposuction cannula vibrates and dissolves the fat which makes it easier to suck out. In addition to the technology being easy to work with, it stimulates the subcutaneous tissue which makes it easier for it to contract after treatment. Micro Air is the most widely used and recommended method by major cosmetic clinics in Europe.
What happens in a liposuction?
Start by booking a time for consultation. During the visit you’ll meet your plastic surgeon, the same person who will operate on you. Together you’ll go through your expectations and what the operation entails.
At the same time, the areas you want to correct will be examined, your skin quality will be checked and the amount of fat to be removed will be calculated. We also do a general health check to ensure that the surgery and anaesthesia will not be dangerous to you.
If everything is good at the examination and you feel satisfied, you can then book an operating time together with one of our nurses.
The operation
What happens in the operation itself?
On the day of surgery, you check in at Strandpaviljongen, you’re given a room, you take a shower and if necessary take some calming medicine. After that, you’ll meet with your plastic surgeon again who will photograph the operation area and draw on your body. Then you’re ready for your operation.
We give you the opportunity to stay one night at the clinic, but most people choose to go home the same day because a liposuction is one of the easier procedures.
Before leaving the clinic, you’ll try out a tight bandage, a girdle, which will cover the operated areas. Most people experience the pain as something similar to muscle stiffness and soreness. You’ll take painkillers with you that you can take as needed.
After the operation
What happens after the operation
You should wear the bandage around the clock for four to six weeks but twice a day, remove the dressing and massage the treated areas. You can of course remove the girdle when you shower, which you should do daily.
You can expect to need about a week's sick leave, but it’s often possible to start working earlier. The sooner you start with exercise and other physical activities, the better. We even recommend that you start exercising after a few days to get good results even faster. After two weeks, it's time for your first return visit.
You choose whether your return visits will be at the clinic in Landskrona or at our reception in Malmö. Then we’ll remove the stitches from over the small holes where the liposuction cannula was inserted, they’re only four to five millimetres in length. At the same time, you’ll get the opportunity to change the girdle for a smaller one as you decrease in size as the swelling disappears.
The last checkup is done after five to six months. At this time, we’ll check and photograph the final results. Afterwards, we’ll bring out the pictures that were taken before you did your liposuction and compare them with the new ones, which is usually an enjoyable experience.
Other questions - liposuction
For more questions about the procedure itself, about our prices, or if you want to book a consultation time you can contact us, see below.
Phone 040 - 30 17 50, 0418-22 000 | Phone times Mon-Thu 8 am to 7 pm | Phone time Friday 8 am-5pm
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