Liposuction of abdominal fat: advantages and methods



In almost every person, over time, fatty deposits are formed in any parts of the body, which often leads to discomfort. In most cases, fat is stored in the abdomen in both men and women. In this regard, liposuction of abdominal fat is a very popular procedure.

Liposuction is a correction of the body by removing excess fat from the subcutaneous abdomen.

Such a radical procedure, as a rule, is resorted to in the event that it was not possible to achieve completely satisfactory results with the help of physical exercises and various diets and folk remedies.

The main indication for liposuction is a disproportionately enlarged abdomen, which disrupts the contours of the figure. This procedure is often resorted to by women after childbirth, as well as athletes, as they often suffer from body imbalances that may arise due to exercise.

Liposuction of abdominal fat has several advantages:

• Long-term preservation of the result . If after diets there is usually re-deposition of fat, then after liposuction the result lasts for many years.
• Quickly achieved effect . With the help of 1 procedure you can get rid of 6 liters of fat.
• Absence of scars after the procedure .

But we should not forget that liposuction of abdominal fat is a significant health risk. In the absence of proper qualifications of specialists and erroneous actions, serious complications can develop.

At the moment there are several ways to carry out liposuction of fat on the abdomen.

Classic (vacuum): performed using a cannula, called a cannula, which is connected to a vacuum apparatus with a tube.



• Produced by pumping out fat using a cannula.
• In the area of ​​the abdomen, an incision of about 1.5 cm is made, a cannula is inserted into it, which breaks the integrity of the fat cells and their contents are pumped out using a vacuum.
• The procedure is performed under general anesthesia.

Laser: is also carried out using a cannula, to which a laser beam penetrates through a probe, destroying fat cells.

• The contents of the cells become liquid and exits through incisions and through the excretory system.
• Laser liposuction is the most painless and less traumatic.

Oscilatory: is a modern advanced vacuum liposuction method.

• It is performed on the same principle, but the cannula moves more rapidly.
• This method allows you to get rid of 3 kg of fat in one procedure.

Ultrasound: the principle of the procedure is that fat cells are destroyed by an ultrasonic wave.

• The contents of the cells are sucked off by vacuum.
• As well as the laser method is the least traumatic.

Tumescentny: this method has a lot of positive feedback and is the highest quality and safest.

• Its principle is that with the help of an improved cannula a special solution is injected under the skin that destroys fat cells.
• The mixture of this solution and the cells is removed using a vacuum.
• This method has virtually no complications and is the most expensive.

Depending on the complexity, the technique chosen and the area of ​​intervention, the liposuction procedure may take from 30 minutes to several hours.

It should be remembered that liposuction of abdominal fat has a number of contraindications:

• The presence of diseases in the acute or chronic stage.
• Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
• Kidney disease.
• Hepatitis.
• Diseases of the pulmonary system.
• The presence of diabetes.
• Oncological diseases.
• Allergic reactions.
• Diseases of the circulatory and vascular system.
• The presence of mental illness.
• Obesity.
• Pregnancy.

The duration of the rehabilitation period , as a rule, depends on the scale of the intervention area, the general condition of the patient’s immune system. After a single procedure, you can go home after a few hours, but sometimes it may be necessary to observe specialists for several days.

Stages and features of rehabilitation after liposuction of abdominal fat:

• The first 1-2 weeks there is an increase in temperature, pain, swelling. During this period, physiotherapy, antibiotics, painkillers can be prescribed.
• Within 1-2 months in the area of ​​liposuction may be observed seals.
• During the month, and sometimes more must wear compression underwear.
• During the month, physical activity is prohibited.

The most common complications after liposuction of abdominal fat:

• The presence of an uneven contour and bumps. These defects may appear due to uneven pumping of fat cells.
• Severe swelling and hematomas. They appear as a result of non-compliance by the patient with recommendations on the absence of excessive activity, as well as after extensive and traumatic liposuction procedures.
• Loss of skin sensitivity.

Sometimes side effects can appear in more severe forms:

• The occurrence of anemia and bleeding
• Thromboembolism (vascular occlusion)
• Infection infection
• Nerve damage
• Metabolic problems

The cost of abdominal liposuction depends on many factors, such as the qualifications of the doctor, the prestige of the clinic, the technique of the procedure and many others. The exact price of each individual case can be found only at the consultation of the doctor.

The average price for 1 procedure of liposuction of the abdomen in cities and regions:

• Saratov: 20,000 rubles
• Voronezh: 15,000 rubles
• Perm: 30,000 rubles
• Minsk: 8500 rubles
• Nizhny Novgorod: 30,000 rubles
• Ufa: 28,000 rubles
• Vladivostok: 30,000 rubles
• Moscow: 32,000 rubles
• Rostov: 40,000 rubles
• Ukraine: 30,000 hryvnia

Fat removal from the abdomen: how to most effectively remove fat from the abdomen

In addition to liposuction, there is another way to remove fat from the abdomen, which is used either alone or with liposuction.

For example, if there is a discrepancy between the abdominal muscles, hanging parts of the skin, scars, or stretch marks, then liposuction alone will be ineffective, and in this case abdominoplasty is used.

Abdominoplasty is an operation to remove fat from the abdomen, which removes not only subcutaneous fat, but also excess skin.

This operation is a radical way and it is recommended to resort to it only in the following cases:

• If after losing weight on the skin formed severe skin folds.
• If formed fatty hanging apron.
• In the presence of diastase.
• In the case of stretch marks after delivery.
• In the event of rough scars and stitches.
• With the omission of the anterior wall of the peritoneum.

At the moment there are several ways to conduct surgery to remove fat from the abdomen:

Endoscopic . This method of operation is carried out without any incisions of muscle tissue and skin, but only with the help of punctures with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The necessary tools and tubes are inserted through them. The main advantage of this technique is that there is no postoperative scar left after it, the probability of complications is significantly reduced, and the rehabilitation period is also reduced.

The endoscopic method of fat removal is relevant in the presence of stretch marks and weakened muscle tone. In cases where it is necessary to eliminate the fat "apron" and sagging skin, it is ineffective. The operation takes about two hours and is sometimes combined with liposuction.

Classic . This method of surgery is used in the most severe cases, such as sagging of the skin, the presence of fat "apron", the presence of scars. The principle of operation is that an incision is made above the pubis. The excess skin and fat are separated, removed, then the muscle tissue is stitched. This method has many contraindications and often complications.

Mini abdominoplasty . This technique is an intermediate option between the classic operation to remove fat from the abdomen and liposuction. This type of surgery is carried out in cases of slight sagging of the skin, small stretch marks. The technique is to remove excess tissue and fat through a small incision. This method is less traumatic and safe compared to the classical one.

Before the operation, it is necessary to undergo a series of tests, in particular:

• General and biochemical analysis of blood.
• Blood test for HIV.
• Electrocardiogram removal.
• In some cases - an anesthesiologist consultation.

Regardless of the method of operation, the patient is given general anesthesia. The operation lasts from 2 to 5 hours, depending on the complexity of the case and the method of correction.

Like any other, surgery to remove fat on the abdomen has contraindications:

• The presence of diabetes.
• Infectious diseases.
• Endocrine pathology.
• Oncological diseases.
• Diseases of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.
• Violations of the circulatory system, especially problems with clotting.

The rehabilitation period in the absence of complications is about a month. The first 2-3 days the patient remains in the clinic under the supervision of doctors, he is prescribed antibiotics and painkillers, sometimes, if required, anticoagulants.

After discharge at home, it is recommended to follow the recommendations of the doctor, which necessarily include:

• use of antibacterial agents and painkillers;
• wearing a special linen or bandage;
• compliance with the rules of dressings;
• periodic visits to the clinic for examinations;
• dieting

In some cases, prescribed physiotherapy and massage.

During the healing period is prohibited:

• to visit baths and saunas;
• protect from UV rays;
• eliminate physical activity.