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The hydrolipo, also called tumescent liposuction, is a plastic surgery indicated to remove localized fat from various parts of the body that is done under local anesthesia, that is, the person is awake during the entire procedure, being able to inform the medical team of any discomfort. that you may be feeling.
This plastic surgery is indicated when it is necessary to remodel the body contour and not to treat obesity, in addition, as it is done under local anesthesia, recovery is faster and there is less risk of complications.
How hydrolipo is made
The hydrolipo should be done in a cosmetic surgery clinic or hospital, under local anesthesia, and always with a plastic surgeon who has mastered this technique. The person must remain awake throughout the procedure but will not be able to see what the doctors are doing, similar to what happens in a cesarean section, for example.
To do the procedure, a solution is applied to the area to be treated that contains anesthetic and adrenaline in order to decrease sensitivity in the area and prevent blood loss. Then, a small cut is made in the place so that a microtube connected to a vacuum can be introduced and, thus, it will be possible to remove the fat from the place. After placing the microtube, the doctor will perform reciprocating movements to make the fat suck and put into a storage system.
At the end of the aspiration of all the desired fat, the doctor makes the dressing, indicates the placement of the brace and the person is taken to the room to recover. The average duration of the hydrolipo varies between 2 and 3 hours.
In what locations can it be done?
The most suitable places in the body to perform hydrolipo are the abdominal region, arms, inner thighs, chin (chin) and flanks, which is that fat that is on the side of the belly and on the back.
What is the difference between hydrolipo, mini lipo and lipo light?
Despite having different names, both hydrolipo, mini lipo, lipo light and tumescent liposuction refer to the same aesthetic procedure. But the main difference between traditional liposuction and hydrolipo is the type of anesthesia that is used. While traditional lipo is performed in a surgical center with general anesthesia, hydrolipo is performed under local anesthesia, however large doses of the substance are necessary to have the anesthetic effect.
How is recovery
In the postoperative period it is recommended that the person rest and make no effort, and depending on the recovery and the aspirated area, the person can return to their normal activities within 3 to 20 days.
The diet should be light and foods rich in water and healing are more indicated, such as eggs and fish rich in omega 3. The person should leave the hospital bandaged and with a bandage and this should only be removed for the bath, and should be placed again next.
Manual lymphatic drainage can be performed before surgery and after lipo, being very useful to remove excess fluids that form after surgery and to reduce the risk of fibrosis, which are small hardened areas on the skin, giving a quicker result and beautiful. The ideal is to perform at least 1 session before surgery and after lipo, drainage should be performed daily for 3 weeks. After this period, drainage should be performed on alternate days for another 3 weeks. See how lymphatic drainage is done.
After 6 weeks of liposuction there is no need to continue with manual lymphatic drainage and the person can remove the brace, returning to physical activity as well.
Possible risks of hydrolipo
When tumescent liposuction is performed by properly trained plastic surgeons, the chances of complications are minimal, since only local anesthesia is applied and the substance that is present in the injection prevents bleeding and reduces the formation of bruises. Thus, hydrolipo, when performed by a trained doctor, is considered a surgical procedure.
However, despite this, there is a risk of the formation of seromas, which are liquids accumulated near the scar site, which can be reabsorbed by the body or have to be removed by the doctor with the help of a syringe, days after surgery. Know the factors that favor the formation of the seroma and how to avoid it.