Body Shaping Operations and Auxiliary Methods in Aesthetic Surgery
Body shaping operations are one of the most frequently performed operations in aesthetic surgery. One of them is regional shaping operations. Regional shaping operations are applications performed in body contour disorders in order to meet the patient's expectations appropriately.
Regional shaping and body shaping operations that are frequently performed are liposuction and abdominal, arm, leg stretching operations. Regional shaping applications should definitely not be done for weight loss purposes.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is the most commonly performed body shaping operation. Liposuction is the process of removing localized fats by negative pressure method with the help of a thin tube. These thin tubes are called cannulas. These localized areas consist of the abdominal region, the inner and outer thighs of the thighs, the buttocks, the knee and under the chin. Breast enlargement observed in men and called gynecomastia can also be successfully treated with the liposuction method. Cannulas are placed in the adipose tissue after very small incisions are made and the volume is reduced by pulling out the adipose tissue with the vacuum applied at this time.
Liposuction can be performed both by the mechanical method performed classically, and by ultrasound and laser energy. The advantage of these methods, known as vaser and laser liposuction, is that they break down the fat better, shorten the operation time and reduce the edema and ecchymosis that occurs after the operation. In the liposuction procedure, which is a body shaping operation, the patient must first have realistic expectations.
Who Can Liposuction be Applied To?
Liposuction; It can correct body contours, increase a person's self-confidence, but it can never create an ideal body that covers the entire body. Patients who are suitable for liposuction application are patients with normal body weight, who have a tight and elastic skin structure, but who have excessive fat masses in certain parts of the body. Although age is not very important, skin elasticity decreases with aging and the indication for liposuction application decreases. As with every body shaping operation, recovery after liposuction is earlier in young skin after application. If there is an excess of skin and a decrease in skin elasticity, different surgical procedures (such as removing fat and excess skin together) come to the fore instead of liposuction.
How is the Process After Liposuction?
After liposuction, special printed clothes (corset-like) are applied immediately and the places where the fat mass is drained are reunited with the skin as soon as possible and the cavity is filled. After the liposuction operation, patients can return to normal daily life activities within 4-5 days. However, for intensive activities (running, tennis, aerobics, etc.), it is necessary to wait for the swelling to pass and the tissues to settle down (for a period of 3-6 weeks). The final shape of the body contours is evident when this edema (swelling) passes.
Before and after liposuction, auxiliary body shaping methods can be used for the patient to get the most effective result. Vacuum, USG, Vibration, Radiofrequency, etc. regional shaping procedures are carried out using technologies. Shaping the regional preferred protocol; dietician before the operation, control and, if necessary, dietary management, preparation and shaping devices for operation with regional post-operative regional shaping shaping devices in order to reduce the edema that occurs in the postoperative period, the use of regional devices.
What is Arm Lift Surgery (Brachioplasty)?
Arm lift surgery or brachioplasty, as it is also called, is performed as a result of sagging of the upper arm region due to various factors. At the beginning of these factors in question, the progression of age and excessive weight gain and loss are coming.
Things to Consider Before Arm Lift Surgery
What the doctor says before the arm lift surgery, which is a body shaping operation, is very important. The patient must follow the doctor's instructions completely.
The following should be considered before arm lift surgery:
- Smoking and alcohol use should be discontinued at least 1 week before the operation.
- Blood thinners should not be used.
- If any infectious disease develops before surgery, the doctor should definitely be informed.
How is the Process After Arm Lift Surgery?
Arm lift surgery is included in body shaping operations. After the operation, every advice and instruction given by the doctor should be followed.
The issues that need to be considered after arm lift surgery are as follows:
- An arm brace should be worn for the period determined by your doctor.
- For several weeks after surgery, no weights should be lifted and strenuous movements and exercises should be avoided. Otherwise, undesirable situations such as opening of the seams may occur.
- Smoking should be discontinued in order for the postoperative recovery process to be more comfortable.
What is a Tummy Tuck Surgery (Abdominoplasty)?
Another of the body shaping operations is tummy tuck surgery. Abdominoplasty, also known as tummy tuck surgery, is performed to eliminate excess fat tissues around the abdomen and regulate the elasticity of the skin in the relevant area.
Abdominoplasty is performed in order to eliminate aesthetic concerns. In some patients, in order to get more effective results from tummy tuck surgery, tummy tuck surgery and liposuction are performed in combination.
It should be remembered that tummy tuck surgery does not aim to weaken the entire body. Abdominoplasty surgery is performed by various methods (sports, diet, various exercises, etc.) are applied to people who cannot remove excess fat and stretch marks in the abdominal area.
What is Leg Lift Surgery?
Another body shaping operation is leg stretching surgery. Sagging and cracks are observed on the legs due to the progression of age and excess weight gain and loss. As a result, both a decrease in the quality of life and aesthetic concerns arise in people. Leg stretching surgery is performed in the leg area in terms of eliminating aesthetic concerns and restoring functionality.
