Liposuction

Liposuction is a procedure to remove localized excess subcutaneous fat. This subcutaneous fat is not very sensitive to dieting and can be very embarrassing. This procedure is by no means a weight-loss method, but it does help to refine and sculpt the figure.
It is the most widely performed cosmetic surgery procedure in the world.
The result of liposuction depends directly on the quality of the patient's skin. If a patient has poor-quality skin, the result will be mediocre because the skin will not tighten after the procedure.

Purpose of liposuction:

The aim of liposuction is to remove localized excess fat that is difficult to reduce with diet.

The most common locations are
➊ tummy tuck liposuction
➋ liposuction of love handles or sides

➌ saddlebags liposuction
➍ liposuction of the outer thighs
➎ inner thigh and knee liposuction

Indication for liposuction:

The best results are obtained when the skin is of good quality.
It is therefore essential to know that liposuction should only be performed if:
-Excess fat is localized
-The skin is of good quality
A medical consultation with a cosmetic surgeon is therefore essential to determine whether liposuction will produce good results.
The surgeon must therefore establish a project with the patient and discuss the benefits of liposuction (fat suction) as well as the risks (sagging skin and waves).
Factors influencing skin quality include genetics, age, sun exposure, weight variations, smoking and moisturizing creams.

Can the fat removed be transferred to the breasts or buttocks?

Yes, in fact the fat removed can be used to perform a buttock augmentation or a breast augmentation by fat transfer. If you are interested in fat transfer, ask your surgeon about its feasibility.

Anaesthesia :

Liposuction requires general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia.

Intervention:

Developed by Yves-Gérard Illouz in 1977, the principle of liposuction involves the practitioner inserting rounded, blunt-tipped foam cannulas through small incisions in the area to be treated. Perforated at their ends with various orifices, these cannulas are connected to a closed circuit in which a negative pressure is created.
On the morning of the operation, Dr. David will make pre-operative drawings, and then perform the tumescent technique using a lipomatic, which enables better and less traumatic aspiration. This guarantees more harmonious fat suction.
Liposuction can take from 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Operative sequences :

- One day's hospitalization in most cases.
- Wear a compression girdle or lipopanty for 1 month.
- Visible results after 2 to 3 months.

Covered by Social Security :

No

The abdomen is a part of the body that is often exposed to the elements, and whose disfigurements are difficult to bear. There are two surgical techniques for improving the abdominal wall: liposuction and abdominoplasty. Liposuction is only indicated for patients with excess fat without skin slackening. With the advent of liposuction in 1977, abdominal cosmetic surgery has become very commonplace, with simpler post-operative follow-up.

Liposuction or body contouring

At its most basic level, liposuction is the removal of excess and unwanted fat using suction techniques.

The art of liposuction in Nice builds on this basic principle, aesthetically slimming, smoothing, shaping and sculpting to achieve natural body contours.

While liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures, achieving beautiful results with liposuction is a rare skill.

Understanding your desires and goals, appreciating the balance between your unique distribution of excess fat and the elasticity of your skin, and the experience and skill of your surgeon are the key determinants of the beautiful results you can achieve.

The areas that can be treated are almost limitless, provided that skin elasticity is sufficient. Liposuction can be used to reduce and refine thighs, hips, knees, abdomen, flanks, lower back, chest, arms and neck, individually or in various combinations.

Liposuction in Nice should not be regarded as a miracle solution for the severely overweight. To achieve beautiful results, the best approach to liposuction is a "team effort" between you and your plastic surgeon.

The best candidate for liposuction is at or near ideal body weight, maximizing dietary modifications and exercise prior to surgery.

This will pave the way for the highest levels of safety, as well as the most balanced and attractive contours.

I use body mass index, or BMI, as a guideline to maximize safety and aesthetics with liposuction. The ideal candidate for liposuction has a BMI between 20 and 25 kg/m2.

People with a BMI just over 25 who have reached a weight loss plateau after diet and exercise may be considered, and those with a BMI over 27.5 are not candidates for liposuction.

Just as every individual's physique and desires are different, every plastic surgeon is different too. The plastic surgeon you choose to perform your liposuction is of paramount importance.

In preparation for your liposuction in Nice , the most important factor is to achieve a sustainable weight loss and fitness plateau. Since the best liposuction results are achieved when there is only localized adiposity or isolated fat deposits, it's important that you make every effort to optimize your health and fitness with diet and exercise before your surgery.

This will maximize the safety, aesthetics and longevity of your results.

What is the procedure for liposuction?

Immediately prior to the liposuction procedure, I will perform "topographical markings" on all areas to be treated.

For very small areas of excess fat, local anesthesia only will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Can I exercise after liposuction?

After most liposuction procedures, light cardio (treadmill, elliptical, outdoor walking) can be resumed about 5 days, more vigorous workouts can resume about two weeks, and exercise and training are generally unlimited at 4-6 weeks.