Lipo Procedure and its Pros and Cons

The lipo procedure is an invasive operation that hopes to achieve fat free regions of the body. The aim of this is to remove the fat concentrated on the body parts that the doctor might recommend for the procedure. There are factors that will make a patient an ideal candidate for it and these should be followed by the doctor in order to keep the individual safe. In spite being a routine operation that is performed by hundreds of cosmetic surgeons all over the United States of America, there are some pros and cons to it, which the patient needs to know before undergoing it. Advantages There are several advantages that can be gleaned from the lipo procedure. One of these includes losing weight and losing fat. This is the main objective of the surgery. After losing all of the fat, the patient can opt to get more procedures that can help to improve his or her appearance. Usually after this procedure, the fat deposits do not return to the area and the patient is virtually assured of being fat free. Another advantage of the operation is that it is minimally invasive and in the right plastic surgeon's hands, it is safe. The incisions are small (just enough for the vacuum rod to fit in) and the doctor can basically assure the patient that the incisions will be invisible after a few months. Qualified and certified doctors are highly capable of giving their patients sound advice regarding their safety and wellbeing. The lipo procedure can take up to an hour or several ours, depending on the areas which will be vacuumed. Most doctors use a local anesthetic and the patient can actually go home after the session. This is another advantage that many people like about the surgery. Recovery is also quite quick for this kind of cosmetic surgery procedure. Disadvantages One of the disadvantages of the operation actually lies in the hands of the plastic surgeon. With it come risks that can endanger the life of the patient if the doctor is incompetent or if there are underlying conditions, which are ignored. The patient needs to be assessed carefully and thoroughly before the lipo can push through. Without the proper and correct diagnosis and assessment, the operation may yield risks that can endanger the patient. The bruising and swelling that come after the procedure can be daunting and sore for several days. Alleviating this may need some cold and warm compresses or the need for medication. Another downside to it is the draining of the saline solution that is pumped into the area to liquefy the fat. The draining may last up to a few days depending on the extent of the operation. The swelling can also mask the actual positive result of the lipo. The temporary swelling lasts for just a few days and then the positive results will show himself or herself. These are just a few of the pros and cons that one may encounter with the operation. It is best to talk to the doctor thoroughly for more information.