Liposuction at Sakra world Hospital

Liposuction is usually done as an ambulatory procedure in a properly equipped doctor's office, or a hospital and requires hospitalization in special cases where a large volume of fat is being removed. Local anesthesia is used in most cases except if a large area or volume of fat is being treated, general anesthesia or deep sedation with a local anesthetic may be used.

At sakra world hospital, liposuction procedures is performed by, Dr. Rajendra S Gujjalanavar, MBBS, DNB (Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery), DNB (Plastic surgery), Fellowship( Microsurgery) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Senior Consultant - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  Dr. Rajendra S Gujjalanavar has completed fellowship training in cosmetic surgery from Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea and in supermicrosurgery and Lymphatic surgery from World Center for Lymphedema, NCGM Hospital, Tokyo, Japan. After training, he completed numerous fellowships and training with world famous plastic surgeons to gain further expertise. With all his experience, he ensures that each of his surgeries is performed with international standards in planning, performing and follow up processes pertaining to the surgery.

Dr. Vybhav Deraje at Sakra World Hospital specializes in a wide range of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. He is an MS (General Surgery), DNB (Plastic Surgery), Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery (ACFU, Australia). Dr. Vybhav has completed his MBBS from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, MS, General Surgery from Mysore Medical College, Mysore and DNB, Plastic Surgery from Lok Nayak Hospital and associated MAMC, New Delhi. Further, he has also obtained his Fellowship in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery from The Australian Craniofacial Unit, Australia. His last assignment prior to joining Sakra was with The Australian Craniofacial Unit, Australia. He has worked with various other institutions like Queen Victoria Hospital, UK, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore and Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore.

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction is an invasive surgical procedure done primarily to improve the body contours and proportion by removing excess fat deposits between the skin and muscle. The focus areas usually involve tummy, hips, thighs and arms which are often resistant to diet and exercise.

What does a Liposuction procedure do?     
Liposuction techniques may be used to reduce localized fat deposits of the:

• Thighs
• Hips and buttocks
• Abdomen and waist
• Upper arms
• Back
• Inner knee
• Chest area
• Cheeks, chin and neck
• Calves and ankles

The main aim of the procedure is to reshape the problem areas of the body as mentioned above, and not merely to reduce weight. In men these areas mostly include the waist and back and outer thighs and hips for women.

Apart from this, liposuction is also used in treating some medical conditions like:

• Lipomas - Benign fatty tumors
• Abnormal enlargement of the male breasts (gynecomastia or pseudogynecomastia)
• Metabolic disorders causing deposition of fat in the body

Although, Liposuction is a successful procedure with many positive outcomes both aesthetically and medically, it is important to understand that liposuction does not help in treating obesity, cellulite, stretch marks or sagging skin. It is simply not a substitute for diet and exercise to reduce weight.

Types of Liposuction Techniques

• Tumescent liposuction. This technique uses a local anesthetic solution containing lidocaine and epinephrine to numb the area where the suction tube is to be inserted and liposuction is done through the traditional approach.

• Ultrasound-assisted liposuction. This technique uses ultrasound to liquefy the fat, which makes it easier to remove. This technique may be particularly helpful in removing fat from the upper abdomen, sides, and back.

• Laser-assisted liposuction. This technique uses low-energy waves to liquefy the fat, which is removed through a small cannula.

Who is the right candidate for a Liposuction?

Patients with the following conditions are considered to be suitable for this procedure:

• Area with excess fat resistant to “diet and exercise”
• Adults within 30% of their ideal weight who have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone
• Non-smokers
• Healthy individuals, without any life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing
• Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for body contouring
• Liposuction is equally effective for both men and women

Who is the right person to perform a Liposuction?

The surgeon has to be a qualified and a board certified cosmetic plastic surgeon only along with good sculpting and suctioning skills for performing a flawless liposuction. The result of liposuction depends a lot on the doctor’s experience and acumen in sculpting and suctioning.