Liposuction

It is the ‘GOLD STANDARD’ procedure for permanent removal of skin fat

Q: What is liposuction?

A: Liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure for the removal of stubborn fat resistant to diet and exercise. It is done by using small cannualas to give a slimmer contour to the body and face.

Q: What are the indications for liposuction?

A: Liposuction can be performed on anyone above 18 years of age.

It works best for stubborn localised fat deposits which are resistant to diet and exercise from areas like the tummy, love handles (flanks), buttocks, thighs, double chin and jowls

Q: What is the difference between Safe Liposuction an unsafe liposuction?

A: Safe Liposuction is performed in a fully awake patient under tumescent local anesthesia without any sedation. Unsafe Liposuction is performed under general anesthesia, regional anesthesia or heavy sedation and combined with multiple surgeries when multiple body areas are treated together. Most liposuction complications and deaths are attributed to such unsafe practices and complications arising out of Anaesthesia.

Q: What is the unique SafeLIPO protocol practiced by SkinCity?

A: Skin City SafeLIPO Is a unique protocol combining safe tumescent liposuction, laser liposuction, ultra sound lipolysis and radio frequency skin firming. This ensures guaranteed safety, permanent fat cell destruction, smooth silky skin texture and unbelievable post liposuction skin firming. The patient walks into Skin City at 10 am and walks out at 4 pm after undergoing ‘SafeLIPO’. The patient does not even need painkillers after the procedure. One can treat the entire body in multiple sessions, 1 to 2 body parts are covered in each session. A conscious patient who can stand and is ambulatory, affords excellent precision to balanced fat removal. In selected patients Skin City uses this unique concept of ‘Orthostatic SafeLIPO’ which is performed with fine cannulas, while the patient is in an upright o standing position. The utmost precision attained in the shaping and the complete assurance of safety in Orthostatic SafeLIPO is commendable.

SkinCity’s dermatologists are trained in liposuction by various international experts and is affiliated to ASDS, DASIL, ACSI, etc.

Q: What is Laser SafeLIPO?

A: The addition of the latest 1470nm optical fiber laser has made SafeLIPO even more safe and quick. It allows more fat removal besides giving amazing post procedure skin tightening.

Q: When can I join work post procedure?

A: You can join work the next day.

Q: What is the post operative advice?

A: Withhold strenuous activities for a week and wear pressure garments for 3-6 months.

Q: What happens to the excess skin?

A: Skin by virtue of its elasticity undergoes contracture and adheres to underlying musculature. Liposuction can be complemented with non surgical skin tightening procedures e.g Radiofrequency.

Q: Will I have any scars?

A: Small incisions of 3-5 mm size will be made, but the scars are usually hidden in the skin creases and will fade eventually and become undetectable.