Liposuction is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of fat deposits by suction and the subsequent modeling of the body. Each area of the body is treated independently.
It removes the localized deposits of fat that are resistant to diets and physical exercise. If you try to keep fit and you eat healthy food and still you can't get rid of the fat of certain areas of your body, especially in the abdomen, hips, knees, ankles, arms and face, then liposuction may be the answer you are looking for.
It models your body.
If programmed correctly, the fat removed may be used to add volume to your buttocks.
The surgeon will make a very small incision of approximately 0.1 inches long (3 mm) and will insert a small tube called cannula under your skin. The cannula may be connected to a device that generates high vacuum pressure, or to a special syringe. The unwanted fat deposits, which prior to this process were treated with injections of a special liquid (saline solution combined with local anesthesia and a vasoconstrictor), are removed from under your skin through the cannula by suction.
This liquid generates the adequate conditions for the extraction of fat. The cannula is moved under the skin to reach all the desired areas. The number of incisions vary according to the characteristics of each area, but it is usually more than one. In order to make the outward appearance more homogeneous, the surgeon will have to perform the suction in a pattern of crossing lines, making it necessary to introduce the cannula from different positions. Hospitalization If your case is simple, it requires no hospitalization. If your case involved very large areas and you needed to be given general anesthesia, you will have to be hospitalized for a day.
Anesthesia: Local anesthesia and complementary sedation for simple cases. General anesthesia if the area that is going to be treated is too large. Surgery length: Between 30 minutes and 3 hours, according
to the complexity of the case.
It does not lift hanging skin. If your
problem is the excess skin, we recommend that you visit the section
of our site devoted to dermolipectomy.
It does not cure obesity. If you suffer severe eating disorders,
you may be interested in visiting the section of our site devoted
to bariatric surgery.
It does not eliminate cellulite. Liposuction deals
with deep fat deposits, whereas cellulite is a superficial problem.
It does not make you look like somebody else and it does not guarantee
that you will be treated differently by others
Liposuction Surgery: The Results Liposuction usually has very good results, both for men and for women of any age, regardless of the weight of the patient. After a typical liposuction performed in the abdomen or waist, you may lose between 7 to 11 pounds (3.5 to 5 kg), according to the area treated.
Your body will have more harmonious lines, which will probably make you feel more satisfied when you look at yourself and will make it easier to choose new clothes. The scars, which are very small, will become unnoticeable in no time.
Take a look at the before and after photos that some
of our patients
body and face
Get to know Dr Eduardo Gallo’s
team of surgeons:
Dr. Eduardo Gallo works with a team of some of the best, experienced surgeons.
A professional from his team will be assigned to you, according to the treatments you will be requiring.
Dr. Eduardo Gallo performs personally when multiple treatments in a surgical act are needed.
Dr Eduardo Gallo’s team:
- Dr. Eduardo Gallo - View CV
- Dr. Lopez, Marisol - View CV
- Dr. Acerbi, Maria Eugenia - View CV
- Dr. Turnbull, Analia - View CV
Services included in this package
Bilingual Assistant & Transportation
EKG and cardiac test
Bandage, girdles, band, sleeves or binder according to the area
Doctor's fees
Surgery room
Supplies and disposable materials
Anesthesia
All transfers from and to the airport, medical appointments and surgery
Pre Surgical Tests - Plastic Surgery
It is required that you stay in Buenos Aires for 10 nights in order to complete all pre/post operative checkups and consultations. This package does not include accommodations, however we offer special rates at the Howard Johnson, the Golf Towers and the Sures hotel. The hotels are based upon availability.
For your information, the price published is a special price and is only valid when the total package exceeds USD 2200.
The information provided on Plenitas.com is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her physician. The results explained in this procedure come as a result of our experience with patients and of our doctors´ advise
