Liposuction (Lose Excess Fat, Sculpt Your Body)

・Those traveling to Bangkok.
・Those with flabby arms / stomach.
・Those who wish to reduce the number of fat cells in certain isolated areas of the body.
・Those who with localized fat deposits that refuse to go away even after exercise and dieting.
・Those who wish to enhance and change their body contour.

With the presence of Liposuction, slimming down has never been easier. Liposuction targets places on your body that refuse to lose fat, hence sculpting your body along the way, creating a more proportional and desirable body shape. With Liposuction, unsightly bulges of fat can be removed. Although fat is removed in Liposuction, this procedure is not a weight loss solution. Instead, Liposuction aims to enhance the shape of your body.

You may opt for tumescent liposuction or vaser liposuction, the only difference being that the latter uses an ultrasonic probe that helps to emulsify the fat before removing the fat with suction.

1. A large volume of a solution will be injected into the target area. This solution contains Lidocaine (anesthetic effect) and epinephrine (decreases bleeding).
2. A special cannula (diameter = 2, 3, 4 or 5 mm) will be inserted through a tiny skin incision. Then, fat will be suctioned out.
3. The incision will be closed with stitches.
4. This procedure will be performed under general anesthesia.

<Advantages>
· Sculpts the body into a nicer shape
· Removes stubborn fat in certain parts of the body
· Treats Gynecomastia
· Creates a more natural-looking fat distribution
· Removes excess skin (in those with extreme weight loss after obesity)
· Reduces swelling in those with Lymphedema
· Long-lasting results

<Limitations>
· Risk of complications such as embolism, seroma, edema, fluid imbalance, infection, nerve compression, visceral perforations.

· Light to moderate physical activities can be done the day following the liposuction.
· Strenuous activities may be gradually resumed 1 month after surgery.
· Snugly and continuously wrap the treated area with a compression bandage for 6 days to 2 weeks.
· Do not apply ice packs or a heating pad to the skin overlying the areas treated by liposuction.
· Do not soak in a bath, Jacuzzi, pool or beach for at least 7 days after surgery.
· Keep the incision area clean.
· You may take a shower 2 days post-surgery.
· Return for follow-up check as scheduled for the removal of stitches.
· Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed 48 hours before and after the surgery.

*Observing the above post-liposuction care rules will protect you from complications of liposuction.

Q1: What are the other uses of Liposuction?
A1: Although most commonly used for cosmetic body shaping, liposuction can also be used to reduce breast size in men with large breasts (gynecomastia) or to remove fat tumors (lipomas).

Q2: Do I have to take care of my body after liposuction?
A2: Yes. Liposuction is not a weight loss surgery. This means that a healthy lifestyle should be followed in order to maintain a good body weight. Remember, liposuction is supposed to help you obtain a slimmer and better-proportioned body. While the results of liposuction last for a lifetime and are permanent, the fat cells that remain after the procedure can grow bigger if you put on weight.

Q3: Which parts of the body can Liposuction be applied to?
A3: The abdomen, back, buttocks, chest, inner knees, hips, flanks/love handles, necklines, under-chin area, thighs and upper arms etc.

Q4: Are there any alternative to Liposuction?
A4: Certainly. You may also consider coolsculpting and mesotherapy.

Q5: Will I be awake during surgery?
A5: Due to general anaesthesia administered, you will be sleeping throughout.

Q6: Will this treatment make my tummy flat?
A6: Take note that liposuction only removes excess fat under the skin and not inside your abdominal cavity. Hence, you can expect a slimmer but not completely flat tummy.

[Clinic Name] Yanhee Hospital
[Location] Bangkok
[Nearest Station/ Nearest Tourist Destination] Walking distance to shopping places, FamilyMart, Horseriding place, Futsal Court and 1 min walk to bus station (Bang Phlat).
[Clinic Opening Time] Open 24 hours