When the weather warms up, clothes become lighter. As the body is exposed, more and more people are thinking about liposuction. I learned about liposuction with a Haidak expert.
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Q. What is liposuction?
Liposuction involves injecting a solution containing a local anesthetic, saline, and a vasoconstrictor into the subcutaneous fat to make it easier for the fat cells to come out of the body, and then taking them out of the body through an inhaler.
– Haidaq Family Medicine Counseling Doctor Lee Cheol-hoon (Woojinsae Clinic)
Q. I heard that male inhalation surgery is more dangerous, is it true?
It is true that men have less fat than women, so be careful when performing the procedure. However, the method of treatment is not significantly different.
– Director Bae Seong-gyu, counseling doctor at Haidak Plastic Surgery Clinic (ABC Plastic Surgery Clinic)
Q. How should I manage after surgery?
During the recovery period after liposuction, there may be swelling or bruising, which usually subsides and disappears over 2 to 3 weeks. At this time, if you apply cold compresses to the swelling symptoms, it will help to subside quickly, and if the bruises are severe or you want to get rid of them faster, purchasing a bruise cream and applying it will also help relieve symptoms. In addition, it is recommended to take antibiotics prescribed by the hospital the day before surgery to prevent inflammation and vitamin K to help reduce bruising after surgery.
– Haidaq Surgery Counseling Doctor Heo Jae-hoon (247 Surgery Clinic)
Q. The scars are too bad after the surgery. How do I do it?
Mild early liposuction scars can be improved with scar ointment. Moderate or older liposuction scars require specialized treatment. In the past, scar treatment was a difficult field, but recently it can be improved using lasers, so don’t worry too much. You can think of it as a regeneration technique that transforms fibrous tissue deformed by surgery into a completely new fibrous tissue. Unlike conventional lasers, there are few side effects such as pain, redness, and pigmentation after the procedure, and it has the advantage of not interfering with daily life.
– Haidaq Dermatology Counseling Doctor Lee Sang-min (I Love Dermatology Clinic)
Q. Are there any side effects?
Side effects of liposuction include bumpiness, adhesions caused by the skin sticking directly to the muscle, and weight gain due to poor management after surgery. After surgery, a compression garment is worn over the surgical area to reduce the fat layer. It can become bumpy if not worn or poorly maintained. Also, if the fat is not removed evenly during liposuction, the skin may look bumpy due to the area where the fat layer remains.
– Director Jang Woo-seok, a consultant at Haidak Plastic Surgery Clinic
* This article has been reconstructed from a Haidak expert’s answer.
Help = Haidak Counseling Doctor Lee Cheol-hoon (Family Medicine Specialist at Woojinsae Hospital), Haidak Counseling Doctor Bae Seong-kyu (ABC Plastic Surgery Clinic Plastic Surgery Specialist), Haidak Counseling Doctor Heo Jae-hoon (Surgical Specialist at 247 Surgery Clinic), Haidak Counseling Doctor Director Lee Sang-min (I Love Dermatology Clinic, dermatologist), Haidak Counseling Doctor Jang Woo-seok (Plastic Surgery Specialist)
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