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Body contouring, or body sculpting, can eliminate fat, shape areas of the body, and tighten skin.

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LIPOSUCTION

Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that involves the removal of stubborn body fat with the aim of improving the overall appearance of the body. Fat removed during liposuction should not return as long as you maintain a stable weight after the procedure.

Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that involves the removal of stubborn body fat with the aim of improving the overall appearance of the body. One of the main advantages of liposuction is that typically results are indeed permanent. Fat removed during liposuction should not return as long as you maintain a stable weight after the procedure.Current surgical guidelines suggest that about 0.5 to 6 liters of fat can be removed safely per treatment.

For women, liposuction is typically used to address the hips, thighs, love handles, buttocks and knees. For men, it is mostly used to treat the chest, stomach and the neck.Small liposuction procedures can be safely performed under local anesthesia, although larger operations (including more than one area) usually require general anesthesia.

Small liposuction procedures can be safely performed under local anesthesia, although larger operations (including more than one area) usually require general anesthesia.

You may be a good candidate for liposuction if:

  • You are within 30% of your ideal body weight
  • You have stubborn localized fat deposits that do not respond to diet or exercise (typical treatment areas are the stomach, thighs, arms, buttocks, cheeks, knees and ankles)
  • You would like to have better definition and a sleeker body contour in a specific area of your body
  • You follow a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle

You will also need to be physically and mentally healthy and have realistic expectations. Liposuction can be performed at any age, although younger people tend to have more elastic skin and therefore might experience quicker recovery with better results.

The Different Liposuction Techniques

There are a few different ways a liposuction can be performed. What they all have in common is the use of a thin tube, a cannula, which is connected to a surgical vacuum to literally suction the fat from your body.

Your plastic surgeon will walk you through the different options and help you find the most suitable method during your consultation.

Tumescent Liposuction

The most popular type of liposuction, tumescent liposuction is safer and more effective and requires less recovery time than standard liposuction. It is performed by injecting a solution containing lidocaine and epinephrine into the treatment areas. After injecting the solution, the surgeon will place a small incision to insert the cannula, which is connected to the liposuction machine.

Tumescent liposuction allows for liposuction to be performed completely under local anesthesia as well as effectively preventing surgical blood loss.

VASER Liposuction

Also known as ultrasonic liposuction, VASER liposuction has become increasingly popular in Bangkok over the last few years. This is a more precise technique that utilizes ultrasonic waves to target fat cells, essentially liquifying them, which makes fat removal much easier.

One of the main advantages of ultrasound-assisted liposuction is that it helps reduce pain and swelling after the surgery. It also allows the surgeon to target areas with dense fat deposits and is primarily used for fat removal in areas that would be difficult to treat with suction-based liposuction, including the chin, neck, cheeks, knees, and ankles.

VASER liposuction benefits:

  • Permanent removal of unwanted fat
  • Precise sculpting of difficult-to-treat areas of the body
  • Minimal tissue damage surrounding the treatment area
  • Reduced bleeding, swelling and pain during and after
  • Short recovery time compared to other techniques
  • Smoother results as the fat cells are liquified before removal
  • Promotes skin tightening by contracting the collagen fibres
  • Targets only fat cells leaving nearby tissues unharmed
  • Read the pre-surgery instructions.
  • This will help prevent complications and improve the outcome of your surgery.
  • Eat a healthy, well balanced diet for at least 2 weeks before surgery.
  • Arrange to have someone to drive you home after surgery.
  • Do not wear unnecessary jewelry or perfume on the day of the surgery and do not use a moisturizer.
  • You may eat a light breakfast in the morning no closer than two hours before surgery.
  • Read the recovery instructions. 
  • Expect to experience some bruising, swelling and soreness at first. This is normal and should subside within 2 weeks.
  • You should start walking around the day after surgery and increase your daily activity gradually.
  • If only a small area was treated, you may expect to return to work after 2-3 days; for larger areas, you may need to take up to 14 days off work.
  • Eat a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables and foods that contain plenty of fiber in order to avoid constipation.
  • You will normally need to wear a support garment for 2-4 weeks.
  • Light exercise may be resumed after 2-3 weeks.

SIX-PACK ABS VASER LIPOSUCTION

Six-pack Abs Vaser Liposuction surgery addresses the midsection by aiming to improve definition as well as reshaping the abdominal region in a cosmetically pleasing manner. The procedure gets its name from the advanced level of detailing and distinction it provides to enhance the abdomen.

This procedure is intended for individuals who want to improve the appearance of their midsection. Typically, this involves removing stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise.

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Prophylactic intravenous antibiotics are given, and standard tumescence (30 ml of 1% lidocaine plus 1000 ml of normal saline plus 1 ml of 1:1000 epinephrine) is infiltrated into the areas to be liposuctioned after the patient is prepared and draped in a sterile manner.

In female abdominal surgery, access to the upper abdominal inscriptions is often from inframammary breast augmentation incisions. The use of longer cannulas allows the placing of the abdominal incisions below the belt or the bikini line, thus hiding the scars completely under clothing.

  • Read the pre-surgery instructions.
  • This will help prevent complications and improve the outcome of your surgery.
  • Do not eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of the surgery.
  • Plan to take one week off work and your normal activities.
  • Read the recovery instructions.
  • It is normal to have some swelling and bruising in the abdomen. This will usually subside after a few days.
  • A compression garment should be worn for 3-6 weeks.
  • Light exercise may be resumed after 2-3 weeks.
  • It may take up to 6 months to see the full results.

ARM LIFT (BRACHIOPLASTY)

An Arm Lift or Brachioplasty is a cosmetic procedure that surgically removes aesthetically unpleasing saggy upper arms resulting from weight loss, pregnancy, or aging.

Loose upper arm skin is a very common cosmetic concern. Typical causes include significant weight loss, pregnancy or aging. Often, once a person loses weight the skin tissue can no longer recover, which leads to flaps of loose skin hanging from the upper arms.

Unfortunately, this loose skin doesn’t respond to exercise either, no matter how committed you are. Indeed, many women who have gone through pregnancy or lost weight suffer significantly from aesthetically unpleasing saggy upper arms to the extent that wearing a swimsuit or a sleeveless party dress seems like an impossible idea.

During an arm lift, excess skin and fat are removed from the inner surface to hide the scar. The incision runs from the armpit to just above the elbow. The remaining skin is re-draped and closed with sutures to create a tighter, more youthful look.

Arm lift surgery is also known as brachioplasty. The operation begins with an incision placed on the inside of the upper arm to surgically remove sagging skin.

The length of the incision depends on the amount of excess skin, typically extending to just above the elbow. The operation can be performed under general anaesthesia or sedation. If only a small amount of skin needs to be removed, local anaesthesia may be sufficient.

Following the operation, your arms will be wrapped in an elastic bandage or a compression garment to minimize swelling. For the same reason, you should elevate your arms with pillows when resting. Light exercises and stretching, as well as moving your fingers, will also help reduce swelling. Although it cannot be prevented entirely, this swelling subsides relatively quickly.

  • Read the pre-surgery instructions.
  • This will help prevent complications and improve the outcome of your surgery.
  • Plan to take 2-3 weeks off work and your normal activities.
  • Do not eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of the surgery.
  • Shower and shave your armpits in the morning of the surgery.
  • Read the recovery instructions.
  • You will be required to spend 1-2 nights at the hospital.
  • Bandages will be removed after 2 days.
  • You may need to wait 2-3 days before you shower.
  • Most people can return to work after 2-3 weeks.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for at least 6 weeks.
  • The scar will fade over time, although it may take a year or more for it to totally fade

THIGH LIFT

The thighs can lose their original shape and start accumulating fat as a result of aging. The skin on the inner and outer thighs can also start to sag or appear flabby. Sometimes patients are left with excess loose skin on the thighs as a result of significant weight loss. Although exercise helps to improve the condition of the muscles, it cannot make the skin more elastic. Stubborn fat deposits often don’t respond to exercise either.

Thigh lift, also known as thighplasty, is a surgical procedure that aims to refine the thighs by removing excess skin and fatty tissue from the upper legs. The result is a smoother, more aesthetically pleasing contour for the lower body, more prominent muscle tone, smoother skin and a more youthful thigh shape.

Medial thigh lift is a surgical procedure to reduce excess skin and fat on the upper portion of the inner thigh giving a firmer appearance. It is performed by removing a crescent of skin and fat from the upper portion of the inner thigh creating a horizontal scar.

Standard thigh lift includes the removal of excess loose skin and fat to reshape, tone, and firm the upper leg; generally as a result of weight loss. The scar in this procedure is oriented both vertically and horizontally.

The first step is an initial consultation with a plastic surgeon. Your surgeon will prepare an individual treatment plan for you, taking into account your personal circumstances and aesthetic goals.

A few different options exist for thigh lift surgery. The most common types are inner thigh lift and outer thigh lift surgery.

  • Read the pre-surgery instructions.
  • This will help prevent complications and improve the outcome of your surgery.
  • Plan to stay in Thailand 2-3 days after your surgery.
  • Prepare an ice pack or ice-cubes in the freezer.
  • Wash your face in the morning; don’t wear any make-up.
  • You may want to bring a friend along to take you home afterward.
  • Read the recovery instructions.
  • Gently clean the sutures with a cotton swab dipped in sterile water for the first week.
  • A follow-up appointment to remove the stitches will be made after 5 days.
  • You should rest with your head elevated as this will help minimize swelling and bruising.
  • Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for 2 weeks.
  • You should be able to return to work and resume most normal activities within a few days.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 10 days.