Many female friends have had the experience of losing weight, so many female friends no longer believe in some weight loss methods. In fact, weight loss is a long-term process, and it is impossible to achieve immediate results. Therefore, many female friends who are not persistent enough will choose surgery to lose weight because they think liposuction will be effective quickly. However, everyone should be careful not to fall into some misunderstandings about liposuction. So what are the misunderstandings about liposuction for weight loss? How to care for liposuction to lose weight?

1. What are the misunderstandings about liposuction for weight loss

Myth 1

Small clinics and beauty salons can also perform liposuction surgery

Correct answer : The state clearly stipulates that only hospitals with relevant qualifications can perform liposuction surgery. Small clinics and beauty salons are not qualified for liposuction surgery.

Wang Haibin introduced that abdominoplasty, which uses surgical methods to solve the problems of abdominal skin sagging and fat accumulation, is a level four (the highest level) project, and only level three hospitals have the qualifications to perform the surgery. Before surgery, you must understand the risks of surgery in detail, conduct a comprehensive physical examination, fully communicate with the doctor about the surgical plan, have a professional anesthesiologist choose an appropriate anesthesia method, and select an experienced and qualified plastic surgeon to perform the surgery. Minimize surgical risks.

Myth 2

Anesthesia before liposuction is a minor case

Correct answer: "There is only minor surgery, no minor anesthesia." Wang Haibin emphasized that anesthesia can not only It can relieve the patient's nervousness, reduce bleeding and tissue trauma, and facilitate the operation, which is the key to the safety of the operation. Local or general anesthesia before liposuction must be accurately controlled by a professional anesthesiologist to minimize surgical risks. If anesthesia is not properly controlled and used improperly (too much amount), it may lead to great dangers. A tragedy occurred in a domestic clinic where an overdose of anesthetic was used for armpit odor surgery and someone died.

Myth 3

The more fat is removed, the more effective the weight loss will be

Correct answer: Liposuction surgery must be performed appropriately according to the different circumstances of each weight loss person. , you must not think that the more you smoke, the better. Wang Haibin pointed out that the volume of liposuction should be controlled at 2,000-3,000 ml each time. The more liposuction volume each time, the greater the risk of surgery, which must be strictly controlled.

Myth 4

Excess fat in any part can be removed

Correct answer: "In fact, this is the most common misconception," Wang Haibin said, human body About three-quarters of the fat in the body is distributed under the skin, and the other quarter is distributed next to the body cavity organs. Liposuction mainly reduces the local content of subcutaneous fat, but cannot extract fat located next to body cavity organs.

Common areas for liposuction include: waist and abdomen, buttocks, thighs, calves, cheeks, back, upper arms and other areas. However, caution is required in areas with dense distribution of nerves and blood vessels. At the same time, liposuction of too many areas at one time should be avoided to avoid increasing surgical risks.

Myth 5

Liposuction surgery can be performed at any age

Correct answer: Children under 18 years old are in the developmental stage, and liposuction surgery will interfere with their development. Normal fat development in their body. After the age of 55, people's skin is not elastic enough, which is not conducive to postoperative recovery and is not suitable for liposuction surgery.

In addition, people with systemic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, thrombophlebitis, drug allergies, coagulation disorders, or women during menstruation or pregnancy are not suitable for liposuction. Operation.

2. How to care for liposuction to lose weight

1. Nursing method

After liposuction, you should put on elastic tights in time , this can reduce the swelling caused by surgery. Before the sutures are removed, it is best for the patient not to come into contact with water. If there is initial soreness, it is completely normal. It is best to rest more during this period to avoid postoperative bleeding. During liposuction surgery, slight damage will be done to the nerve fiber endings, which may cause the skin to feel very dull. It will slowly recover about three months after the operation.

2. Taboo groups

People with organ disease are not suitable for liposuction to lose weight. For example, patients with heart disease and high blood pressure are best not to lose weight through this method. People with unhealthy mental and mental health cannot undergo liposuction surgery. If you have the habit of smoking, it is best to quit smoking half a month in advance, otherwise you will not be able to undergo liposuction surgery. People who have taken anti-stress drugs for a long time are not suitable for this surgery. One surgery. The most common areas for liposuction are the waist, abdomen and buttocks. Areas with dense nerve distribution are not suitable for this surgery.

Before doing liposuction to lose weight, you need to have a sufficient understanding of the hospital, so that you can better ensure the effectiveness and safety of the surgery. In winter, the temperature is relatively low, and you won’t feel uncomfortable wearing body-shaping clothes at this time, so winter is the most suitable season for liposuction surgery.