1.) Candidate:
People with pockets of excess fat in certain areas that can not remove by regular exercise or diet control is likely to be the ideal candidate for lipoplasty. Health condition is also important. You should be physically healthy, psychologically stable and realistic in your expectations. People with medical problems such as diabetes, heart or lung disease, or people who have recently had surgery near the relevant area will face higher risk of complications.
2.) Length of stay in Thailand
Lipoplasty will require you to stay in Thailand approximately 10-14 days to complete the whole process and fully recover after the surgery. This is included:
- 1 night in the hotel before the surgery, this will help lower down your blood pressure and for your body to re-adjust to the new environment before the surgery
- 1 night / area in the hospital after the surgery
- The follow up 7 days after the surgery for stitch removal and the post surgery check up
Within these range of stay you are allowed to have enough time to recovery before flying back to your home country.
However, you can of course stay in Thailand longer than the period recommended so you can combine your surgery with your vacation while recovering. You are also offered a great package deal to visit beautiful beach in Hua-Hin, which is located in the gulf of Thailand, if you are interested please complete inquiry form and we will send you the brochures for more information.
3.) Before the surgery
You must stop smoking tobacco products, consuming alcohol, taking any medications and vitamins 2 weeks before the date of the surgery. In addition, you must fast 8 hours before the surgery which means you should not eat anything on the day of the surgery.
It is also important that you understand the procedure and the potential risk and complications
4.) Surgery process
Using a small incision, a small bore tube or cannula is inserted and used to suction off the fat layer that lies deep beneath the skin. The cannula is alternately pushed and pulled through the layer of fat, suctioning fat cells as they are broken up. A vacuum pump or a large syringe, depending on the doctor's preference provides the suction. In cases where many sites are being treated, the surgeon then moves on to the next area, keeping the incisions in the most inconspicuous areas.
Lipoplasty will be done under general anesthesia. The duration of lipoplasty depends on the number of areas, the size of the area and the amount of fat to be removed.
5.) After the surgery
After the surgery, you should follow post-operative guidelines as following:-
- Wrap the treated area with a compression sheet for a few weeks in order to firm up the muscles and to reduce swelling.
- Swelling will reduce within a month and is expected to disappear within 3-6 months.
- Swelling will reduce within a month and is expected to disappear within 3-6 months.d
6.) Q&A
Is the result permanent?
Lipoplasty provides long-lasting result. However, it will depend on your lifestyle and commitment to healthy diet and exercise.
What is the difference between lipoplasty & tummy tuck?
Abdominal lipoplasty will reduce the thickness of your abdominal fat and sculpt your body. Abdominal lipoplasty is, therefore, preferred if excess fat is your only problem.
Tummy tuck involves removal of excess skin from your abdomen and tightening of your abdominal wall. Therefore, if you also have loose skin, stretch marks or weak abdominal muscles, tummy tuck is the better alternative
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