The key to any program to remove fat from the body is exercise and a healthy diet. There are, however, seven surgical procedures to accomplish this. You should understand that none of these are intended for weight loss. Once the excess fat and tissue is removed, and you do not exercise or diet, the fat will return to where it was removed. Most of the procedures are expensive, with the body lift costing as much as $100,000.
Fat transfers
Fat transfers are used fill in hollowed cheeks, sunken eyes or indented scars. They are also used to augment the buttocks, bicep, tricep, calf muscles, breasts, hands, and penis. Your own fat cells are used in the procedure. The results may be unpredictable because much of the transferred fat is absorbed by the body, leaving only about 40 percent in place. More than one treatment may be required to accumulate enough fat in the desired area to achieve the best results.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a surgical procedure to remove excess fat from the stomach, legs, buttocks, arms breasts, cheeks, chin and neck. Fat is removed from under the skin by a device known as a vacuum-suction canula. Fat can also be broken up and removed by suction with an ultrasonic probe. Liposuction may not be right for everybody. There are risks of complications, especially if you have a disease or take medications that affect blood clotting or the healing of wounds. It can be an expensive procedure. It is cosmetic and not recommended for weight loss. Your skin must be elastic enough to shrink after the procedure. If it is not, your skin will become baggy.
LipoSelection
LipoSelection uses sound waves to liquefy and remove fat from the abdomen, thighs, knees, buttocks, hips, back, arms, male breasts, love handles, chin and neck areas. A saline solution is injected at the beginning of the procedure. It contains epinephrine to reduce bleeding and bruising and lidocaine as an anaesthetic. This method leaves nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue undisturbed. As a result, patients typically report minimal pain, swelling and bruising. The procedure is designed to sculpt the body and is not intended to be a weight loss solution.
Lipolysis and Mesotherapy
Fat removal can be achieved through a process called lipolysis. Phosphatidylcholine, found in soy lecithin, is injected by tiny needles under the skin into fatty areas around the eyes, in the “love handles,” lower abdomen, upper arm, neck and double chin. It breaks down the bonds in fat cells, which then dissolve into liquid and are eliminated from the body in urine and feces.. Results can be seen within 2 weeks of treatment. More than 80% of patients are very satisfied with the progress of the results after 2–3 treatments. The procedure has been used successfully in South America and Europe since the 1990s. It is being introduced in the United States and in the Asia Pacific Region. Mesotherapy is similar to lipolysis. Both processes are used to remove small fatty deposits that are not reduced by exercise.
The Tummy Tuck Procedure (Abdominoplasty)
Another method for fat removal is the tummy tuck, a major surgical procedure. It involves separating the tummy skin from the underlying tissue of the abdomen. The incision is in the shape of a V. The skin is separated from the abdominal wall, up to the ribs, exposing the rectus muscles. They are stitched into a new position, tightening the muscles and reducing the waistline. After the muscles have been repositioned and tightened, the excess skin is stretched and removed. The remaining skin is redraped over the abdominal area and sutured in place. A new hole is formed to place the navel proportionally. Tummy tuck surgery enhances body shape, but it cannot create a perfect shape. It is not a quick fix or a substitute for diet and exercise.
Panniculectomy
A panniculectomy removes excess hanging fat and skin resulting after massive weight loss. It differs from a tummy tuck in that it does not tighten the muscles. It can be done at the same time as a hysterectomy, repair of the abdominal wall or hernia of the belly button. Complications are rare but include infection, bleeding, and excessive scarring.
The Body Lift (belt lipectomy)
A relatively recent procedure for fat removal is the body lift. It improves the appearance of the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks by removing excess skin and fat following massive weight loss. It fights the effects of aging and childbearing, including excess skin, cellulite, and sagging fatty tissue. It improves the results of panniculectomy or liposuction. The best candidate for a body lift has had stable weight and been in a healthy exercise and diet program for 6-12 months. The most common complications are fluid accumulating under the skin and small skin separations. Reduced sensation in the treated area can be permanent. Infection, bleeding, and blood clots are much less common. Abdominal scars never completely disappear.
Source: Ezine
