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| Preparation |
On the day before the operation, a personal consultation,
explanation of the medical and a check-up take place.
In addition, a blood sample is taken to determine the blood count
(a hemogram). If the patient is over 40, a more in-depth hemogram
is required, as well as a cardiogram (ECG). If necessary these
laboratory tests can be carried out at our clinic in Prague. |
| Anesthetic |
For a volume of fat of up to 1000 ml, the operation
is possible under local anesthetic. For volumes over 1000 ml,
liposuction is conducted in all clinics under general anesthetic.
An anesthetist is present in all clinics when general anesthetic
is used. |
| Operation
duration |
1-3 hours, depending on the volume of fat to
be removed |
| Operation
technique |
Tumescent technique- |
| Operational
|
In consultation with the patient, the desired
zones for fat removal are marked before the operation.
A saline solution in accordance with the patient's bodily fluids,
containing local anesthetic as well as a vasoconstrictive substance,
is injected into the desired zones below the skin. This solution
distributes evenly in the tissue within a half hour. The skin
visibly swells and appears bloated. The fat cells dissolve. Through
the use of tumescent anesthetic, the extent of bleeding and swelling
after the operation is enormously reduced.
Near to the zones marked for treatment, a small opening
via a cut of approx. 5 mm is made in the skin. A strong,
blunt 3mm cannula is introduced into this opening into the
subcutaneous tissue below the skin. This cannula is connected
via a tube to a vacuum pump and a plunger, removing the fat
through negative pressure. The cannula is carefully moved
back and forward beneath the skin. All places, which require
treatment, are therefore reached. This does not affect nerve
fibers and blood vessels. The tiny incisions are either stitched
or closed with specialist plasters after the operation. |
| Operation
Aims |
Problem areas are targeted and successfully
handled. The results are visible after about 4 weeks, the final
result after 4 months at the earliest. |
| Clinic Residence |
For volumes of fat up to 4000 ml: 1–2 days, more than 4000
ml: possibly 2 days post-operation under the supervision of a
Doctor |
| After
the operation |
After the , the patient is dressed
with a compression corsage. This should be worn for at least
6 weeks, day and night, to combat swelling and pain and to align
the skin with the altered contours of the body (also known as
the modeling of the skin). Bruises and bleeding recede after
2-3 weeks. Direct sunlight (sunshine, tanning salon) should be
avoided for approx. 3-4 months, as long-term skin markings could
otherwise result. |
| Return
journey |
The return journey is possible 24 hours after
the operation at the earliest. (Be careful to stop frequently,
take breaks, and move around because of the risk of thrombosis). |
| Returning
to work |
- For volumes of up to 4000 ml, work without
physical exertion (office work) is possible after 4 days; physically
demanding
- work is possible 7 days after the at the
earliest. |
| Sport |
No sport or strenuous physical activity for
approx. 6 weeks. |
| Recommendation |
After the operation, comfortable and easily
washable clothes should be worn. |
| Chances
of success |
With the aid of liposuction, fat cells are permanently
removed. As the cells do not grow again, the treatment leads
to sustained success. |
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Liposuction » OP Procedure
