What is the Ultrasonic Liposuction?

The Liposuction is a Plastic Surgery that allows the patient to eliminate the excess of fat in specific areas of the body. It is particularly useful when is required to remove fatty tissue in those difficult places that do not respond to diets or exercise.

The Liposculpture in an appropriate option for those interested in sculpting his figure. It is NOT really a solution to lose weight, because the results tend to be more visible and durable, in people with a relatively normal weight.

One of the most important advantages of the technique we use, is that the aspiration of fat is so superficial that the skin will be too loose and is able to withdraw.

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In what areas of body can be performed this surgery?

Some areas of the body that can be treated with the technique of Liposuction are:

• The Cheeks and Dewlap.
• The Thorax and Mammary Area.
• Back and Axilary area.
• Hips and internal and external thighs.
• Abdomen y Waist.
• Legs, inside part of knee and arms.
• Ankles.

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Recommendations to avoid any problem

The Liposuction is a complex Plastic Surgery Procedure, that requires a complete team of professionals on health sciences. It is really important to follow these recommendations:

• Verify that your Plastic Surgeon is a member of Colombian Plastic Surgery Society
• Follow carefully all the recommendations given by your plastic surgeon.
• Make sure that the procedure is practiced in a hospital completely equipped, not in the doctor's office.
• Ask your Plastic Surgeon to show photographies of the result of previous surgeries done by him/her.
• Make sure to visit your surgeon after the surgery in order to control the evolution of the surgery.

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How Camilo Prieto performs this Surgery?

In order to perform a Liposuction it is necessary to make a micro-aspiration of the fat beneath the skin. There are several techniques than can be used to perform such work (LASER, VASSER, MICROAIRE, ULTRASOUND, etc..).

The choice of the appropriate technique, largely depends on the analysis done by Camilo Prieto of each individual case: whether the patient has had children, verify the level of flaccidity of the skin in the area to be treated, or discuss whether it has been Previous surgeries in that part of the body, are important aspects to check before taking the correct decision.

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What is the technology needed for the Surgery?

The Liposculpture is done with the help of some thin suction tubes, known as canulas, which are inserted into the area to be treated. Currently canulas that are used have a length less than three millimeters, which allows the incisions necessary for the surgery are really small, and the scars, practically invisible.

Once the canulas are inserted into the body, then they are connected to a vacuum chamber, through which it is possible to draw fat abroad. This fat may be reintroduced in another area of the body that requires it, such as the buttocks.

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How is the process after the surgery?

After the surgery is performed, the patient must use a strip throughout the duration of the recovery. This device helps to rearrange the internal tissues.

The inability generated by the surgery, varies greatly according to the number of areas of the body that have been treated. In most cases, the patient can return to work one week after the procedure.

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