LIPOSUCTION

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WHAT IS LIPOSUCTION?CANDIDATES FOR LIPOSUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION RECOVERY AND RESULTS RISKS AND SAFETY

WHAT IS FAT LIPOSUCTION?

Lipo (Liposuction) is a procedure where excess fat is removed from certain areas in the body in order to reshape the body contours. Liposuction is frequently combined with other procedures such as breast reduction or abdominoplasty.

What liposuction can treat

Thighs
Hips and buttocks
Abdomen and waist
Upper arms
Back
Inner knee
Chest area
Cheeks, chin and neck
Calves and ankles

IDEAL CANDIDATES FOR LIPOSUCTION?

Healthy people with no major life threatening diseases.
Non-smokers
Adults with firm and elastic skin who is close to their ideal weight.
Liposuction is ideal for spot treatment on areas that do not respond to exercise or diet.
Able to communicate their feelings and do not voice objections when surgery is discussed

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please take note of the following:

Your surgery will take place at the Cure Day Clinic Erasmuskloof.
The stitches should be dissolvable.
We prefer that our liposuction patients wear compression garments. Feel free to have a look at the garments that we sell. (Click here)

The practice of medicine and surgery is not an exact science. Although good results are expected, there is no guarantee of complete satisfaction with the results. In some situations, it may not be possible to achieve optimal results with a single surgical procedure and another surgery may be necessary.

RECOVERY AND RESULTS

When you get out of the theatre you will have some plasters covering the entrance wounds. These can be removed after 48 hours if there are no drain tubes present. The final result will only be visible once all the swelling has gone down. You will be bruised and swollen after your surgery. The swelling can take a couple of weeks to subside.

RISKS AND SAFETY

The decision to have plastic surgery is extremely personal and you will have to weigh the potential benefits in achieving your goals with the risks and potential complications of surgery. Only you can make that decision for yourself.

You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo, the alternatives and the most likely risks and potential complications.

Possible surgery risks include:

Bleeding (hematoma)
Blood clots
Asymmetry
Infection
Poor wound healing
Change in skin sensation
Skin contour irregularities
Skin discoloration/swelling
Anesthesia risks
Unfavorable scarring
Allergies to tape, suture materials, glues, blood products, topical preparations or injected agents
Pain, which may persist
Possibility of revisional surgery

These risks and others will be fully discussed prior to your consent. It is important that you address all your questions directly with your with Dr van Rooyen.

Following his instructions is key to the success of your surgery. It is important that the surgical incisions are not subjected to excessive force, sunlight or tanning bed light, abrasion or motion during the time of healing. Dr van Rooyen will give you speciﬁc instructions on how to care for yourself.

It's very important to follow his instructions and attend follow-up visits as scheduled.