Liposculpture / Liposuction

Liposculpture / Lipoaspiration is a surgical technique that allows the extraction of the deep layer of sub- cutaneous fat from places where it appears unsightly and excessive restoring a harmonious line to the silhouette and the oval shape of the face (double chin).

Indications

• Localised deep masses of fat that do not disappear with weight loss (face and body).

Technique

The operation, which is performed under local anaesthetic tumescente ou générale,consists of small incisions made by scalpel which allow the introduction of the canular (4-8 mm) under the skin into the adipose tissue which is extracted by means of a simple syringe or a suction machine.

The practitioner performs forward and backward movements to extract the fat as efficiently as possible. When the desired result is obtained, the aspiration is stopped. The small incisions need one or two stitches, a compressive surgical dressing or garment must be applied to the treated areas.

Programme

• The operation is carried out in one or several seances according on the individual case: this is decided with the dermatologist during the consultation.
• The compressive bandage must be worn for at least a month to exclude all risks or oedema.

Results

• Spectacular and long lasting reshaping of the silhouette and oval of the face.

Advantages of the technique

• Spectacular results often with only one operation.
• Definitive results provided there is no new weight gain.

Interessting facts

• Liposculpture / Liposuction does not replace dieting for patients that wish to loose weight. Nor is it an answer for skin problems such as sagging skin and tissue slackness after the age of 40, stretch marks or orange peel skin (cellulite), for which the Lémanic Clinic offer other treatments.