This procedure removes unwanted fat from specific areas of the face and neck to create shape, contour and definition.
Best Candidates
- Men and women who have pockets of excess fat in areas that are difficult to eliminate through diet and exercise
- Men and women with distinct areas of localised and excess fat pockets that are disproportionate to the rest of the face
Hospital Consultation
During your consult with the surgeon at the Hospital the surgeon will review your medical history and after examination, will assess and advise what type of liposuction procedure is best and if you require additional procedures. This can also be done in conjunction to a Face and Neck Lift.
(Women over 55 years may have to undergo a pre-surgery laboratory tests).
Procedure
Traditional: areas are carefully marked out, a special solution of weak anaesthetic is introduced into the fat pockets then a small hollow tube (Cannula) is used to remove the excess fat cells. The incision areas are then stitched.
Vaser liposuction: this technique liquefies the fat, which allows for greater precision and superior results and ultimately eliminates bleeding during surgery and reduces inflammation and bruising.
CoolLipo - Laser assisted Lipolysis ("New" to Phuket International Hospital): a Cannula and wavelength system to extract the fact and tighten the skin.
Time: 1 - 4 hours (depending if in conjunction with other procedure/s)
Anaesthesia: Local or General (depending on the site/s requiring treatment)
Hospitalisation: Outpatient or 1 - 2 nights
Time Away: Allow for at least 7 - 14 days in Thailand for appointment, surgery, recovery, post op care and checkup/s
Pre Surgery Care
- Important to be as close as possible to your ideal weight prior to surgery
- Avoid all prescribed and over the counter medications (unless specified by your Medical Practitioner), aspirin including: vitamins, herbs, supplements, red wine and smoking for at least 2 weeks prior to surgery. Panadol is acceptable
- Plan to have enough time off for surgery and recovery particularly if other procedures are incorporated
Post Surgery & Care (will vary depending on procedure/s required)
- Follow your surgeons post surgical instructions
- Pain is dependent upon the extent of work done and your general health and wellbeing. Every individual is unique and will have different recovery rates and pain thresholds. Pain medication and antibiotics are prescribed
- Checkup and any sutures will be removed in 3 - 10 days
- Avoid initially and then limit exposure to; any steam, saunas, swimming, soaking in water in general, and direct exposure to sunlight to all surgical sites, for several weeks to achieve the best possible scar results
- Compression garment may be worn if your surgeon instructs
Recovery time (depending on area/s)
- Some Bruising may happen: 2 weeks Swelling: up to 4 weeks
- Normal - Strenuous activity: 1 - 5 weeks
- Compression Garment: 2 - 3 weeks - 3 months (depending on site)
Results
An aesthetically pleasing, proportional and contoured face |
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