Full Body Liposuction

Full body liposuction is the process by which excess fats are removed from various parts of the body, all at once. This procedure is also defined as the express removal of more than five litres of body fat from the body by surgical means, i.e. by use of a funnel shaped tube, a cannula.
Necessity and candidacy

This procedure is generally recommended and allowed for fat individuals of sound mind and emotional health. It is also recommended for obese people, especially those with a realistic view of the surgery’s expectations. In most cases, this procedure targets patients who are between 30 and 40 pounds overweight and those with extremely huge waists. According to most medics, this procedure is capable of taking at least 6 inches off in an obese patient in one go. It covers the removal of fats in at least five body parts at once, compared with the other forms of liposuction which cover a localised location.

Process and procedure

Unlike other conventional types of liposuction, this one tends to remove excess fats from various body points at one time (at least five body parts). Generally, it starts by the numbing of the selected regions to be skimmed of fats using anaesthesia. This is followed by the making of an incision in each and every one of those selected body parts, using a scalpel or small surgical knife. These holes are generally small, at approximately 1.5 mm in diameter and less than 2mm in depth. This is followed by an insertion of the cannula tube within the incision. In a back and forth manner, the cannula is moved in and out of the incision to break down the fat layers, located below the skin. The excess broken fats are then extracted off the skin and out of the body. The incisions are then covered with normal surgical stitches to normalcy.

Factors that affect the results of a full body liposuction

On most occasions, the full body liposuction procedure is considered safe. However, there are a few innate factors that may affect the results and safety rate of the procedure. They include:

1. Age- Older patients have a higher risk level in the operation compared to the younger ones.

2. Gender-Females have a better recovery process compared to the males because they have less fibrous tissues.

3. Medical history- Prior consumption of anti-clotting drugs like aspirin may lengthen the blood clotting period, which may eventually lead to anaemia.

4. Strength of immune system- Patients with a weaker immune system generally heal slower, as compared to those with a stable immune system.

Although full body liposuction is a generally safe and convenient way for obese and heavy weight people to drastically lose or shed their weights, its very nature can have grave medical implications. Some of these include regular bruises and soreness, scars, itching and infection.
It is therefore in the interest of the patient that they avoid strain, maintain wound cleanliness, accept the liposuction results as they come and keep up with all doctor advice for a better transition and health.