Cairo Plastic Clinic 

 Liposuction surgery may be considered to treat areas of excess fat in the stomach, buttocks, hips, love handles, saddlebags, thighs, calves, ankles, breasts (including male breast enlargement), back, arms and neck Liposuction is equally effective in both men and women.

There are several types of liposuction techniques. Traditional liposuction, commonly referred to as suction-assisted liposuction, (SAL), utilizes a vacuum-like cannula to remove unwanted fat after it has been injected with saline.

A recent development in liposuction is the use of ultrasonic waves to melt unwanted fat. The technique, commonly referred to as ultrasound-assisted liposuction, (UAL), uses a cannula-like device to deliver the sound waves to specific areas of fat that have been injected with a saline solution. Once the fat has been melted, it is then suctioned from the body. 

Another technique is Laser Liposuction (Smart Lipo) where the Laser is used to break down fat prior to its suction This even more novel state-of-the-art technique has the double advantage of minimizing blood loss since the Laser beam seals off any bleeders, and also inducing skin retraction since the Lase beam applied to the under-surface of the skin stimulates it to retract.   

Am I a good candidate for liposuction?

Liposuction can give you the “boost” you need to further improve your self image, but must be combined with to a proper diet and exercise regimen to obtain the maximal results for body contouring surgery. If you are within 7-10
kgs. of your optimal body weight and
in good physical and mental health with reasonable expectations you should be an appropriate candidate.

Liposuction Consultation?

During your consultation, you will learn in depth about the liposuction surgery, its advantages and disadvantages, and discuss your particular needs and concerns. You may be asked to look in a mirror and point out exactly what you would like to see improved. Dr. Wilson will examine you and consider such factors as the quality of your skin tone and the contour of your body. He will explain which surgical techniques are most appropriate for you to give you the best result.

You may also schedule an additional consultation to view computer imaging so that you can visualize the results of the surgical technique that Dr. Wilson has specifically designed for you.

You should come to the consultation prepared to discuss your medical history. This will include information about any medical conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments you have received including previous surgeries and medications that you currently take. It is important for you to provide complete information.

How is the surgery performed?

Local or general anesthesia is used for patients undergoing liposuction surgery.  Liposuction surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis. If this is the case, be sure to arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery and to stay with you for the next 24 hours. If you are undergoing large volume of liposuction, it may be suggested that you be hospitalized even for one night. Prior to anesthesia, Dr. Wilson will mark the areas to be treated on you with a surgical marker. Once you are under  anesthesia, a salt-water solution containing local anesthesia and adrenaline is injected into the areas to be treated and small, inconspicuous incisions are made for the insertion of the cannula. The cannula, which is connected to an ultrasound generator, is inserted beneath the skin and the ultrasound application causes the walls of the fat cells to break down and melt. This melted fat combined with the injected fluid creates an emulsion that is removed from the body by low vacuum pressure. After the procedure, the incisions are closed and you are dressed into a compression garment which helps to reduce swelling.

Risks of Liposuction

Fortunately, significant complications from liposuction surgery are infrequent. Liposuction surgery is one of the two most common procedures performed by plastic surgeons. Most often this surgery is performed without experiencing any major problem. If you are a smoker, it is recommended to stop smoking well in advance of surgery since smoking can impair the healing process. Certain medications that increase the risk of bleeding such as Aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, and some vitamins/homeopathic regimens should be discontinued before undergoing liposuction surgery. You can help minimize certain risks by following the advice and instructions of your plastic surgeon, both before and after your liposuction surgery.

Abdominal and flank liposuction:

This 28-year old woman had circumferential lipocontouring using a combination of ultrasound and traditional liposuction. A total of 1000ccs of fat was removed from her flanks,  and 1200ccs from her abdomen.

 

Liposuction: Abdomen

This 48-year old patient had circumferential lipocontouring using a combination of ultrasound and traditional liposuction. She had 1000ccs of fat removed from her flanks, 1100cs from her abdomen.

 

 

 

 

Liposuction: Abdomen

This46 year old female had lower  abdominal smart liposuction by laser to remove fat under the umbilicus and flanks. 1100 ccs of fat were removed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This 39-year old female had full abdominal lipocontouring using a laser liposuction. She had 2600ccs of fat removed from the abdomen.



Abdominal and flank liposuction:

Abdominal and love handle liposuction: This 28-year old woman had circumferential lipocontouring using a laser liposuction. A total of 3800ccs of fat was removed from her flanks, and love handles.



Abdominal and flank liposuction:This 63-year old woman had circumferential lipocontouring using a combination of ultrasound and traditional liposuction. A total of 1300ccs of fat was removed from her flanks,  and 900ccs from her abdomen.

Abdominal and flank liposuction:This 44-year old woman had circumferential lipocontouring using  traditional liposuction. A total of 1900ccs of fat was removed from her flanks  and  abdomen.

This 49-year old male had full abdominal lipocontouring using laser (smart) liposuction. He had 3000ccs of fat removed from the abdomen.