
Liposuction
Liposuction with Dr. Pichit Siriwan
If you are at normal weight with elastic skin, but have certain areas of excess fat that doesn’t seem to be able to get rid of then you are likely to be a good candidate for liposuction. Liposuction surgery can help improve the shape of your body by removing isolated fatty area, however and this is very important, Liposuction cannot help you lose a lot of weight. Therefore, it is important that you have realistic expectations toward the outcome. You must also be physically healthy and psychologically stable.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is an operation that will help sculpt your body by focusing on your troubled places, by reducing the thickness of fat to make a thinner, more proportional condition.
Tumescent Technique is referred as fluid injection technique. Large volumes of fluid, are injected into fatty areas before the fat is removed. Extra fat is taken off under your skin by using a vacuum-suction cannula (a hollow pen-like device).
Another alternate technique, which is done by Dr. Pichit Siriwan, is called VASER Liposuction or also called LipoSelection. VASER Liposuction is performed by using ultrasound high frequency vibration to break fat cells underneath skin apart, instead of using a cannula and manual movement to break down the fat tissue, and then removes it with suction.
Moreover, VASER Liposuction gives a better result, smoother and more contoured look of skin after surgery. It is also less bleeding, bruising and faster recovery.
VASER Liposuction can be performed on several areas at the same time, including thighs, knees, abdomen, love handles, arms, chest, chin and neck.
What are the expectations?
Again, Liposuction is not a weight loss process, and it cannot eliminate stretchmark from your skin. The treatment can only just remove small, localized concentrations of fats. You should already have been near or at a wholesome of your ideal weight but is considering more body contouring.
The duration of liposuction depends on the number of areas, the size of amount of fat to be removed. This surgery is performed under general anesthesia.
After surgery, you will be asked to wear compression garments for about 2 months or longer if necessary. You may not expect to see the result right after surgery. You can expect complete recovery after about 6 months.
Liposuction can also be performed with other surgery, for example tummy result.
The long term results of liposuction are normally long-lasting. However, it will depend on your lifestyle and commitment to healthy diet and exercise.
How to plan for your Liposuction Holiday?
You should arrive at least 1 day in Thailand before your consultation day. Next day is your consultation and surgery day. You will be discussing about your expectations and all questions with Dr. Pichit Siriwan before surgery so make sure that you have clear all questions you have. You may do some sightseeing during your recovery time but not too much or too stressful. You are advised to rest well and listen to your body. You are expecting bruising and swollen but that shall be disappeared within a few weeks depending on how well and how fast your body can recover. It is very important that you must stop smoking and drinking 14 days before and after surgery.