Lipofilling is an aesthetic (cosmetic) operation that combines two procedures: liposuction to remove localized fat deposits (on the thighs, buttocks, abdomen, arms and neck and chin) with subsequent purification of the fat and preparation for its introduction in areas on the body that need extra volume. Today, lipofilling is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries.
Indication:
Areas of typical fat deposition (fat traps) from which a sufficient amount of fat can be obtained:
- mandibular;
- subscapular;
- posterior side of the shoulders;
- area of the anterior abdominal wall (abdominal liposuction);
- “Waist” (side surfaces of the case);
- “Breeches” (outer side of the thighs);
- front of thighs;
- inner surface of the thighs;
- knee area.
Areas whose appearance can be changed with lipofilling:
mammary glands – increase in volume by 1 size after one procedure;
- buttocks;
- thighs;
- sub-belt depressions;
- loses;
- labia;
- legs;
- recovery of lost mammary glands due to oncology;
Contraindication:
chronic diseases in the acute stage;
- severe forms of diseases of any internal organs;
- oncological, infectious diseases;
- severe diabetes mellitus;
- problems with blood clotting and circulation;
- loss of skin elasticity.
Procedure
General anesthesia – recommended for liposuction more than 4 zones.
The scheme of the operation is as follows:
the plastic surgeon marks the areas of future incisions on the patient’s body;
- the liquid (Klein’s solution) is pumped into the specified zones;
- through the made cuts of fabric the special probe which carries out destruction of fat cells is entered;
- fat deposits that have lost their integrity are mixed with fluid;
- the resulting emulsion is sucked off by vacuum suction;
- the obtained fat is purified from the liquid and prepared for introduction into the necessary areas;
This whole set of measures takes a long time, but it is difficult to name a specific time period – it all depends on the amount of fat and areas of the patient’s body that are treated.
Types of liposuction used in lipofilling
- laser lipolysis using Italian Deka laser systems;
- classical vacuum liposuction;
- liposuction with aspiration;
- ultrasonic liposuction using the Liposurg Nouvag system;
Postoperative period
The patient’s condition in the postoperative period, as well as the duration of this period directly depends on the number of treated areas – the more of them, the longer the recovery. The time spent in the clinic after surgery depends on the number of zones and the amount of fat removed, from 3-4 hours to 1 day. The seams do not need to be removed. The threads used are self-absorbing. In order for the skin to shrink well after liposuction, patients are recommended to wear special compression underwear for 1-2 months.