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Swedish Liposuction
Preoperative Phase with Dr. Tolga Aksan
Consultation and Evaluation:
- Medical History and Physical Examination: Dr. Aksan assesses the patient’s overall health, including past medical history and any current medications.
- Discussion of Goals: The patient’s goals for body contouring and fat reduction are discussed in detail.
- Physical Assessment: Dr. Aksan evaluates the areas of fat accumulation and skin elasticity, which are critical for successful liposuction.
Preoperative Tests:
- Routine blood tests to ensure the patient is fit for surgery.
- Other tests may be required based on the patient’s medical history.
Planning and Marking:
- Dr. Aksan marks the target areas for liposuction while the patient is standing, to accurately plan the procedure.
Surgical Procedure by Dr. Tolga Aksan
Anesthesia:
- Liposuction is typically performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, depending on the extent of the procedure.
Incision and Fat Removal:
- Small incisions are made in hidden areas near the target zones.
- A cannula (a thin tube) is inserted through these incisions to loosen excess fat.
- The dislodged fat is then suctioned out of the body using a surgical vacuum or syringe attached to the cannula.
Technique Variations:
- Tumescent Liposuction: Involves injecting a medicated solution into the fatty areas before fat removal to reduce bleeding and pain.
- Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (UAL): Ultrasound energy is used to liquefy fat.
- Laser-Assisted Liposuction (LAL): Utilizes laser energy to liquefy fat.
- J-Plasma Technique: An advanced technique where cold helium plasma with radiofrequency energy is used post-liposuction to achieve more precise skin tightening and contouring.
Closing Incisions:
- The incisions are usually small and may be closed with sutures or left open to drain.
Postoperative Care by Dr. Tolga Aksan's Team
Immediate Recovery:
- Patients are typically monitored in a recovery area. Pain, swelling, and bruising are common after liposuction.
Postoperative Instructions:
- Instructions include care for the incision sites, medications for pain and to prevent infection, and compression garment usage.
- Activities and exercises are gradually resumed based on Dr. Aksan’s advice.
Follow-up Visits:
- Regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Aksan to monitor the healing process and evaluate the results of the liposuction.
Long-Term Care and Results:
- Final results are typically seen after the swelling has subsided, which may take a few months.
- Patients are encouraged to maintain a stable weight to preserve the results.
Key Considerations
- Patient Selection: Ideal candidates are those with good skin elasticity and localized fat deposits.
- Expectations: Liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure but rather a contouring procedure.
- Safety and Risks: Dr. Aksan discusses potential risks such as uneven contours, temporary numbness, and regular risks associated with surgery and anesthesia.
Dr. Aksan ensures a comprehensive approach, from detailed consultation and careful surgical execution to thorough postoperative care, to achieve the best possible outcomes in liposuction procedures.