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\u25cf Liposuction: Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liposuction is a highly advanced body\u2011contouring procedure that requires comprehensive consideration of fat\u2011layer structure, skin elasticity, muscle thickness, lifestyle habits, and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liposuction removes fat using negative pressure, and its purpose, instruments, and solutions are completely different from those used for fat\u2011grafting liposuction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The side effects of liposuction can result from damage to the superficial fat layer, reduced skin elasticity, and failure to maintain lifestyle habits. In particular, irregularities and adhesions make revision surgery extremely difficult, so precise planning and experience are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liposuction reduces the number of fat cells, but if lifestyle habits are not maintained after surgery, the remaining fat cells can enlarge and alter the body shape again. Liposuction provides the best results for individuals who can be accurately evaluated for skin elasticity, age, muscle mass, and fat\u2011layer thickness, and who can follow thorough postoperative care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Liposuction \u2014 Don\u2019t get it before you know this<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We interviewed Director Seol Il\u2011beom of Marvel Plastic Surgery about everything related to liposuction. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liposuction is not simply a \u201cfat\u2011removal surgery,\u201d but a highly advanced body\u2011contouring procedure that requires comprehensive evaluation of fat\u2011layer structure, skin elasticity, muscle thickness, lifestyle habits, and age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, for anyone considering liposuction, this article is designed to help you clearly understand every aspect \u2014 from how liposuction works, how it differs from fat grafting, possible side effects, why revision surgery is difficult, to essential postoperative care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 What is Liposuction<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liposuction is, quite literally, a procedure that removes fat by suction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fat can be cut out, melted, or mechanically removed, but liposuction specifically refers to removing fat by suction using specialized instruments. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our skin is composed of multiple layers, and the core of liposuction is removing the fat layer located between the skin and the muscles through suction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To remove fat, a special solution (tumescent solution) is first injected to swell the fat, create space, and promote hemostasis, after which the fat is suctioned out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This process is the foundation of liposuction and the most crucial preparation step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Liposuction and fat grafting are completely different.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people say, \u201cSince I'm getting liposuction, please do fat grafting as well,\u201d but\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liposuction for body contouring and liposuction for fat grafting are completely different in both purpose and technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u25cf Purpose of Liposuction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Removal of the maximum possible amount of fat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Refining body contours<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reduction in the actual number of fat cells<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Use of various devices such as vacuum-assisted machines, lasers, ultrasound, and power-assisted tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In other words, the focus is on removing as much fat as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Purpose of Liposuction for Fat Grafting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Minimizing damage to fat cells<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Harvesting fat with a high survival rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Minimizing the use of machines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mostly extracted manually by hand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For example, if you are doing a buttock fat graft, all that large amount of fat has to be harvested manually by hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because using machines can damage the fat cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 The Most Important Factors in Liposuction<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liposuction is never as simple as thinking, \u201cThe circumference is the same, so removing the same amount should be fine.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because the thickness of the muscles, fat layer, and skin are all different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s easier to understand if you imagine a cross\u2011section of a tree. Even if two pieces of wood have the same thickness, the amount inside differs depending on the thickness of the bark. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because the muscle mass and fat\u2011layer thickness of the arms, thighs, and abdomen all differ, the amount of fat that needs to be removed can vary completely even if the circumference is the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, in liposuction,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Checking muscle mass<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Checking the thickness of the fat layer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Checking skin elasticity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Setting the target line \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These four elements are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Why Complications Occur in Liposuction<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most common side effect of liposuction is unevenness (asymmetry). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If this complication occurs, revision surgery becomes very difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reason is that the fat layer is divided into a superficial layer and a deep layer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liposuction must be performed only in the deep fat layer. If the superficial layer is touched,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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the muscle lines become visible and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
the skin becomes uneven and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
because the surface can become indented or lifted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Also, if post\u2011liposuction care is not done properly, the fat layer remaining just beneath the skin can enlarge again, and \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the skin can stretch and appear uneven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Age and skin elasticity determine the results of liposuction<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liposuction is a procedure that removes fat, but <\/p>\n\n\n\n
the results vary depending on how well the skin contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If the skin has good elasticity \u2192 it adheres well even when fat is reduced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If skin elasticity decreases \u2192 excess skin remains and sagging occurs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Post\u2011pregnancy abdomen with many stretch marks \u2192 almost no skin contraction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, as we age, proper skin\u2011elasticity care and skin\u2011condition assessment become essential for successful liposuction results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Why Post\u2011Liposuction Care Is Important<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liposuction is a procedure that reduces the number of fat cells, but <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If lifestyle habits remain the same, the remaining fat cells will enlarge and weight will return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Especially<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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binge eating<\/li>\n\n\n\n
late\u2011night snack<\/li>\n\n\n\n
excessive drinking \/ heavy drinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
lack of exercise \/ physical inactivity \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
When these habits are repeated <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the shallow fat layer beneath the skin enlarges, the skin stretches and appears uneven or lumpy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, liposuction <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Director Seo Il\u2011beom emphasizes that liposuction is a procedure \u201conly for those who are willing to maintain proper care.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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