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Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery that aims to remove excess fat deposited in various areas of the body, improving its shape.

In today’s era, both the classical surgical liposuction, as well as the Laser Assisted Liposuction Smartlipo and Vaser Liposuction are applied. As explained by Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ioannis Dalianoudis, “modern laser or Vaser liposuction techniques make the liposuction procedure safer, easier, faster and more painless.”

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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ioannis Dalianoudis

Liposuction

Classic Liposuction

The classic liposuction method already counts about 30 years in the field of Plastic Surgery, during which the procedure has been greatly improved and is now more easily applied, while it involves much less risk and is accompanied by a much shorter recovery time.

Classic liposuction can be applied under general anesthesia (mainly in large liposuctions, when we want to intervene in several areas in one day) or under local anesthesia (tumescent liposuction – mainly in small and medium liposuctions), during which the fat is filtered tissue with very dilute solutions of local anesthetics and adrenaline. The plastic surgeon then makes a small incision through which a cannula passes, specific in diameter depending on the case, which is connected through a tube to a machine that creates an air vacuum. By moving the cannula in and out, the fat cells are detached and suctioned, ending up in a transparent container. After the desired amount of fat is aspirated, the incisions are sutured. After the liposuction procedure, it is necessary to use a special, depending on the area, corset in order to avoid sagging of the skin.

Liposuction with Laser Smartlipo

With the new Smartlipo Laser technique, the skin is tightened to a sufficient degree to prevent it from loosening after the removal of a large amount of fat. In addition, the fibrous tissue between the fat cells that are responsible for the orange peel appearance and cellulite are broken. Therefore, Smartlipo laser liposuction also provides a solution for 1st to 3rd degree cellulite.

The Smartlipo laser liposuction technique has the following advantages and is gaining ground compared to classic liposuction:

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Vaser Liposuction

  • 1. Local anesthesia

    At the site where we work, we create 2 small holes of less than 2 mm in diameter. Through these holes, a local anesthetic solution (tumescent anesthesia – xylocaine (lidocaine) with adrenaline) is introduced with the help of a thin cannula. At this stage the fatty subcutaneous tissue is completely anaesthetized and the patient feels no pain.

  • 2. Vaser lipolysis

    After the local anesthesia is completed, extremely fine micro-needles are inserted through tiny holes, subcutaneously. Through the ultrasound-guided ultrasound, fat cells are melted and local fat is liquefied without damaging the underlying tissues and skin. At the same time, Vaser ultrasound also causes tightening in the area due to the activation of fibroblasts, the cells that produce collagen and elastin.

  • 3. Absorption of fat

    After the fat has been liquefied, it is sucked up by means of a fine, spindle-shaped microcannula with a diameter of no more than 1,5 mm. This stage completes lipolysis and liposuction using the Vaser technique, leading to the permanent removal of fat from the body.

Results & Infos

The results of liposuction are usually visible already after the procedure. Of course, the appearance of the area to which it was applied improves continuously for several weeks and even 2-3 months afterwards, as the swelling subsides.

Most importantly, the results of liposuction are permanent. This is because by destroying the fat cells in the area, their total number is reduced.

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Where it is applied

The areas where liposuction is applied are the following:

  • Abdomen – Lateral abdomen and lumbar region (waist)
  • Back – Chest (gynecomastia in men)
  • Double chin (double-sawn)
  • Arms (forearms)
  • Buttocks (buns)
  • Knees – Hamstrings – Thighs (inner, anterior, posterior surface)
  • Banana Roll (the area just below the gluteal fold)

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