Post-liposuction results analysis: smoothness, confidence, and scarring

Does liposuction increase confidence in exercising?

Many people are ashamed to go to the gym because of their obesity or uneven body shape, worrying about being ridiculed or that exercise won't change anything, leading to excessive psychological burden. After liposuction, the uneven parts of the body are eliminated. Entering the gym at this time eliminates this psychological burden, builds confidence, and makes them more interested in exercising. Exercise, in turn, makes the body more toned, creating a virtuous cycle. The ultimate goal of liposuction is to enhance people's confidence in life, and increasing confidence in exercise is just one aspect of this.

Will liposuction leave scars?

In the past, some people who chose dermal fat removal surgery said, "As long as it reduces fat, some scars don't matter."

Surgery will leave some traces. When you are troubled by obesity, it's hard to consider the issue of scarring. After surgically removing fat, the problem of obesity is solved, but another worry arises: surgical scars. Every day, whether showering or with loved ones, you have to face these disheartening scars. This doesn't bring beauty to your life; instead, it adds to your worries.

Liposuction involves making a 2-4mm incision in a discreet area of ​​the body to remove fat. This small incision is designed as close to a skin fold as possible before the surgery, and the edges of the skin are kept as clean as possible during the procedure. Careful scar-free treatment is performed afterward. Several months after the surgery, this small incision completely blends into the skin fold. Therefore, liposuction can be performed without scarring.

How are liposuction instruments chosen?

Some hospitals now use American or French liposuction instruments. These instruments may be suitable for tall, Caucasian individuals, but they are not suitable for petite Asian individuals.

American and French liposuction instruments are characterized by their larger cannula diameter, requiring higher negative pressure, which causes greater tissue damage. Although the procedure is shorter, the surgical site is less likely to be smooth. For Chinese people, Japanese instruments, which are also suitable for people of Asian descent, are more appropriate. Japanese instruments have thinner cannulas, require lower negative pressure, cause less tissue damage, can sculpt the skin, and result in a smooth, soft surgical area with a shorter recovery time.

For different areas and different requirements of liposuction and fat grafting, the required cannula diameter and negative pressure vary significantly. Experienced doctors select the correct surgical instruments based on the specific situation.

Is ultrasonic liposuction better than negative pressure liposuction?

Ultrasonic liposuction is a rapidly developing new technology in recent years. It uses ultrasonic vibration energy to break down fat, which is then suctioned out using negative pressure. Compared to vacuum liposuction, the following issues need improvement:

(1) Slower suction speed: The suction speed is much slower than vacuum liposuction for the same amount of fat, resulting in a longer operation time;

(2) More noticeable surgical scars: The ultrasonic liposuction probe is thicker, requiring a larger skin incision, and the probe temperature is higher during operation, leading to more noticeable scars after the skin incision heals;

(3) Fat cannot be reused: After ultrasonic liposuction, the fat cell membranes are broken, and the fat fluid flows out, making it unusable for injection back into the body.