TL;DR:
- Obesity can lead to severe health problems like cancer, heart disease, and type II diabetes.
- Liposuction is a fat-removal method, not a replacement for diet and exercise.
- Cavitation liposuction uses ultrasound to break down and remove fat cells non-invasively.
- Procedure benefits: lymph flow improvement, cellulite reduction, firming and sculpting, and skin nourishment.
- Common treated areas: buttocks, legs, thighs, mid-knee, arms. Not suitable for genital area, groin, armpits, face, hands, or feet.
- Treatment phases: infrared heating liquefies fat, followed by ultrasound breaking it down for natural liver metabolism.
- Post-procedure: compression garment for 3–4 weeks; results develop over months.
- Regular sessions (6–10) improve outcomes.
- Treats conditions like lymphedema, gynecomastia, lipodystrophy, and lipomas.
- Safe, quick recovery, targeting only fat tissue without damaging other structures.
Obesity is a condition in which excess body fat affects a person's health. It increases the risk of many health problems, including cancer, heart disease, and type II diabetes. Abdominal liposuction is a method to get rid of fat from the waist and abdominal area. While the procedure is not a substitute for a healthy, balanced diet and physical activity, it goes a long way toward reducing unwanted fat.
Impact of liposuction on health
Liposuction is otherwise known as liposuction of fat from the waist area. This procedure involves breaking down and removing fat from the abdominal area permanently. However, it is important to note that the removal of fat by this method will not ensure that fat will not reappear in that area. A particularly recommended type is cavitation liposuction. It is used to sculpt and firm the body using ultrasound. It involves rupturing the cell membrane of fat cells using ultrasonic waves. It is a fully non-invasive procedure and does not require the use of a scalpel or a long healing process. In fact, one can return to daily activities immediately after the procedure is performed.
Liposuction at the OT.CO Clinic in Warsaw.
Ultrasonic liposuction uses low-frequency ultrasound to massage the deeper layers of tissue. This improves the flow of lymph, improves the function of the circulatory system and cell metabolism. Thanks to such properties, cavitation liposuction is also used as a treatment to combat cellulite. The heat generated during the liposuction procedure works on the muscles and anesthetizes the skin. In addition, when performing cavitation liposuction, preparations are applied to nourish and care for the skin, which, thanks to the warming and relaxing effect of the procedure, is more susceptible to the absorption of substances contained in cosmetics.
Indications
Cavitation liposuction treatment can be performed on all areas of the body where there is excess fat, namely the buttocks, legs, mid-knee, thighs, arms. However, it should not be performed on the genital area, groin, armpits, face, and hands and feet.
Course of treatment
The procedure is carried out under local anesthesia, so there is no need to worry about excessive pain during the procedure. The only discomfort you may feel is the sensation associated with the insertion of the probe, which emits ultrasound under the skin. The ultrasound waves are designed to dissolve fat cells and firm the skin from the inside. The cavitation liposuction procedure is performed in two phases. The first phase involves heating the tissue with a head that uses infrared radiation. This process heats up the fatty tissue, causing it to liquefy, and prepares the body for the next stage of the procedure. The second stage involves subjecting selected areas of the body to ultrasound. The ultrasound wave used during the procedure breaks up fat cells. Once the fat cells are broken down, the fats and triglycerides released from them are transported through the lymphatic and vascular systems to the liver, which metabolizes them on the same principle as fats supplied with food. This is how the fat is removed from the body. After the procedure, a special compression garment must be worn for about 3 to 4 weeks to achieve even better results.
Effects
Liposuction treatment brings the best results with regular use. It is recommended to perform the procedure in a series of 6 – 10 repetitions, depending on the size of the body area subjected to removal of excess fat. The treatment is performed once a week, then once a month to consolidate the results. Liposuction results will not be visible until the inflammation has passed. In some cases, this can take up to several months. However, most swelling disappears after about 4 weeks.
Benefits of liposuction
Liposuction is usually performed for cosmetic purposes, but sometimes it is also used to treat certain medical conditions. The ultrasound liposuction method is safe because it only affects fat tissue, without damaging nerves, blood vessels and other tissues. As a result, you can quickly return to your normal lifestyle after the procedure. Among other things, the procedure is used to treat conditions such as:
- Lymphedema – a chronic or long-term condition in which excess fluid (lymph) accumulates in the tissues, causing swelling. It usually occurs in the arms or legs. Liposuction is also used to reduce swelling and discomfort in the legs. Learn more at the OT.CO Clinic.
- Gynecomastia – An overgrowth of breast fat in men.
- Lipodystrophy syndrome – accumulation of fat in one part of the body and atrophy in another. Liposuction can improve a patient's appearance by providing a more natural distribution of fat.
- Lipomas – benign tumors composed of adipose tissue. Additional details are available through the OT.CO Clinic.
Conclusion
Liposuction is a targeted solution for removing stubborn fat and sculpting the body. While it offers health and cosmetic benefits, it’s no substitute for a healthy lifestyle. Cavitation liposuction, in particular, provides a non-invasive, efficient option with minimal recovery time. However, consistent aftercare and regular sessions are key to long-term results. Remember, this treatment complements your efforts, but maintaining health through diet and exercise is essential. With proper planning, liposuction can enhance both your appearance and confidence, supporting your journey toward a healthier body.
