Basics and tidbits about Abdominal Liposculpture.
So….what exactly is “Abdominal Liposculpture?
Abdominal liposuction is a technique for recontouring the body by permanently removing fat deposits from the abdomen.
How common is Abdominal Liposculpture?
Who commonly has this procedure done?
Liposculpture is the most common cosmetic surgical procedure in the USA and the world. The specific numbers for facial liposculpture is not recorded, but it is believed to be more than 100,000 have this performed on their abs annually in the USA.
While women make up the majority of patients for this abs liposculpture procedure, men are increasingly becoming patients for this surgery as well.
Counting all the different liposculpture treatments, there were more than 400,000 patients receiving liposculpture back in 2006, the latest year in which data is available.
How is the surgery done?
How does the fat get removed from the abs?
The doctor will mark parts of the body with a marker-like pen and then use them as a guide for making incisions and working the rest of the procedure. Once the incisions are made – usually in the belly button or the pubic area, the doctor will insert what’s called a cannula into the skin. This is the main tool involved in all liposculpture procedures. It’s inserted into the skin and used to break up or disrupt the fatty tissue to be removed, and then the fat it literally sucked out via the cannula.
The procedure takes 1-2 hours.
What are some of the risks involved in having Liposculpture surgery on my abs?
All patients receiving liposculpture treatments run some risks. Here are some risks you should be aware of:
- There is a risk that the skin will get bumps, dimples, or otherwise “just not look right”.
- Depending on the liposculture technique used, there is a risk of burns to the skin and underlying tissue.
- The cannula can damage the tissue underneath the skin, causing excessive bleeding.
- There is a risk of infection.
- Some patients may experience numbness after surgery for weeks.
How much does it cost to get Abdominal Liposculpture?
Pinning down a specific number is tricky. It depends on the patients health, the amount of fat to be removed, and also where the treatment is occuring (i.e. prices vary greatly in different parts of the USA and other countries.)
Generally speaking, it’s best to research local doctors in your area and inquire about pricing, but expect to spend a decent amount of money for Abdominal Liposculpture.
