Liposuction in Tijuana
Stubborn fat that refuses to go away no matter what you do can frustrate you and make being your best self feel impossible. Liposuction is a popular and effective cosmetic surgery that removes excess fat to improve your body, look, and self-confidence. Find out more about liposuction and how Tijuana Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico can help you achieve a phenomenal figure.
What is Liposuction?
and What Liposuction Is Not
Liposuction is a plastic surgery that utilizes suction to remove unwanted fat from various areas of the body. These can include the waist, abdomen, buttocks, inner thighs, and upper arms. It is often performed when stubborn fat deposits do not respond to diet and exercise.
It is important to note that liposuction is not an overall weight-loss treatment. The core reason to receive liposuction is for its body contouring benefits. If large amounts of weight loss are your goal you are better off opting for a bariatric surgery procedure, such as a gastric sleeve.
What Makes a
Good Liposuction Candidate?
To be a strong candidate for liposuction you should have:
Good Overall Health
You should be within 30 pounds of your ideal weight, have good muscle tone, sufficient skin elasticity, not smoke tobacco, and have attempted healthy weight loss through diet and exercise.
No Major Health Conditions
Chronic health problems, a weak immune system, and conditions like diabetes, seizures, deep vein thrombosis, and cardiovascular disease can make liposuction the wrong choice. Additionally, liposuction is not recommended if you are pregnant or nursing.
The Liposuction Procedure
What to Expect in Tijuana, Mexico
Pinpoint Planning
Your plastic surgeon will mark the areas of the body that will have fat removed, and may also take photographs of the areas. Depending on your needs, the plastic surgeon can administer local anesthesia and, if necessary, sedation. The purpose of this stage is to pinpoint exactly what your surgeon will be removing and to keep you as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
The Suction Stage
The liposuction procedure revolves around the use of a thin tube, known as a cannula, to suction fat from the body. Your plastic surgeon achieves this by injecting the treatment site with a special solution to firm up the fat, making small incisions in your skin, inserting the cannula into the incisions, then breaking up and removing the unwanted fat cells. The above describes tumescent liposuction. There are other liposuction options such as laser-assisted or ultrasound-assisted liposuction which can also be discussed.
Relaxed Recovery
Immediately, your doctor will place a compression garment on the treated areas to apply pressure. You may be advised to wear this for up to two months. You will also probably be prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection, and other medication as needed. There is usually some bruising, pain, and swelling after the procedure. The majority of people can return to work after a few days. Other normal aspects of day-to-day life can be resumed within two weeks of surgery.
Why Liposuction in
Tijuana, Mexico is So Popular
Traveling from the United States to another country for health care is known as medical tourism. Medical tourism in Mexico is an increasingly popular choice among Americans due primarily due to its affordability. Liposuction through our Tijuana, Mexico, bariatric surgery office is high quality and safe while costing significantly less than the very high price charged by American surgeons.
If you are interested in saving money on body contouring surgery, get in touch with Tijuana Bariatrics.
