Lipo Honolulu, HI, to date, is the most common cosmetic procedure in the United States. From the traditional Tumescent Lipo Honolulu, HI technique, Lipo Honolulu, HI has evolved through years and it became a popular cosmetic surgery.
Lipo Honolulu, HI also known as lipoplasty is a cosmetic surgery that can remove fat from under the skin. Fats that are resistant to diet and exercise can be removed permanently by Lipo Honolulu, HI.
Lipo Honolulu, HI is not the surgery for removing large quantity of fat and is not a weight reduction treatment. On the average, the amount of fat that can be removed by Lipo Honolulu, HI is about a liter or a quart.
If the patient has a firm skin, the Lipo Honolulu, HI tends to be more successful because the skin contracts to follow the new contours without sagging. Having a good general health condition is a must for patients who will undergo Lipo Honolulu, HI. Patients who had recent surgery on the treated area are not good candidates for Lipo Honolulu, HI.
A physical examination prior to the Lipo Honolulu, HI surgery will be conducted and a blood examination is required. It is necessary to determine the hemoglobin level of the patient to be prepared in cases that blood transfusion is needed during the operation. To avoid infection, the patient may be placed on antibiotics.
Lipo Honolulu, HI procedure may be performed as an outpatient procedure. If large amounts of fat are to be removed, the surgery will be performed in the hospital and an overnight stay may be required.
Anesthesia is given prior to the Lipo Honolulu, HI surgery. The amount of anesthesia given depends on the amount of fat to be removed and the type of Lipo Honolulu, HI procedure to be used. If a great amount of fat is to be removed, a general application anesthesia may be required, making the patient sleep throughout the procedure.
Once the anesthesia takes effect, the Lipo Honolulu, HI surgery will be performed using a suction device connected to a cannula, a small stainless steal suction instrument. The cannula is inserted through the small incisions especially on the fatty areas between the muscle and skin.
After Lipo Honolulu, HI surgery, the patient has to wear a support garment for two to three weeks which can be removed 24 hours after the surgery. The patient might feel a burning sensation on the treated area for about a month. The tissues below the treated area will swell for six to eight weeks.
Lipo Honolulu, HI is painless however, on the first day after surgery, there may be some discomfort which requires light pain medication. Sore and ache may persist for several days. The patient can go back to normal work within a week. The bruising will go away in two weeks. Swelling will subside after seven days. The final result of the Lipo Honolulu, HI can be achieved three to six months after the surgery. The fat removed by Lipo Honolulu, HI is permanent however the patient should maintain the figure and refrain from overeating because the remaining fat cells will grow in size
