Abdominal liposuction

Abdominal liposuction: Abdominal liposuction is the removal of fat deposits from the belly area; after the incision is made, the area is flushed with saline and local anesthetic (tumescent solution) to contract the skin and make the blood vessels contract before aspirating the fat.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Abdominal liposuction

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Abdominal liposuction:

Fat deposits resistant to exercise
Excessive fat deposits

Non-Surgical Options: Abdominal liposuction

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Abdominal liposuction:

Weight loss

Anesthetic Requirements for Abdominal liposuction

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Abdominal liposuction may include:

Local or general anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Abdominal liposuction

Possible surgical complications of Abdominal liposuction may include:

Bleeding
Infection
Uneven surface
Nerve damage
Blood clots
Scarring
Adverse reaction to anesthesia
Asymmetry
Pain
Blood vessel damage
Muscle damage
Swelling
Repeat surgery

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Abdominal liposuction

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is good.