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Superficial
layers of fatty tissue can be significantly biodegraded by
various cosmetic and physical treatments (massages, physical
training, etc.). But layers of real fatty tissue in the form
of obstinate fatty pads cannot be removed in this way. Liposuction
is the only way to permanently remove cellulite, fatty cells
and their deposits, from certain places.
Accumulation
of substantial deposits of fatty tissue gives the skin an
unaesthetic, perforated look (like an orange peel), which
we call cellulite. It usually accumulates in a double chin,
upper arm, waist area, lower part of the abdomen, thighs and
the inside of the knees.
The
distribution of fatty tissue on our body is determined by
two factors: hereditary (genetic factor) and our eating habits
(nutritional factor).
GENETIC FACTOR determines, during puberty, the location and
number of fatty cells that will develop. After puberty the
number and distribution of cells is finalized. The size of
the cells is determined by the NUTRITIONAL FACTOR. Fat people
have large and swollen cells while slim people have smaller
ones. If a person has a high number of fatty cells on his
/ her thighs and a small number on his/ her breasts, then
that person is always going to have fat thighs. We can often
see slim women with fatty pads on certain areas of their body.
The removal of cellulite by liposuction is particularly successful
on persons who are not too fat. Liposuction is a surgical
procedure by which cellulite is selectively removed from the
parts of the body where it has accumulated. A narrow tube
is inserted into a small incision in the skin (0.5cm) and
used to remove the fatty layer by vacuum. This way, fatty
cells are permanently removed from the area.
These
days HIDROLIPOSUCTION is considered to be the most successful
method of liposuction. It includes the injection of a pH saline
that contains capillary contraction agents. In this way the
size of the area being treated is temporarily increased. This
helps to achieve nicer body contours. The suction of blood
is less but a greater quantity of pure cellulite is extracted
with the help of the capillary contraction agents.
I
have been using this procedure for 9 years and in my experience
this is a much more efficient method when compared to others.
Shaping the ideal body (so called body shaping or body contouring)
can also be accomplished by this method of hidroliposuction
using micro-instruments. Using this method, straight column-like
legs, for example, can have the lower part (above the ankle)
reshaped which, previously, would have been inconceivable.
Today's
procedures require the patient to wear special compressive
cloths (various corsets/ braces) on the treated area(s) after
surgery. These corsets are worn for the 6 weeks after surgery.
As early as 7 days after the operation a massage is recommended
to assist fluid drainage and better blood circulation because
this helps with the reduction of swelling. The patient should
take 3 to 10 days sick leave, depending on the extent of the
treatment.
Liposuction
is done under general anesthetic when the operation is extensive
(abdomen, thighs). When cellulite needs to be removed from
narrower area of the body (around knees, double chin, etc.)
the operation is done under local anesthetic with a sedative.
PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PATIENT
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Prior to the operation, the patient needs to go through
an internist examination, an ECG and has to have a blood
test.
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The stay in surgery ranges from several hours to 24 hours,
depending on the extent of the operation. After the operation
and a short rest, the patient is sent to home care
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The stay is 2 to 4 days, depending on how much liposuction
was undertaken.
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Recovery and sick leave period can range from 5 to 7 days,
depending on the extent of the operation
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Prior to the operation, The patient needs to go through
an internist examination, an ECG and has to have a blood
test.
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The stay in surgery ranges from several hours, dependant
on the extent of the operation. After the operation and
a short rest, the patient is sent to home care
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The stay in Zagreb is 2 to 4 days dependant on the extent
of the liposuction
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Recovery and sick leave period can range from 5 to 7 days,
dependant on the extent of the operation.
PRICES OF THE LIPOSUCTION DEPEND ON THE EXTENT OF THE OPERATION
The price of abdominal liposuction is 2.040 EUR and the price of thighs liposuction is 1.800 EUR.
The
price includes all medical treatment and anesthetic
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