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You can consider undergoing body sculpting procedures, in order to get rid of accumulated fat in certain areas of your body, in order to obtain a harmonious and ideal body.

These operations help you get rid of stubborn fat accumulations, which are difficult to get rid of by exercising or following a diet.

With the development of plastic surgery, there have been many Liposculpture procedures, which achieve the ideal weight and desired body shape.

So if you are interested in knowing all the details about these operations in terms of their steps, benefits, and whether they have any side effects or not, follow this article with us.

Body sculpting process

Liposculpture is a surgical cosmetic procedure that involves removing excess fat from specific areas of the body للآتي: –

  • Permanently redesign the body contour.
  • Muscle definition.

In some cases, the doctor can also insert the removed fat into other areas of your body, in order to obtain the desired shape.

Body sculpting procedures may not work if your muscles are weak, or you have sagging skin due to aging or pregnancy.

But it must be noted that this process is not used to get rid of السمنةIt does not help in losing weight.

What are the target areas for body sculpting?

Liposculpture  targets specific areas of your body that have not improved with diet and exercise.

Body sculpting procedures can help reduce and reshape الآتي: –

  • Abdomen and waist.
  • الظهر. 
  • Legs, ankles.
  • Chest area.
  • Face, cheeks.
  • الذقن.
  • الرقبة.
  • Hips, buttocks.
  • Inner knee.
  • الفخذين.
  • الذراعين.

Body sculpting procedures can be performed alone, or in combination with other surgical and cosmetic procedures, such as a facelift, breast reduction, or tummy tuck.

Types of body sculpting surgeries

Your plastic surgeon may use different techniques for Liposculpture, and the techniques your surgeon uses depend on your goals and the size of the areas treated.

Types of body sculpting procedures include: الآتي: –

  • Laser body sculpting: –

In this technique, the surgeon uses low-energy waves to dissolve fat.

  • Power Assisted Body Sculpting (PAL): –

This technique uses a vibrating tool to help break down the fat faster and remove it more easily.

  • Ultrasound-assisted body sculpting (UAL): –

It involves using ultrasound energy to break up fat cells, which makes them easier to remove, but it takes a long time.

The type of technology that is best for you depends on many factors, مثل: –

  • The area you want to treat.
  • The amount of fat to be removed.

So the doctor will help you choose the best technique for you during the consultation.

Body sculpting with Vaser

This procedure is a type of ultrasound body sculpting, which involves breaking down fat cells and dismantling them from deeper tissues. This facilitates more effective fat removal during treatment.

VASER is an abbreviation for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy with Resonance, which contributes to disrupting the connection between fatty tissue and the muscles underneath it without harming the underlying healthy tissue.

VASER body sculpting is a more controlled and gentler type of cosmetic procedure, and is very precise in the way it removes fat.

Body sculpting process steps

The Liposculpture process involves many steps, مثل: –

Preparing for body sculpting surgery

Your surgeon will give you specific instructions about preparing for this procedure, مثل: 

You must stop the following, two weeks before Surgery:-

  • التدخين.
  • Use aspirin, ibuprofen, or similar medications, because they may increase the risk of bleeding.
  • Reduce salt intake.
  • Stop taking herbs and vitamins.
  • Drink plenty of water.

You must tell your doctor As follows: -

  • Your medical history.
  • If you are suffering sensitive.
  • You have difficulty with blood clotting.
  • You roll.
  • You suffer from high blood pressure.
  • All medications, andالمكملات الغذائية that you eat.

What happens during the VASER body sculpting procedure?

Vaser Liposculpture  process includes steps الآتية: –

  • You will undergo general anesthesia, or a form of anesthesia called conscious sedation.
  • A saline solution mixed with an anesthetic will be injected into the targeted area.
  • The surgeon makes a small incision in the skin.
  • The surgeon will insert ultrasound sensors into the skin, through the incision, to break up the fatty tissue.
  • The fatty tissue will begin to gently disintegrate, and then the surgeon uses a cannula to suction out the fatty tissue and most of the fluid.

If you are having a fat transfer procedure, your plastic surgeon will insert the removed fat into the area to be treated.

What happens after body sculpting surgery?

  • The surgeon will give you sterile cotton pads to bandage the affected area, as fluids will drain within 24 to 48 hours after the procedure.
  • You may need to drink additional fluids to eliminate the anesthesia from your body.
  • The doctor may also advise you to wear a bandage or compression garment, known as a corset, for six weeks to reduce pain and swelling, and reduce the risk of fluid accumulation under the skin (seroma). 
  • Your surgeon may advise you to walk to reduce the risk of blood clots in your legs or arms.

After about three to six months you will begin to see results more clearly, as your body will settle into its modified shape.

The results of Vaser body sculpting can be permanent, but you will need to maintain your diet and exercise so that your body does not regain the removed fat deposits.

Frequently asked questions about body sculpting surgeries

When you are considering undergoing Liposculpture, you may have many questions about this procedure: مثل: –

هل عملية نحت الجسم مؤلمة؟

You may not feel pain during the procedure itself, because you will be under the influence of anesthesia, but after its effects wear off, you may feel varying degrees of pain, which can be described as soreness, or a feeling of bruising in the treated areas, and it is also possible to feel muscle pain.

The severity of pain varies from one person to another according to: للآتي: –

  • The volume of fat removed.
  • The technology used.
  • A person's ability to tolerate pain.

هل نحت الجسم ينقص الوزن؟

لا. لا تؤدي عمليات نحت الجسم إلى فقدان الوزن، ولكنها تساعد على خلق شكلًا أكثر رشاقةً، ونعمومةً، وتناسقًا للجسم.

ما هي شروط نحت الجسم؟

You may be a good candidate for Liposculpture if: I was: -

  • Close to your ideal weight.
  • You have firm, elastic skin.
  • Enjoy good health.
  • You want to sculpt smaller areas of your body.

How much weight is required for body sculpting surgery?

Before considering body sculpting procedures, you must have a body mass index of less than 30, and your weight should be about 10% less than your ideal weight. Therefore, it is recommended to lose weight to reach the closest ideal weight as possible before undergoing the procedure, in order to achieve the best results from the Liposculpture procedure.

Harmful effects of body sculpting surgery

It is possible that some side effects of body sculpting procedures may occur. مثل: –

  • Skin rippling.
  • The appearance of clusters.

But rarely, some serious side effects may occur, including: الآتي: –

  • النزيف.
  • جلطات الدم.
  • تراكم السوائل تحت الجلد.
  • Irregular skin contour.
  • Nodular fibrosis (hard lumps under the skin).
  • العدوى.
  • Permanent changes in skin color (hyperpigmentation).
  • الخدر.
  • حروق الجلد.
  • Bad reaction to anesthesia.
  • Scars above or under the skin.
  • Changes in sensation in the skin.

So if you experience any of these symptoms, you should contact your doctor immediately to help you treat these symptoms.

What is the difference between liposuction and body sculpting?

The difference between body sculpting and liposuction lies in the table الآتي: –

Body sculpting operations

Liposuction operations

Treatment areas

It removes fat from small and specific areas of the body.

Removes fat from large areas of the body.

Anesthesia

Local anesthesia is usually used.

General anesthesia is sometimes used.

the goal

Removing fat and reshaping it to define the body.

Removing fat, in order to lose weight.

Number of hours of procedure

It takes two to four hours.

It takes approximately 2 hours.

May not be recommended 

لا ينصح به للأشخاص الذين لديهم: –

  • Body mass index higher than 30.

  • They have flabby skin.

  • They need to remove large amounts of fat.

لا ينصح به للأشخاص الذين لديهم: –

  • Chronic health problems.

  • They are overweight.

  • Saggy skin.

  • They smoke.

  • Are taking medications that increase the risk of bleeding.

  • They have a history of some serious conditions.

Recovery

Body sculpting procedures tend to recover faster than liposuction procedures.

تجربتي مع عملية نحت الجسم

I was thinking about body sculpting operations, in order to achieve my dream of having a more harmonious and perfect appearance. The doctor and his medical team helped me with everything I needed. I felt safe and confident with them. I underwent that procedure, and I noticed a big difference in the results of that operation after three months. My body became more harmonious and defined.

Cost of body sculpting surgery

The cost of body sculpting procedures varies according to many factors, مثل: –

  • The city where the operation will be performed.
  • standard of living.
  • Surgeon's experience.
  • Type of technology used.
  • Anesthesia.
  • Medical services provided at the center.

But the cost of Liposculpture  usually ranges between 10,000 to 40,000 SAR.

Conclusion

In conclusion, dear reader, you have now realized what body sculpting operations are? What are the steps of this operation? You have also learned about the conditions necessary for this operation. 

So if you are thinking about getting a harmonious body and perfect figure, you should go to Al Mousa Specialist HospitalSo that the best doctors can help you achieve this using modern technologies, such as VASER technology.

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