Liposuction began to be developed after 1980 when Dr. Yves-Gerard Illouz discovered that a tube could be passed under the skin and when connected to a vacuum it could selectively remove fat from any part of the body. Ever since, this technique has been used throughout the world and has been possible to reduce significant amounts of fat. small incisions of less than 5mm can be hidden among the folds of the body, leaving very little scars. Liposuction can be done under local or general anesthesia, is ambulatory, so the patient can go home the same day. You can remove up to 5 liters of fat without big chance of suffering complications.
Liposuction helps to remove the fat that can't be eliminated with diets and / or exercises, it can be removed from the hips, neck, arms, back and waist. Because of its safety and efficiency, liposuction has become the most common surgical procedure performed by plastic surgeons. This method has helped thousands of women and men to remove unwanted fat and achieve the desired proportions of the body. Part of the fat eliminated can be reused for injections of augmentation in other areas: buttocks, face, legs and so on.
Just like any other surgical procedure complications such as bleedings, infections, loss of skin and others might occur. Serious complications or complications endangering the life, are very rare, especially when all the indications to offer you greater security are followed.
Who are the candidates?: Anyone with unwanted fat difficult to eliminate with diets or exercise. It is important to emphasize that this surgery is not to lose weight, only to mold. It is also the ideal method when you want to increase the volume of your buttocks.
The period of recovery is approximately one week after which you may be able to restart your work activitities. In two weeks, you will be able to do physical exercise.

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