LIPOSCULPTURE/LIPOSUCTION

This improves body shape by removing fat deposits, which are resistant to exercise and diet, with a cannula and an instrument that creates a vacuum (vacuum) and through minimal small stitch openings.

At Dr. D'Hondt, this involves the use of the "tumescence" technique, which means that a physiological fluid of a certain composition is inserted under the skin beforehand so that the fat cells are more easily aspirated and the pain is minimal or non-existent.

Antibiotics and a bruising drug are accepted beforehand.

Afterwards, one must wear a compression garment for 4 to 6 weeks.

In rare cases, the use of the ultrasonic technique can be useful such as with very large amounts of fat and with very hard fat compartments. However, since the stab incisions must be significantly larger than with the traditional technique (protective sleeve for the skin edges is necessary), the risks of skin lesions due to necrosis and the device is very expensive and, on the other hand, the results achievable with it are not better, this device was not purchased.

Depends mainly on the number of areas to be treated and can take 1 to 2 hours and even longer. Extracting more than 4 liters of fat greatly increases the risk of complications. 

On the face, it is possible for chin, cheeks and neck. Upper arms, breasts are also possible.

Frequent sites are abdomen, loins, outer and inner thighs, inner knees, buttocks, calves and ankles.

Full or local anesthesia

Full anesthesia is my preference for several reasons: comfort of patient and surgeon, better finish possible since towards the end of the procedure the pain increases in the patient and one either has to add fluids or is too quickly going to be satisfied with the result

• Swelling

• Infection (AB is given)

• During first 24 hours evacuation of fluid from insertion openings

• Bleeding

• Asymmetry

• Irregularities especially in sagging skin

• Sensation reduction generally disappears

• Pigmentation disorders (darkening of the skin especially on the inner thighs possible, although very rare)

After 1 to 2 weeks, one can resume work. With very strenuous sports, it is best to wait 4 weeks.

The swelling is completely gone after 12 weeks and then the final result is also final.

Definitely if one observes one's diet and physical activity.

The fat cells are permanently removed and are not reproduced after puberty. However, the resident fat cells under the skin can be filled in more due to inattentive eating. It is a figure correction and not a slimming method!