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Yes, liposuction is generally safe in India, providing a qualified and experienced surgeon in a certified facility performs it. The Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS) has released guidelines for liposuction procedures in India to ensure the safety of patients and practitioners alike. Additionally, the Indian Society of Liposuction Surgery (ISLS) has also released guidelines for the practice of liposuction.

• During the procedure, the surgeons may use local or general anesthesia in the particular area of treatment.
• The procedure may last up to several hours, depending on the extent of fat deposits to be removed and on the area of surgery.
• Small surgical cuts are made to remove the fats. After the procedure, the surgeon may leave your surgical cuts open to let the fluid out.
• You may spend at least 4-5 hours in the hospital or clinic to track your recovery.

When people wish to remove minor fat deposits from their thighs, hips, stomachs, or other particular locations, they opt for liposuction. The Tummy Tuck is effective at removing extra skin on top of removing fat from the abdomen. This technique can result in a flat midsection. In order to lose weight, it is advised that obese people have belly tucks rather than liposuction.

When fat cells are removed through liposuction, they are permanently gone. That does not imply that you cannot put on weight following liposuction. Additionally, body fat may reappear after liposuction if you don't take precautions with your diet and exercise routine.

• Liposuction permanently removes fat cells, but if you are not careful with your diet/exercise regime, then the remaining fat cells can grow bigger and contribute to the treated region inflating up (you don’t develop newer fat cells after attaining the age of 18).
• 5 liters/10 pounds is the maximum amount of fat that can be removed.
• If you gain weight post-liposuction, then your overall body will look disproportionate, since your operated body part will have lesser fats compared to the untreated parts of your body.

• There will be some pain but it won't impede your daily activities.
• Mentioned below is the timeline of your recovery post-liposuction:
  • Mild bruising, discomfort, swelling, and pain will persist for 4 to 6 weeks.
  • Scars will majorly vanish after a year.
  • Excess skin left behind after fat removal will naturally tighten up to a certain extent.
  • Changes won’t be instantly visible but will become apparent as the swelling goes away.

Following the below-mentioned tips can help you maintain your results:

• Don’t neglect instructions provided by your surgeon.
• Eat less processed or sugary food, and control your caloric consumption.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Have smaller servings of meals throughout your day & indulge in high-cardio exercises.
• Prioritize increasing intake of proteins & healthy carbohydrates to the required amount.

• Functionality of liposuction is limited to removing fats (abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck, arms, chect, ankles and chin).
• Whereas tummy tuck can remove excess skin along with fats (restricted to abdomen).
• And liposculpture will not only remove fats from unwanted places, but also relocate them to right places within your body and enhance its overall appeal (abs, back, buttocks, chin, thighs, neck, breasts, waist, knees, ankles and arms).

Short answer: No.

Since liposuction is concerned with extracting fat, and once extracted fats do not regenerate again.

• Most insurance policies provide coverage for reconstructive surgeries but not cosmetic surgeries, and unfortunately, liposuction qualifies as a cosmetic surgery.
• But some insurers could provide coverage even for cosmetic surgeries on the condition that you sign up for plan upgradation or renewal (depends on the insuring company/insurer).
• In case of no coverage under any insurance policy, you can also look out for loan or EMI facilities.