Liposuction in Colombia

There are a variety of techniques that facilitate the liposuction procedure in Bogotá:

• Tumescent liposuction: Uses an “irrigation solution” with a local anesthetic, such as lidocaine, and other medications in intravenous fluids, which is infiltrated before starting the aspiration, causing blood vessels to shrink or constrict. This allows liposuction in Bogotá to be performed with minimal blood loss and reduces post-operative pain.
• Suction-assisted liposculpture: This is the most traditional form of liposuction, where special equipment called a liposuctor is used, which is an instrument similar to a vacuum cleaner that generates controlled suction pressure.
• Power-assisted liposuction (PAL or Vibroliposuction): This is a variant of traditional suction-assisted liposuction that incorporates the use of a tool (special handpiece) to increase the movement of the cannula, which produces less resistance to fat extraction.
• Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty: Transmits energy through a special handpiece and adapted cannulas that help loosen and melt fat, allowing for faster extraction in dense or fibrous areas.
• VASER Lipo: This is a variation of ultrasound-assisted liposuction that uses an ultrasound cannula with multiple grooves that evenly disperse energy, improves skin retraction after the procedure, and facilitates fat aspiration in areas with greater density.
• Laser Lipo (such as Smartlipo and Slimlipo): This is a relatively new technology. The theory is that the laser works similarly to ultrasound to break down fat cells using laser energy, making fat aspiration more efficient and less traumatic for the patient. A disadvantage is that the fat extracted by laser cannot be used for transfer to other areas as it destroys the fat cells (adipocytes).
• High-definition natural liposculpture: This is a procedure that involves aspirating excess fat from target areas to create a lean, muscular, and athletic appearance in different areas of the body. In the abdominal region, for example, excess fat is aspirated, and valleys and ridges are created to give the appearance of a defined and highly sculpted abdomen.

There is no single best liposuction technique; each patient should be individualized according to their body characteristics. It is important to know that while some new technologies may improve the outcome in this type of surgery, choosing a procedure based on “what’s new” is never a guarantee that it will be the best. For this reason, be sure to have your procedure performed by a certified plastic surgeon in Bogotá, such as Dr. Guevara.

Liposuction in Buttocks / Abdominal Liposuction

When there is an accumulation of localized fat in a specific region of the body, in this case the gluteal area, it is necessary to perform liposuction in Bogotá.

The surgery is performed through small incisions, through which a cannula is inserted to extract the excess fat, thus shaping the area to be treated. We also eliminate any cellulite that may exist in the buttocks, a very common problem in women, although it can also appear in men.

The cannulas used are extremely thin and leave hardly any scars, so the natural results we obtain are truly satisfactory for our patients.

At Dr. Guevara Plastic Surgery, we work daily to offer the latest innovations in aesthetic medicine with the sole aim that our patients have natural results.

With buttocks liposuction, we will study the size and volume of that area to achieve, by eliminating those excesses, a more proportionate and natural appearance of the buttocks.

As a general rule, no more than 40% of the fat should be removed from each buttock, since in addition to an aesthetic function, it is important from a functional point of view.

Advantages

Through this intervention, we will improve several aspects:

• We reshape the form of our buttocks.
• We reduce the sensation of flaccidity.
• In many cases, a large part of the skin’s cellulite is eliminated.
• We increase skin retraction and therefore renew its shape and texture.

Normally, the fat-reducing effects of this type of liposuction usually last about 10 years, although it will depend on the healthy lifestyle carried out by the patient and aging.

Arm Liposuction

Arm liposuction is the solution for fat accumulations in the arms that produce that unaesthetic sensation of flaccidity. It is usually more common in women because genetics cause flaccidity to reproduce faster and fat accumulations to generate.

It is important that the patient has good skin quality, because if there are stretch marks or an abundant excess of skin, optimal results will not be obtained.

It is more commonly performed on women because genetics dictate that there is more flaccidity on the inner part of the arm and an extra accumulation of fatty tissue. It is essential, when considering arm liposuction, that the patient has good quality skin. Although it is difficult to have excellent skin in this area so prone to flaccidity, it must have good tone.

The main advantages are:

• The contour is greatly improved, reducing the arm’s perimeter and eliminating that localized fat.
• The scars left are minimal, practically invisible.
• Normal activity can be resumed almost the next day.
• Results are seen after 2-3 months.
• The fat eliminated will not reappear.