The thought of sucking excess fat deposits out of your body seems almost too easy to be true. What’s the underlying truth?

For those with extra pounds here and there, wouldn’t it be wonderful to cut them off to get a shapelier body? With technologies these days, it is virtually possible to do so. However, it is necessary to keep in mind that our body doesn’t work in a cut-and-paste way. It is way more complicated than that.

While people see liposuction as the preferred weight-loss method, it comes with limits. The reduction of weight is permanent only if the person stays in a healthy lifestyle that incorporates good food and regular exercise. What’s more, liposuction can only reduce fat at a certain area of the body.

There are two major types of liposuction - high water injection pressure liposuction (also known as wet liposuction) and laser assisted liposuction. In wet liposuction, a large dose of liquid is injected into the part of the body being treated. The added fluid forces the compartments of fat to swell and firm up, which lets the surgeon extract the unwanted fat more smoothly and with minimal bleeding.A laser-assisted liposuction helps to liquefy the fat in your body before it is removed. It is less invasive and damaging because lasers can be fine-tuned to deliver their energy beneath your skin.

Liposuction is a simple procedure performed as a day case and it usually take about 2 hours. Before the surgery, the surgeon will mark the treatment area on your body and show you the potential results of liposuction compared with your original appearance. If you are a smoker, you have to quit smoking as it might cause side effects.

First, local anesthesia is used, and then liposuction is performed through small, inconspicuous incisions. Next, a tube is inserted through these incisions to loosen excess fat which will be later suctioned out of the body.

After the surgery, there can be fluid retention and swelling. It may take several weeks to months for the swelling to fully dissipate. You will need to wear your elastic garment or bandages for two to three weeks to help reduce swelling while providing the area with support and shaping.

Prior to your decision, make sure you consult the surgeon to check if your body is fit for the surgery. You need to have elastic and healthy skin and within healthy weight range as liposuction is a body contouring process – not a weight loss process. Smokers are not encouraged to undergo liposuction. Also don’t forget to ask about risks and post-surgery complications to prepare yourself for the outcome. Side effects, although quite rare if performed well, might include infection, scarring, persisting swelling and fluid imbalance, all of which can be treated by your surgeon.

Another factor to keep in mind is your surgeon’s competence. He or she needs to be well trained and experienced in all kinds of liposuction techniques. Another point of interest is the surgery room and its hygienic conditions. You should check the certification of both the facility and the surgeon. Ask if they have the right equipment if any complications during the operation occur. The support staff should be experienced with aftercare so that they would know what you need and how to alleviate your uneasiness.

There have been attempts at “surgery-free liposuction” using ultrasound to break down the fat and the fat cells are eliminated through the body’s lymphatic system. However, these new technologies need to be carefully inspected and examined first. In the near future liposuction will be made easier and less painful.

Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic Introduces Body Contouring Service.

Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) August 15, 2008 — Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic suggests liposuction as a body contouring option

Many people have problems with specific parts of the body that seem to collect more fat than others - thighs, waistline and hips. Exercise can help tone up the muscles, but sometimes some parts remain out of proportion. Dr Pichet of Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic suggests liposuction as a body contouring option.

Liposuction is a widely popular cosmetic surgery procedure. Many think that it is a weight-loss procedure that can help them achieve ideal shape easily. Dr Pichet argues that it is not what most people think.

Taking out of large amounts of fat can be dangerous. Those seeking to lose a large amount of fat should consider other alternatives, and once they have reached a more appropriate weight, liposuction can help contour the body.

In fact, ideal candidates for liposuction must be 30% within the healthy weight range; therefore obesity cannot be treated with this procedure. Fat is only partially removed from a certain area of the body while obese people have fat deposits all over their body. Liposuction is ideal for those within healthy weight range with unproportionate parts that they wish to correct.

There are two major types of liposuction - high water injection pressure liposuction and laser assisted liposuction. In wet liposuction, a large dose of liquid is injected forcing the compartments of fat to swell and firm up so the surgeon extract the unwanted fat more smoothly and with minimal bleeding. A laser-assisted liposuction helps to liquefy the fat in your body before it is removed. It is less invasive and damaging because lasers can be fine-tuned to deliver their energy beneath your skin.

Dr Pichet also emphasizes that he would only perform liposuction on suitable candidates only, otherwise there could be complicated results following the procedure.

Liposuction is a simple procedure performed as a day case and it usually take about 2 hours. Before the surgery, the surgeon will mark the treatment area on your body and show you the potential results of liposuction compared with your original appearance. If you are a smoker, you have to quit smoking as it might cause side effects.

Dr Pichet also explains the steps of liposuction. First, local anesthesia or General anesthesia is used, and then liposuction is performed through small, inconspicuous incisions. Next, a tube is inserted through these incisions to loosen excess fat which will be later suctioned out of the body.

After the surgery, there can be fluid retention and swelling. It may take several weeks to months for the swelling to fully dissipate. You will need to wear your elastic garment or bandages for two to three weeks to help reduce swelling while providing the area with support and shaping. Side effects, although quite rare if performed well, might include infection, scarring, persisting swelling and fluid imbalance, all of which can be treated by the surgeon.

“Liposuction is a body contouring procedure, not a weight loss procedure,” Dr Pichet highlights, emphasizing that patients should have a realistic goal before undergoing liposuction.

Dr Pichet Receives Positive Comments From Patients

Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) May 11, 2008 — Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic continues to impress patients with SRS services

Dr Pichet Rodcharoen of Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic received more positive comments from his patients as found on Susan’s Place, a transgenders resources website.

Krista wrote on the website: “I undertook SRS with Pichet on March 17, 2008. So far my results look appropriate, except maybe the labia minora on one side is a bit choppy. I don’t question his skill at all as he has done over 500 cases up to me.”

” I agree with everybody that his staff is above par in service and professionalism and personality,” added Krista on the services.

Susie Joyce, who also undertook SRS in March 2008, shared the same positive experience. “My experience was nothing short of wonderful. I had breast augmentation (to 38C) and all phases of the procedure went extremely well - pre-surgery, surgery and especially post-surgery. Dr Pichet is an urbane and extremely professional surgeon and he involved me in every aspect of the procedure.”

Thailand has plenty of qualified clinics and hospitals renowned for sex reassignment services that yield great results. In qualified sex reassignment, patients will require permission from parents if under 20 years old and they are required to have lived full-time in the cross-gender role for at least one year. The procedure will take about three hours followed by four nights in the hospital for post-care. The all-inclusive charges are much cheaper than those abroad (approximately at least USD6,500) and patients can meanwhile enjoy a vacation in the beautiful city of Bangkok or other mesmerizing tourist destinations in Thailand. Moreover, if done by qualified Thai doctors in certified institutions are experienced and skillful, so there are less risks and complications.

One of the most leading sex change institutions such as Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic offer patients an option of contacting the surgeon by email prior to the decision. The doctor can explain in detail about the procedure and results. Dr Pichet of Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic is known for getting back to his patients in as few as 48 hours. The patients are provided with useful information and recommendation to help them decide and prepare for the surgery better.

More and more foreign tourists flock to Thailand for medical services.

Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) February 6, 2008 — There are many reasons why foreigners travel across the ocean to Thailand, and recently, one more reason has been added to the list — medical tourism. Thailand has always been famous for its sun, sand and sea, but now surgery is another S that draws tourists to the Land of Smiles.

Thailand has the largest hospital in Southeast Asia and is the first ever to receive ISO 9001 certification. In 2006, the number of medical tourists reached 1.4 million and Thailand is now aiming for a target of 2 million medical tourists by the year 2010, according to the Board of Investment.

What appeals to foreign patients is the quality of Thai doctors, the cost saving, the hospitality, the aftercare services and the fact that the procedure can be combined with a relaxing vacation. An Australian patient of Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic said, “From the moment we arrived, Dr Pichet and his staff were very helpful and always smiling. My girlfriend and I were picked up and dropped off from airports, hotels, hospitals and Dr Pichet’s clinic at no extra charge.”

Price is a very important marketing tool in this industry. For example, at Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic, a facelift costs somewhere around US$3,500, while in the United States the price is US$7,000-15,000.

Dr. Suraphong Amphanwong, Health Service and Business Committee Chairman, Thailand Chamber of Commerce Association, and Foreign Activity Consultative Chairman, Private Hospital Association said in a press conference that, “With efficiency of private hospital service at present in Thailand and our relative success in this industry versus our competitors, the country will be much distinguished in this business if we are fully supported by the government.”

The Opportunities in Thailand Tourism Industry (2007-09) report by industry research firm RNCOS attributes the figures to strong marketing campaigns by the private medical sector and the Thai government to promote medical tourism. It also says that sectors in which the country experiences the most growth included cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, dentistry and pharmacology.