Cellulite is the herniation of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue that manifests as skin dimpling and nodularity, often on the pelvic region (specifically the buttocks), lower limbs, and abdomen. Cellulite occurs in most postpubescent females. A review gives a prevalence of 85-98% of women, indicating that it is physiological rather than pathological. It can result from a complex combination of factors ranging from hormones to heredity.

The causes of cellulite include changes in metabolism, ...

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What is liposuction and when is it administered? 

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Liposuction involves removing fat by sucking it through a thin tube called a cannula. It is most effective for people with normal weight and firm and elastic skin. It is important to know that liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss. Liposuction can help correct and improve the contours of parts of the body from which it is difficult to shift the weight.&nbsp;

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The areas most often treated with liposuction are the abdomen, hips, buttocks, hips, knees, neck and upper arms. Liposuction can also be used to remove lipomas (non-cancerous tumors of adipose tissue) and fatty edema that can develop under the male nipples and look like enlarged breasts (gynecomastia). 1

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Liposuction techniques

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Some of the different liposuction techniques include:

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<ol><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Tumescent technique. The tumescent technique involves injecting a large amount of medical solution into a fatty area. The medical solution is a combination of drugs that anesthetize the site, as well as shrink capillaries and prevent blood loss. A vacuum connected tube is then inserted into the fat to be treated and the fat sucked out.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ultrasonic lipoplasty. In ultrasonic lipoplasty, a special tube is used that produces ultrasonic energy. This ultrasonic energy breaks down the walls of fat cells, turning them into a liquid. Then the fat is sucked out.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Laser assisted lipoplasty. Lasers help with liposuction by heating fat to make removal more efficient. This method causes fewer bruises and allows faster healing.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Power assisted liposuction. A tool at the end of the suction device helps to cut the grease, making it easier to remove it.</li></ol>

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Who could benefit from liposuction?

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Normally, people of normal weight who have localized areas of accumulated fat achieve the best results with liposuction, but people who are slightly overweight can also benefit from the procedure. Age is not a major factor, although older people with reduced skin elasticity may not have the same results as people with firmer skin. &nbsp;<a href="https://journals.lww.com/01720096-201311000-00007" target="_blank" data-ref="Just a moment..." rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a>&nbsp;

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Regardless of age, if you meet any of the following conditions, you can reap the benefits of liposuction:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Normal weight (or slightly overweight)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Firm, elastic skin</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Accumulation of excess fat in certain areas</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Physically healthy and mentally stable people</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">People with realistic expectations</li></ul>

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Benefits of liposuction

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The following can be indicated as the main positive results after liposuction:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Successful removal of fat (subject to all conditions of hygiene and safety)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">May reduce cellulite or improve skin appearance</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">May improve health due to fat loss</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Promotes sculpting in areas of the body that even exercise and diet do not affect</li></ul>Liposuction is usually done for cosmetic purposes, but is sometimes used to treat certain conditions, including:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Lymphedema</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Gynecomastia</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Lipodystrophy syndrome</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Extreme weight loss after obesity</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Removal of lipomas</li></ul>

What-do-you-need-to-know-before-the-procedure?

What do you need to know before the procedure?

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Be as healthy as possible before undergoing liposuction. It's important to keep your weight steady with a good diet and regular exercise. If you smoke, stopping smoking at least six weeks before surgery will help reduce the risk of complications. Two weeks before surgery, you should avoid using aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs. There may be other important measures to take, and you will have instructions from specialists for them.&nbsp;

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What results can you expect from liposuction?

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The results of liposuction will not be clear until the inflammation subsides. In some cases, this may take several months. Most of the swelling goes away after about 4 weeks, and the area where the fat is removed should look less voluminous.

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People who maintain their weight can usually expect permanent results. Those who gain weight after the procedure may find that their fat distribution is changing. Of course, there are many factors that can contribute to these changes, and they are related to diet, physical activity, genetic predisposition, hydration, and more.

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Possible complications associated with liposuction techniques

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Possible complications associated with liposuction techniques may include, but are not limited to, the following: 3

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Injury to the skin or deeper tissues</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Uneven surface of the skin. Changes in the surface of the skin can occur after liposuction, giving it an asymmetrical or marsupial appearance. There may also be changes in skin pigmentation and areas that can become numb.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Greater risks if large areas are treated. The risk of infection, blood clots or fat clots, excessive fluid loss and damage to the skin, nerves or vital organs is greater when large areas are treated.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Lidocaine toxicity or fluid in the lungs. If the lidocaine content is too high, it may cause lidocaine toxicity. If too much fluid is injected, it can cause fluid to build up in the lungs.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Unsatisfactory result. Sometimes patients are not satisfied with the result of their liposuction if the new contours or the amount of fat removed do not meet their expectations. It is important to understand that liposuction is not a treatment for obesity. The amount of fat that can be removed from an area is limited by what is safe (no more than three liters). So it may not be possible to reduce an area as much as you want. Additional liposuction can be performed in the same area after six months. Sometimes the skin in the treated area has lost its elasticity and is flabby.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Increased or decreased sensitivity. After liposuction, it is common for the areas to be numb or more sensitive than usual. This usually returns to normal within a few months. Loss of sensitivity, although rare, can be permanent.</li></ul>

Liposuction is a common and popular cosmetic treatment used to remove unwanted body fat. If you have decided that the procedure is right for you, make sure that you choose an accredited and reliable doctor to perform the operation. It is important to consider discussing with him the potential risks, as well as being aware of the contraindications for conducting this plastic surgery.

What are the benefits and risks of liposuction?

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Author: Rositsa Tashkova, Master of Molecular Biology and Microbiology

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With childbirth come the worries about the mother's appearance and health - when will her belly shrink back to as it used to be, is it true that as many months as the baby is carried, the more it will be needed to restore the shape, how to speed up the process.

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One of the solutions is the post-pregnancy abdominal belt. In this article we will look at what this belt is, when you should start to wear it and how long, what its benefits are, within what price limits it varies and where you can buy it from.

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What are post-pregnancy abdominal belts and why they are needed

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During pregnancy, and especially in its third trimester, changes occur in the state of the abdominal muscles and pelvic joints of the future mother , which cause discomfort to acertain degree, different for each woman.

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How quickly the tummy will return after birth depends on many factors and is strictly individual. But cosmetic changes are not the only problem - many of the mothers complain of weakness and abdominal pain.

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The reasons for wearing a belt after pregnancy are associated with two goals: retracting the abdominal wall and restoring the symmetry of the pelvis. For this reason, there are also two types of belts.

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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Belts that support the pelvisare worneven before birth, in the last months of pregnancy [<a href="https://www.bioseek.eu/bg/eng/research/pubmed/The_effects_of_pelvic_belt_use_on_pelvic_alignment_during_and_after_pregnancy_a_prospective_longitudinal_cohort_study_31438891" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref. 1</a>], but it is good to keep in mind that these belts canreduce pelvic enlargement and lead to possible complications.</li>
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During pregnancy, <a href="/p/grbnachni_izkriviavaniia_pri_dietsa_i_vzrastni_kakvo_da_pravim_c0b6b901_32e3_4444_8cb1_27a480393aec" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"></a> under the influence of hormones, instability occurs in the joints of the pelvis, which prepares the woman for the wear of the baby and childbirth.

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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Belts that are wornafter birth for the purpose of retracting the abdominal wall are a wide elastic band, which is adjusted to acertain extent.</li>
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Both types of belts need to be properly fitted, not too tight, allow freedom of movement so as not to cause more harm thanbenefits.

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What are the benefits of wearing a belt after childbirth and how it aids recovery

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But this support is mechanical - the belt itself will not make the abdomen tight, nor will it helpus lose weight.

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You can look at these belts, like the braces or bandages that are placed on a sprained ankle, for example. They enable natural healing processes to do their job. This is very important especially in the first days after birth.

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Belts are of great help to women who have given birth by c-section, as they reduce the load on the wound and prevent adhesions.

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In many of the mothers, a condition called diastasis ref. <a href="https://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/abdominal-separation-diastasis-recti#1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref. 2</a>occurs,in which the two groups of muscles that make up the abdominal wall(the so-called " "tiles") are unnaturally far apart due to stretching of the connective tissue that connects them. This stretching occurs under the influence of hormones that act relaxingly on these tissues to allow the growth of the abdomen during pregnancy itself.

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Diastasis leads to a feeling of weakness and is often noted even with the nakedeye. [<a href="https://physiotherapy.ca/should-women-wrap-their-abdominals-post-partum" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref. 3</a>]

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Sit-ups are not suitable in this case, since the two muscle groups tighten and separate even further from each other, which stretches the connective tissue between them, and it thins and weakens even further.

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It should be recalled that the belt should not be very tight, as this will hinder normal healing.

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Wearing a belt after childbirth is contraindicated for women with preeclampsia, amnionics or wound infection after c-section!

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When should you start wearing it and for how long

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After a natural birth, if there are no complications that prevent this and with the permission of the doctor , the mother can start wearing the belt immediately. This is not exactly the case after cesarean section, since inthese cases it is necessary to first heal the wound.

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Manufacturers of such belts usually advise that they be worn for 10-12 hours each day, for 6-8 weeks, but in some cases this can last up to 3 months. It is not advisable to wear the belt for a longer period than this, since pressure on the uterus and internal organs can lead to other undesirableeffects.

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It is important to consult with our doctor about the most suitable time and duration of wearing the belt, since each case is unique and may require a different from the generally accepted approach.

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Since we mentioned gymnastics as an aid for getting the belly, here is the place to note that most doctors recommend that we wait 6 weeks after a natural birth without complications, and 8 weeks after cesarean section, before starting with physical exercises. [<a href="https://www.babycenter.com/0_abdominal-rehab-tone-your-postpartum-belly_10419294.bc#articlesection4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref. 4</a>]

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Experts say that unfortunately today most mothers need a belt, and this is due to a number of factors - the higher return to pregnancy, the lack of active life, changes in bonesand muscles, stress, eating habits of modern women.

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What is the price and where to buy it from

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The prices of belts for mothers vary a lot - between 5 and 120 Euro. They can be purchased both online and from a specialized maternity store, the second is advisable, as there you can get advice and clarification from the sales consultant to better assess the size, method of placement andget acquainted with the products.

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And one more thing - belts for postpartum categorically do not lead to weight loss , weight loss, do not have anti-cellulite properties, nor lead to increased excretion of fluids retained during pregnancy in the body. These statements are simply commercial tricks, and it is important to know what can actually be expected from these belts, namely - an additional support for the abdominal wall, which improves both the ability of muscles and tissues to recover faster, and the feeling of the birth motherfor stability.

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What is a post-pregnancy abdominal belt and how to wear it