Liposuction as we have it today was propelled by the French surgeon Dr Yues-Gerard Illouz in 1982. Dr. Yues-Gerard Illouz came up with a suction assisted means of liposuction that involved the use of a blunt cannula and a high vacuum suction. Liposuction in modern times is the result of building on the precepts of Dr Illouz methods which set the pace for liposuction in the 1980's.

There is a slim chance that in the course of a liposuction, a blood clot may be formed. The formation of blood clot can cause pulmonary embolism which can kill a patient having liposuction. Another complication that can arise from liposuction surgery is skin death. So, it's important to know and be aware of these likely complications before going ahead with liposuction surgery. But the truth is that the complications are very rare occurences.

If your abdomen is being enlarged because of fat that is stored around the intestine, you will need to consider more traditional means of weight loss to have it removed. Liposuction cannot be used to extract intestinal fat because of the high risk of damaging vital organs. Exercise and a balanced diet will promptly help you get rid of intestinal fat.

The process of recovery from liposuction majorly depends on the extent of the surgery. Generally, patients return home or their place of work between two days and two weeks. Within this period, compression garment or bandage is worn on the areas operated upon. In some cases, they are worn between two to four weeks.

There are different forms of liposuction. Each of them has a degree of efficiency and safety. The method often adopted depends solely on the surgeon. The form that proves more effective is often used.

One part of the body that can be treated through liposuction is the lower back. This part accumulates the type of fat called lumbo-sacral fat. The fat can be removed without trace.

Prior to a liposuction surgery, you will have to undergo a consultation session with your selected liposuction surgeon. The essence of a consultation with your surgeon before liposuction is to determine what your expectations are and if you are physically and emotionally fit enough to withstand liposuction. If you truly want your liposuction surgery to be a success, you should endeavor to answer your surgeon's questions as honestly as possible.

Find out whether your insurance company will cover the cost of your liposuction surgery or not. Most insurance suppliers are clear about their standpoint on liposuction as they see it as cosmetic surgery and usually exclude it from their packages. You may be lucky to have your liposuction surgery paid for by your insurance company if it warrants it.