My friend wants to do a Liposuction Minor...

Sonia · Last edited by Sonia on Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:14 am; edited 1 time in total

Hiii...well as the subject said, it concerns my friend who wants to do a minor Liposuction because she finds herself too "big" as she says and she found about a Hospital on the net http://www.jdhealthcare.com/plastic.html#16 who do these kinds of surgeries. Well, eventually they are very skilled and uses the latest techniques in this field but isn't she a bit too young? she is 22 years old and wants to do it as soon as possible...what must I do? Must I support her choice and her decision?

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Kaytee576 · Site Admin Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 256 Location: UK

Hey Sonya, I am sorry to hear your friend feels this way, and I am so glad to hear you Are there for her.
I understand why you are worrying about your friend, it is a very scary big decision she has to make but unfortunately it is her decision and I feel that if it is something she has her mind set to do you will not be able to make her change it, all you can do right now is be there for her.

It is hard to say whether she is too young, I guess people will say she is at an old enough age to do what she wants but in my personal opinion I wouldn't say this age is very old at all to be having this done.
But many people do have liposuction, breast implants and lots of stuff done at a very young age..it is frightening really and so sad that people feel that way about themselves but people seek this type of thing to make themselves feel happier in their own bodies and it is hard to sometimes fully understand the psychology behind each person and their feelings. (and to understand what im on about!!!

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Has your friend seen her doctor? has she been weighed? is she really even over weight? I say this as I know what us girls can be like, we get a clouded vision of our true selves if we are insecure about our bodies.

Has your friend thought of other options? what about the Gym? Taking a run each day, healthy eating? all this is much safer then surgery providing she keeps control and doesnt start exercising too much.

Can you talk to her? research the side effects? I don't want to make you feel worse but as you know there are always possible side effects with this type of surgery, I am not aware of exactly what can happen I don't want to worry you more by look into it properly though will if you would like me to.

Tell her you think she is just fine, try to compliment her as much as possible without sounding obvious, let her know you are there for her and you care.
Maybe ask her to think about it a bit more before making any quick decisions, What ever she decides I know you will be there to support her, And please remember we are always here for you or your friend anytime.

I am sorry If I am of little help, I send hugs your way.
Take care xxx

Sonia · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:20 am Post subject:

Hii Kaytee,you are in fact of great help !!!Thanks!!!

Well she is overweight, and the Doctor told her that. However, she doesn't want to go to gym and can't really be on diet because she finds this too difficult and has opted for a surgery but I respect her choice and I will support her although I am not for it. But if she'll be happier this way then I must be happy for her too.
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Kaytee576 · Site Admin Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 256 Location: UK

Thanks so much means alot You saying I was a help I do try, I truly hope your friend will be OK and I am so happy to hear you will be there by her side to support her, though you do not agree with what she may do you are a great friend to let it go and stand by her, How ALL friends should be.

I know it will be hard for her and you, We are always here, I wonder if there is definitely no other option for her? Could she maybe go for long walks? A bike ride? maybe you could go with her to encourage her?

She doesnt even have to diet, just change some of the unhealthy things for better things, I have been trying to eat a little better lately, I swapped chocolate bars for cereal bars, some have chocolate chips or fruit and usually helps my sugar cravings, Also I have been swapping crisps for Ryvita crackers flavoured with salt and vinegar all lower fat, I am not sure where you live and whether they do these things but you see what i mean! Diet doesnt mean STOP EATING NO WAY it means be more aware of what you are eating! fruit is always good...but me Im so fussy only like grapefruit and bananas

She is still young all this weight will probably full off by itself as she gets older, Im 25 and my weight has gone up and down over the years all apart of changing I guess.

Whatever she decides I wish her and you luck, She may even change her mind yet...but if she goes ahead I hope she has read up on it all so she knows what is to come.

Take care sweetie xx

one more thing!!! Shame the doctor had to say that, I guess it is his job, but still I wonder though if she is alot over weight or just a little and she got in a panic when the doctor said?

Sonia · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:30 am Post subject:

Kaytee576 · Site Admin Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 256 Location: UK

Angels-quest · Site Admin Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 75 Location: UK

I am not against any of these surgeries. My only worry with your friend is, could this be a quick fix, and not really curing the problem?
Will she put the weight on again after having it done do you know?

I dont mean that harshly at all, i know what it's like to feel awful in your own skin. but i just worry that she will think it will make her feel better & cure her problems, but after the quick fix, if she is able to still put that weight back on, then she will plunge down again. Just a thought.

It is a brave thing to want to do, but sometimes so is facing the underlying root of the problem. because although the surgery initally may make her feel better, once the weight comes back, she will be facing the same problem again. if that makes any sense at all?

Also please tell her to be careful on the internet.Usually a good place doesn't always need to advertise, as word of mouth gets around. please make sure she checks this place out properly, or it doesn't bear thinking about.

She is very lucky to have such a good friend to stand by her. We could all do with one of those! I am sure with your support, and as a friend you no doubt will be there to help her through, whatever she decides, but also to make her aware of the good & bad sides of it....then support her with her final decision.

I really hope your friend gets on ok, and is aware of any risks (ie: could it cause her to have any scars, will weight gain be just as easy afterwards etc)

please keep us posted & please do not think i'm against it or putting a downer on it, i just worry that your friend has checked it all out properly, and that deep down she may have issues she will need to confront oneday, that this surgery may not be able to cure.

Goodluck.
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Angels-quest · Site Admin Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 75 Location: UK

Me again, I just found this about what can happen, also towards the end what to look out for, and how to reduce risk. More information about liposuction can be found at the same website www.liposuction.com

Safety and Complications
A surgical complication is defined as any undesirable result of surgery. The most common complication of liposuction is a result that produces an unhappy patient. The most common cause of an unhappy patient is a patient's unrealistic expectations before surgery. Avoiding unrealistic expectations requires careful and accurate communication between patient and surgeon. This entire web site is dedicated to providing patients with information so that they can make a well-informed decision about having liposuction. Detailed information about specific complications is presented in the following pages entitled:

An Overview of Liposuction Complications
Excessive Liposuction
Common & Minor Complications
Rare & Severe Complications
Drugs That Increase Bleeding
Risks of Local Anesthesia
Risks of General Anesthesia
Risks of Ultrasonic Liposuction
Excessive Liposuction
The greatest risks of liposuction are associated with the tendency of some surgeons to do too much surgery on the same day. The three types of excessive surgery include 1) removal of an excessive volume of fat by liposuction on a single day, 2) liposuction of an excessive number of body areas on the same day, 3) combinations of liposuction and other unrelated surgical procedures which involves excessive surgical trauma and prolonged exposure to general anesthesia. (See Excessive Liposuction).

Common & Minor Complications
Common & minor complications are conditions that do not threaten a patient's life, normal body functions or the ability to work. These include superficial irregularities of the skin, seromas, hematomas, focal skin necrosis, allergic reactions to drugs, visible or disfiguring scars, discoloration of the skin, fainting during or after surgery, temporary bruising, numbness or nerve injury, and temporary adverse drug reactions. Most of these complications can be considered minor, however some may become quite serious. Post-liposuction syncope (fainting) the next morning at home, especially after urinating is not rare. This can be serious if the patient falls and experiences a head or neck injury. (See Common & Minor Complications).

Rare & Severe Complications
Rare & severe complications associated with liposuction include problems with anesthesia, blood clots in the leg or lung, injury to the abdominal organs, excessive intravenous fluids, excessive blood loss, excessive loss of body heat (hypothermia), infections, allergic drug reactions, aspiration pneumonia (most likely under general anesthesia), cardiac arrest and potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmias, permanent nerve damage, brain damage due to lack of oxygen under general anesthesia, and seizures. See Rare & Severe Complications.

Drugs That Increase Bleeding Drugs that increase bleeding, if taken by a patient soon before having liposuction, can cause liposuction complications such a hematoma (a large collection of blood trapped beneath the skin), or excessive bleeding that might require hospitalization. Among the more common drugs that can interfere with normal clotting of blood are aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), and warfarin (Coumadin). Even vitamin E, red wine, and some herbal remedies can cause prolonged bleeding. You are provided with a long list of prescription drugs and non-prescription drugs that interfere with bleeding (see Drugs that Increase Bleeding).

Risks of Local Anesthesia
Lidocaine is the safest of local anesthetics available for liposuction. At lidocaine concentrations in the blood exceeding 6 milligrams/liter, patients might experience some toxicity. Blood concentrations of lidocaine in excess of 12 milligrams/liter can produce serious cardiac toxicity. The maximum recommended dosage of lidocaine for tumescent liposuction is 50 mg/kg (50 milligrams/kilogram of patient weight). The most extraordinary aspect of the tumescent technique is its unprecedented safety record when used as directed. Most liposuction surgeons know that it can be dangerous to give a patient a dosage of tumescent lidocaine that exceeds 50 mg/kg. All liposuction-related deaths have been associated with either the use of general anesthesia, or IV sedation, or lidocaine doses in far in excess of 75 mg/kg. The tumescent technique is dangerous in the hands of surgeons or anesthesiologists who have not had specific training in the technique. There has never been a reported death associated with tumescent liposuction totally by local anesthesia.

Risks of General Anesthesia
General anesthesia for liposuction can be considered safe when 1) the general anesthesia is administered by a board certified anesthesiologist, 2) liposuction is not performed with other unrelated surgical procedures, and 3) there is no excessive liposuction. The most dangerous aspects of general anesthesia are respiratory depression and impairment of protective airway reflexes. The risks of general anesthesia include human error, unsuspected inherited hypersensitivity to anesthetic drugs, accidental overdose of anesthesia, any undetected airway disconnection or airway blockage. General anesthesia, which increases the risk of vomiting and impairs protective airway reflexes, can cause aspiration of stomach contents. Because general anesthesia impairs the ability to breathe, when a complication does occur it can lead to disaster.

Dangers of Ultrasonic Liposuction
Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction (UAL) requires the use of tumescent fluid and uses either a metal probe or metal paddle to deliver ultrasonic energy and heat into subcutaneous fat. Internal UAL has largely been abandoned because of the risk of full-thickness skin burns and severe scaring. The initial reports of internal UAL were unrealistically enthusiastic. Some authors did not report their complications, and others have learned of major UAL complications after publishing their articles. Because of insufficient proof of safety, UAL devices have not been approved by the FDA for use in doing liposuction.

Safety is a Relative Term
It is impossible to prove that a surgical procedure is absolutely safe. On the other hand it is realistic and appropriate to compare two procedures and conclude that one is relatively safer than the other. Prospective liposuction patients should strive to understand the options that are available and choose the safest procedure.

Preventing Complications
Preventing complications should be the most important concern of both patients and liposuction surgeons. Surgeons can reduce the risk of complications by proper selection of patients. Surgeons should avoid patients who have 1) unrealistic medical expectations, 2) a history of significant medical problems. Patients can reduce the risk of complications by 1) resisting the temptation to save time by attempting to do multiple unrelated surgical procedures along with liposuction, and 2) resisting the temptation to maximize the volume of fat removed on a single day. It is much safer to divide one very large liposuction procedure into two or more separate procedures done on separate days. Liposuction by general anesthesia can be considered safe, however, liposuction totally by local anesthesia is safer.

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mischa.porter · Joined: 08 Sep 2009 Posts: 2

I'm learning more about liposuction here. I also have a friend who planned to have a liposuction and thankfully she decided not to go through with it. I know that there are indeed experts in this procedure, but there are also pros and cons and it doesn't really assure you that you'll get your desired figure forever; unless of course you maintain it through exercise and eating well.
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