Liposculpture
Liposuction & Liposculpture
Liposuction is a method of permanently removing fat cells, using a hollow stainless
Steel tube with the assistance of a powerful vacuum. It is ideal for removing fatty deposits that remain despite diet and exercise. It is not a treatment for obesity or a method for weight reduction. It can be used to remove fat from many different sites around the body-typically the thighs, abdomen, buttocks, or backs of the arms. It is also an effective method for treating Gynaecomastia, the enlargement of male breast tissue.
The term ‘liposculpture’ was coined in the 1990s, and referred to the use of a smaller cannula, to target smaller areas, under local anaesthesia (with sedation in some cases). Today liposuction and liposculpture are used interchangeably. The goal of treatment is not just fat removal, but producing a smooth sculptured contour.
Lipoaugmentation
With lipoaugmentation, fat is transferred from one area of the body to another in order to create a fuller, more youthful appearance. Lipoaugmentation is often carried out on the face and breasts or areas that have a contour deformity because of an accident or previous surgery. It may also be used to fill out small areas of fat loss such as the back of the hands or around the eyes, thereby rejuvenating the patient’s appearance.
Joy Odili is a skilled aesthetic surgeon who has trained and worked in some of the UK’s leading hospitals. She will oversee and be responsible for every aspect of your treatment, which means that you can rely upon the highest possible standards of care.
Lipodema (legs)
Lipodema is a medical condition that can make individuals appear obese or cause them to have extremely swollen legs and swollen abdomen. This condition is an uneven distribution of fat cells in the sub-cutaneous regions of the body, usually in the legs or abdomen.
Joy Odili has dealt with a number of patients with this condition and her knowledge is built upon 15 years’ experience as a surgeon in some of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals. She will carry out a comprehensive initial consultation to gain a full understanding of how the condition presents itself in your individual case before discussing appropriate treatment options.
