Liposuction is a relatively new and increasingly popular surgical procedure that can be most simply described as suction assisted fat removal from the body. This type of cosmetic surgery is gaining unprecedented popularity thanks primarily to the fact that today’s society places such an immense pressure on the aesthetic features and looks of an individual. Our busy schedules can tend to considerably restrict us from taking the time to eat food that healthy and nutritious. Exercise too has no place in our everyday schedule. All of this provide us with the option to choose the heavy fast foods that are so convenient. Liposuction offers a short cut path to the promised land of having a well trimmed body. The most common parts of the human anatomy that are exposed to liposuction include the abdomen, thighs, neck, buttocks and back of the arms, although the procedure can be performed on any part of the body that an individual feels may be carrying too much fat. Liposuction of the knee is a very common procedure, especially with women, as the accumulation of fatty tissue just above the knee can make otherwise perfectly shaped legs quite unattractive.
When choosing to have excess fat deposits removed with the help of knees liposuction, it is important to keep in mind the fact that the knees play a very important role in our daily live. It is important that substantial and appropriate care needs be taken of the joints in order to ensure that the recovery is speedy and accurate. The invasive procedure puts a substantial amount of stress on the patient’s body. The first few days just after the operation will see the area swollen and slightly bruised. This swelling and bruising will go down 7 to 10 days. During this period, it is essential that the patient be under total bed rest to avoid putting unnecessary strain on the already tender knee joint during the healing process. During a tumescent liposuction, the fluid that is drained from the point of incision can be rather uncomfortable in addition to the fact that it may even encourage bacteria into the area – possibly resulting in an infection. As a result, hygienic conditions must be maintained to an optimal standard during the entire healing process. The use of special bandages are common in post surgery care for liposuction of the knee and would require regular changing in order to prevent them from becoming soaked with the fluids that attract the infection