Tumescent liposuction at Dr. Juan Carlos Olaya Clinic in Bogotá, Colombia removes localized fat through surgical body contouring. Dr. Juan Carlos Olaya has over 15 years of experience and is a Full Member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery.
The technique is selected based on tissue type and treatment goals. Ultrasound, laser, or radiofrequency assistance may be used. The procedure can treat the abdomen, waist, back, arms, thighs, or area beneath the chin.
An in-person assessment covers target areas, goals, medical history, past surgeries, medications, smoking, and lifestyle habits. Liposuction may suit people with localized fat that has not changed with diet and exercise, a fairly stable weight, and good general health. It is not a weight-loss treatment.
An anesthesiologist evaluates each patient and selects an intravenous or inhaled anesthesia plan. Surgery takes place at high-complexity clinics in Bogotá, with small incisions placed in less visible areas. Liposuction may be combined with abdominoplasty or gluteal fat transfer as part of one surgical plan.
Recovery after liposuction
A compression garment is worn from day one. The care plan may also include drain care, pain medicine, and scheduled follow-up visits. The first follow-up is at one week.
Days one to three usually involve bed rest, compression, and pain control. Swelling and bruising often peak during the first week, when gentle movement is allowed. Low-impact daily activities may resume gradually during weeks two and three.
Swelling subsides over months one to three, and physical activity can return gradually. Residual swelling may take until month six to resolve, when the result typically stabilizes. Tissue hardening or unevenness can occur and is monitored during follow-up.
Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss whether this procedure suits their goals.
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