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[Girin Plastic Surgery] Liposuction & side effects

Hello, I am Dr. Park Deok Jun, a specialist in liposuction at Girin Plastic Surgery Center which is located in Gangnam, Korea. With more people undergoing liposuction surgery, there are increasing concerns about the potential side effects of liposuction. Today, I will discuss liposuction methods, side effects, and ways to ensure a safer surgical procedure. Principle of Liposuction Surgery: 1. Epidermis 2. Cannula 3. Fat Layer 4. Muscle Layer During liposuction, the first step is injecting a solution called "tumescent" into the fat layer, which is commonly referred to as a solution that melts fat.   What is the Tumescent Solution? The tumescent solution is a fluid injected into the fat layer to facilitate safe liposuction by minimizing bleeding and tissue damage. The solution, composed of vasoconstrictors and local anesthetics, among others, works together to ease the liposuction process. Vasoconstrictors reduce bleeding by constricting blood vessels and al