Here’s How Surgeons Determine If You’re a Good Candidate for 360° Liposuction

Looking into shaping your body? 360° Liposuction is one of our procedures at Belo that may help with that. Our in-house surgeons—Dr. Eloisa Buse, Dr. Ronaldo “Yo” Cayetano, and Dr. Cess Odita—will guide you and help determine whether you’re a good candidate for liposuction.

The Importance of Face-To-Face Consultation

Dr. Cayetano emphasizes the importance of doing a face-to-face consultation. He also stresses the need for face-to-face consultations, saying virtual ones only give a “bird’s eye view” of what patients need to know.

“We need to see the area that you’re considering. Cases differ from one another. The surgeon must examine the target area in person to determine if liposuction is truly suitable.”

Our surgeons assess other factors as well, since not all problem areas come from fat. This is where surgeons may recommend a different procedure if needed to properly address the concerns of the patient.

“Say, if a patient is suffering from a fat problem that’s also known as lipodystrophy. It means, s/he will really benefit from Liposuction. Take another case: a patient has sagging skin, no stubborn fat, but wants a more contoured figure. Liposuction won’t solve it, because liposuction addresses only subcutaneous fat. We will recommend another treatment for that. It’s not a cookie cutter approach – where the same solution is used without adjusting to the patient’s specific needs. This is why consultation is very, very important. “

A Belo doctor will guide you toward the right procedure and the best approach for your goals.

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Alodia during her consultation for liposuction with Dr. Belo.

Who is an Ideal 360° Liposuction Candidate?

This is what our Belo surgeons have to say:

• Passes pre-operative testing prior to surgery. Our surgeons have to determine whether your body is able to handle the surgery you’re aiming to have. They instruct patients to conduct certain pre-operative laboratory tests. This is just to make sure that there will be no complications during and after your surgery. “We do clearances from their primary doctors before anything. This is to check the patient’s general health before undergoing surgery,” says Dr. Odita. “Illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, they need clearances from their primary doctors.”
• S/he is not a heavy smoker or drinker. Heavy alcohol or nicotine intake greatly increases the risk of complications after surgery. This is why they are generally not approved by surgeons to proceed. In these cases, patients may need to abstain from alcohol and/or smoking for a recommended period of time. Along with this comes getting clearance/approval from your primary physician before being able to proceed with your surgery. Medication is also prescribed post-surgery. Dr. Buse highlights the importance of abstaining from alcohol intake as this may lower the effectiveness of the medication.
• Realistic expectations. Our Belo surgeons will create the result that suit the patient’s personal features best—not what would suit somebody else. It’s all about making the patient the most beautiful version of themselves, not a copy of their peg.
  
  Dr. Cayetano has had patients who come to his consultations with pictures handy. This is where they share with him with expectations that liposuction can give them the appearance similar to a celebrity’s body. Based on experience, he has had 8 out of 10 patients with unrealistic expectations prior to consultation. “Everything is discussed during consultation. Pre-surgery, what to expect and NOT expect from the procedure. Possible side effects are also discussed. Of course, the recovery and even the medicines that will be taken post-surgery,” he shared. “This also includes what kind of result s/he should expect based on his/her own anatomy.”

A Support System Helps With a Patient’s Recovery

It’s hard to recover from anything alone, and that includes surgery like 360° Liposuction. Your Belo surgeon will be asking who will be available to help the patient as they recover.

“Recovery is manageable and simple. Sometimes, we also speak to the person(s) or companion(s) that will help care for our patients after the surgery,” Dr. Odita said. “Our patients have our contact numbers if they have any questions, too.”

If you think you’re a good candidate for the surgery of your dreams, let’s get started in turning that to a reality! To book your pre-surgery consultation, click here, or call 8819-BELO (2356).