THE‘June 8 a 46 -year -old woman, Ana Sergia Alcivar Chenche, died in Rome after an intervention of liposuction carried out in an unauthorized beauty center. On social media, the study doctor promised “the best price of the Italian market without lowering the quality/safety in each intervention”. The news rekindled the alarm of the doctors: “Aesthetic medicine must be regulated and secured”, warns the president of the Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine. Liposuction is a surgical act that must be performed exclusively by a specialist in plastic surgery, in qualified structures and with anesthesiological support. Here’s what to know about this intervention.
Out of control liposuction, the alarm of the doctors: “Too many dead after aesthetic interventions”
«Aesthetic medicine must be made safe. What happened in Rome follows other similar episodes in recent months. We had already asked for a legislative intervention that limits the activity surgical-aesthetics only to those who have titles and skills».
These are the declarations on Corriere della Sera/Rome by Filippo Anelli, president of the Fnomceo (National Federation of Orders of Surgeons and Dentists). “Citizens must know that those who put the” hands on them “are formed to do it best -continues Rings -. Therefore the training courses must be defined that lead to developing skills and having lists to be kept in the orders on the basis of these paths. The scientific companies of reference are moving and we have started meetings, we will make our contribution ».
What is liposuction
Liposuction is a surgery that is used to remove fat deposits located through aspiration by microcannule. It is indicated to model areas such as abdomen, hips, thighs, arms, knees. It is not a cure against obesity or a treatment to lose weight. According to theAmerican Society of Plastic SurgeonsIn the world it is among the most requested procedures, but also among those that require greater attention.
The risks increase without anesthesiological surveillance
Like any surgery, liposuction involves some risks that must be contained by the protocol followed by the doctor. There are risks Infections, deep vein thrombosis, embolias, anesthesia reactionsscars, skin irregularities. According to a study published on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2018), Le serious complications occur in Less than 1% of cases if performed by qualified specialists. The risks increase in unauthorized structures e without anesthesiological surveillance.
Who should not make liposuction
Liposuction is not recommended for those who have Cardiovascular pathologies, coagulopathies, not controlled diabetes, severe obesity. But also to Who takes anticoagulant drugs. Even patients with non -realistic expectations or image disorders they must be carefully evaluated, as an investigation conducted by SICPRE (Italian Society of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery).
How to check if a center is authorized
To perform a safe liposuction we suggest some important checks of the chosen center.
1. Make sure the structure is authorized as a surgical clinic (visible on the website of the region or the ASL).
2. Check that the doctor is enrolled in theOrder of doctors and has a specialization in plastic surgery.
3. Consult the official sites such as SICPRE.IT And Fnomceo.it for the names of recognized professionals.
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