Month: November 2019

An Introduction to Liposuction

The recipient of a doctor of medicine from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, Sarat Sabharwal is a cosmetic surgeon and physician at Health Orlando Inc. Sarat Sabharwal is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and specializes in procedures such as fat transfer and liposuction.

A common cosmetic surgery option, liposuction, also referred to as lipoplasty or body contouring, involves the removal of excess fat from the body. In situations where exercise and diets can’t get rid of excess fat deposits, many people get liposuction to relieve their body of unwanted fat and add beauty by enhancing their contours and shape. Since it comes with possible complications, it is necessary to seek guidance from your doctor before considering liposuction.

Before the procedure, anesthesia is usually given to the person on whom the surgery is to be performed to prevent pain during the process. Depending on the body part the liposuction is performed upon, a person may have a short or long hospital stay. Pain, swelling, bruising, numbness, bruising, and soreness are common afterward. Taking prescribed medications, relaxation, wearing recommended compression garments, and avoiding salt can help minimize pain after the procedure.

What Is an Indwelling Catheter?

In addition to his clinical work at Health Orlando Inc., urologist Dr. Sarat Sabharwal has lectured for the University of Central Florida’s surgery department since 2013. Dr. Sarat Sabharwal has also published his research in the Cureus University of Central Florida Journal. In 2018, the journal published his work investigating indwelling catheter insertion methods.

Also known as a Foley catheter, indwelling catheters direct urine from the bladder through a small, sterile tube. Doctors may recommend this procedure for patients who have difficulty urinating due to a blocked urethra or other urological condition. One end of the tube is inserted directly into the bladder, while the other end empties drawn urine into a drainage bag.

Catheters can be inserted through the urethra or a small abdominal incision. A balloon filled with sterile water at the inserted end keeps the tube in place. Short-term indwelling catheters can remain in place for up to 14 days, while long-term catheters may last up to 12 weeks.