I Can't Decide--should I Get Liposuction Or Not?
Liposuction (also known as lipoplasty and suction lipectomy) is a large industry
, and it's getting larger. Last year, over 300,000 Americans underwent the procedure--and that was in a recession year, when demand for many cosmetic surgeries went down.
With this constant growth, and with constant press about new hot fat removal techniques, more and more people are considering getting lipoplasty. These people want to know whether or not the surgery will help them, what it can realistically do, what it will cost, how much it will hurt, and a myriad of other things.
This article will cover some basics of liposuction and will help readers to understand what they can do to make an informed and wise decision about whether or not to undergo this procedure.
In people's minds, liposuction tends to be the stuff of dreams. It's viewed as an instant cure for weight issues and body image. It's important for people to get to the reality as well.
Suction lipectomy is a surgical procedure that is designed to remove fat from certain parts of the body. It can typically remove no more than 10 pounds at a time, and it typically can only target from one to a small handful of body areas at a time. Because of this, it is ideal for treating problem areas on relatively people, rather than being viewed as a weight loss alternative.
Lipoplasty is usually performed under local anesthesia. Because it is performed with fat being sucked out of target areas through tiny needles, it usually does not leave large and unsightly scars. However, there is always the chance for complications that include blemishes, tissue damage and nerve damage.
Each individual person needs to make the decision whether or not a lipectomy is right for them. This can be a difficult process. However, it will be easier for people to make the right decision the more information they have.
There are a number of great tools for learning more about this procedure. The first one is the internet. While you shouldn't believe everything you read online, there is a vast wealth of information that is immediately available. Online directories such as liposuction.com, liposuctionguide.com, plasticsurgery.org, or docshop.com offer a number of wonderful resources including procedure summaries, lists of doctors in your area, before and after picture and even videos of the procedure. There are a number of websites out there, such as realself.com, which feature reviews of cosmetic procedures from actual people who have received the surgeries. These accounts tell whether they think the procedure was worth it, how much it cost, the amount of pain they went through, and sometimes even the doctor that performed the surgery.
Before and after pictures can be one of the greatest ways of helping you to decide whether or not to choose lipoplasty, and which surgeon to go with if you do. If you look at a number of pictures, you can get an idea of what results tend to be--and how much they can vary. As you look around, ask yourself whether the results you see would match your goals.
The second great resource in learning more about liposuction is the surgeons themselves. Many surgeons offer free consultations to interested, potential clients. Meeting with a number of different surgeons can teach you a lot about the procedure. It will also teach you about the surgeons themselves. These consultations are a great time to ask to see pictures, to ask about frequency of complications, to discuss pricing and to ask any questions you might have.
by: Christian Heftel
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