I Have Some Health Problems--can I Still Get Liposuction?

Liposuction (also known as lipoplasty and suction lipectomy) is spreading and becoming more and more popular

. Where it used to be only the domain of women, it is now being used to treat both men and women. Where it used to be the exclusive territory of the rich and famous, more and more of the middle class are beginning to undergo the procedure. People in their twenties, thirties, forties and fifties commonly undergo lipoplasty, and there are even some few people who get the surgery in their sixties and seventies.

With all of this expansion, and with the constant advertising stating that lipoplasty is right for you, it is important to address the important question of who shouldn't get this surgery.

While suction lipectomy helps a lot of people, there are some people who for health or other reasons should not undergo the procedure. In order to understand who should avoid the procedure, it is important to first have understanding of what lipoplasty is.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure which removes excess body fat from specific parts of the body. These body parts are decided on beforehand by the patient and the doctor, and they can range from one to a few target areas. The surgery, which is usually performed under local anesthesia, uses special hollow tubes called cannulas to suction excess fat from the body. Typically, the more fat that is removed from the body and the more body areas treated, the more trauma the body will experience. This surgery works best on fairly healthy people who want to eliminate specific fat deposits.

Because of this, lipoplasty is not well suited for overweight or obese people looking for a weight loss solution. It cannot accomplish total-body weight loss and cannot safely remove large amounts of fat. People looking to lose weight, rather than smooth out specific areas of fatty deposits, should try to lose weight through diet and excercise.

Because liposuction removes excess fat, it could exacerbate problems of loose skin. People with insufficiently elastic skin will not benefit as well from a lipoplasty.

People who have a disease that makes it difficult for them to heal or who are taking medications that would cause a greater risk of complications and dangers should similarly stay away from this surgery until they can do it safely. A surgeon in your area can help you to know which conditions and medications could interfere with your surgery.

If you have questions about whether or not lipoplasty could help you, or if you wonder if you are a good candidate for the surgery, consider meeting with a surgeon in your area. Many surgeons offer free consultations to potential clients. If you talk with your surgeon, he or she can help you to decide whether this procedure would be right for you.

by: Christian Heftel

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