Should I Be Embarrassed About Considering Liposuction?
Liposuction, while growing exponentially in popularity in all areas of the country
, has often had a bit of a social stigma. People often assume that all misconceptions about those who consider this option are true. If you are getting liposuction many people will be jealous but will show this by accusing you of or directing comments towards you about not being satisfied with yourself or not being willing to simply work hard to lose those extra few pounds. These people have been somewhat misinformed in regards to the motivations behind lipoplasty. It is important to remember this as you consider your options and investigate the possibility of this procedure being right for you.
Firstly, the ideal candidate for liposuction is already living a healthy lifestyle and is not lazy by any means. The ideal patient is already within ten pounds of his/her own healthy target weight, makes healthy eating choices and exercises regularly. If you are not already adopting these habits into your lifestyle, your surgeon will more than likely recommend starting an exercise regimen prior to surgery and will encourage healthy eating before then also. Post-surgery it is crucial to keep up a healthy lifestyle as this will maintain your newly toned figure the best way possible. Simply going under the knife does not solve your weight problems immediately.
Secondly, those who are looking into liposuction are more than likely not totally insecure with who they are or with their bodies. There are instances of needing to work through some severe body image issues prior to committing to surgery however this is not as common as many people may think. Exploring this option does not automatically make you a person with severe body issues. There is nothing wrong with wanting to look and feel your best! Do not let others deter you from doing what you believe is necessary to be your healthiest. Exercise and making wise eating choices can do plenty for the body but sometimes there are small, stubborn pockets of fat that are especially difficult and/or impossible to get rid of without additional help. Liposuction is such a help for those who find themselves in this particular predicament. Obviously it is not meant as a quick-fix or substitute for healthy living.
All in all, liposuction does not encourage negative body images and is not a quick fix for those who do not want to diet or exercise. It is a help to those already living a healthy lifestyle to look and feel their very best! There is no need to be embarrassed about your desire to be happy and healthy.