What Can Liposuction Do For Me?
You've probably seen it, and you've certainly heard about it
, but before considering liposuction for yourself, get the facts about the surgery to understand its purposes, its effectiveness, and its risks.
So, first things first. What is liposuction? It is a surgical procedure that requires anesthesia (the level of anesthesia will depend on the doctor, the location and severity of the surgery, and your preference) and is targeted to remove select areas of fat buildup that resist dieting and exercise strategies.
In other words, lipoplasty is a quick and generally effective way to improve your health and appearance, but it is not a magic cure-all, and it does not generally produce a drastic result.
Most surgeons only remove far pockets ten pounds or less in one session, and they strongly recommend that patients attempt to rid themselves of those problem areas first through exercise, removing surgically only those areas that won't go away.
Liposuction is not a cure for obesity. As mentioned above, the fat removal in one session is relatively minimal. Beyond that, surgeons say that the best candidates for lipoplasty are men and women within twenty-five pounds of their ideal body weight.
Healthier patients also tend to experience fewer complications during surgery and fewer side effects afterwards.
Liposuction is also not an effective long-term weight loss strategy. In other words, your new weight is not permanent. As you did before, you will need to continue maintaining a healthful diet and regular exercise to keep your new weight and figure.
Lipoplasty is targeted to remove fat, so if your aim is to reduce the appearance of cellulite, liposuction will not likely produce your desired results.
It is also not an effective solution to cellulite. Since cellulite occurs from fatty pockets just underneath the skin and liposuction targets fatty deposits deeper down, most patients do not notice any difference in the appearance of cellulite on their skin.
Also, you need to understand the possible complications and side effects before considering this form of cosmetic surgery. Since it is in fact a surgery, it generally involves an amount of blood loss that varies depending on the technique you and your doctor decide on.
It also will require a recovery time that also depends on the technique used as well as the area targeted. Usually, patients are able to return to work after one to three weeks, and the swelling and bruising usually disappear in the first few months.
Of course, other side effects other than some post-op discomfort, swelling, and bruising, will vary depending on the surgery you choose.
Serious surgical complications in liposuction are rare. They can include fluid loss and blood clots, but these can generally be avoided by choosing an experienced and knowledgeable surgeon.
by: Christian Heftel
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