subject: Liposuction: Pros And Cons [print this page] Liposuction popularity is increasing with more dieters every year opting for this procedure, which removes surplus fat. Potential patients need to understand what liposuction is and what are the pros and cons of this weight loss method?
What is liposuction? Liposuction is fat removal from certain areas of the body using a suction tube. This tube is is inserted through small incisions, into the body fat and an extremely powerful vacuum and hose connected to the tube sucks out unwanted fat from the patient.
Common areas which are suitable for this procedure include upper thigh, upper arms, the abdominal area and buttocks.
Pros
Can help make exercise easier and increase mobility
Can control cholesterol levels
Liposuction may create motivation levels in the patient to encourage them to make long-term changes to diet and exercise.
This treatment can target hard to slim areas such as double chins or pectoral area in men.
Cons
Patients have to stop weight gain as untreated areas in the body are likely to show fat gain, as fat does not return to the treated area.
Removing excessive amounts of fat may make the appearance of cellulite worsen
The appearance of stretch marks may worsen.
This treatment can cause a difference in sensation at the site of the procedure.
Bruising and swelling are likely after liposuction.
Temporary muscle spasms are likely
Risk of infection.
During the treatment, there is a risk of burns.
Visible puncture wounds.
Post- surgery pain is likely.
When investigating the pros and cons of choosing liposuction as a weight loss method, it is obvious that this procedure should not be considered a risk free solution to body fat elimination.
First, is the issue of the body becoming disproportioned, as fat cannot return to the liposuction site. This means that when patients who have had Liposuction gain more weight the excess fat will develop on areas that have not been treated which gives an appearance of looking out of proportion.
Also, there is the risk of surgery related issues such as entry wounds, the site becoming infected and the pain and length of recovery time, none of which are very practical for dieters.
Lastly there is the financial implications. Weight loss surgery is always very expensive and often the cost is too much for the average dieter.
There are some instances when liposuction may be the advised solution. For example, the need for treatment on body areas that are not responsive to traditional weight loss methods as they are mainly caused by genetics, although for most circumstances, dieters will have other options.
Dieters may get adequate results from alternative methods such as a sensible diet and regular workouts. This will eliminate the possibility of Liposuction and the high price tag of the procedure.
