Liposuction

A way through you can also loose your fat

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery operation that removes fat from many different sites on the human body. Mostly affected areas are the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, to the neck, backs of the arms and elsewhere. It is also known as lipoplasty (”fat modeling”), suction lipectomy or liposculpture

Liposuction is not a low-effort alternative to exercise and diet. It is a form of body contouring with significant attendant risks and is not a weight loss method. The amount of fat removed varies by doctor, method, and patient, but is typically less than 10 pounds (5 kg).

The fat is usually removed via a cannula (a hollow tube) and aspirator (a suction device). The removal of fat is accomplished by the suction cannula creating tiny passages through the fatty layers. Then after the surgery these tiny passages collapse and result in an improved body shape. Liposuction can be performed in a hospital, a free-standing surgery center or in the physician’s office.

Mostly liposuction is performed on:

• The abdomen and flanks in men
• The abdomen and thighs in women

Every day hundreds of people are turning to liposuction as their solution, because they want a trimmer, healthier, better-looking body.

Some side effects are:

A side effect, is a complication, medically minor, although it can be uncomfortable, annoying, and even painful.

Numbness: sometimes persists for a few weeks.

Swelling: should subside gradually over a month or two.

Pain: should be temporary and controlled by either over-the-counter medication, or by a prescription.

Bruising: can be painful in the short term, and should fade after a few weeks.

Scars: will vary in size depending on the particular procedure, and should fade over the weeks. For some, scar healing may take as long as a year.

Limited mobility: will depend on the exact procedure.

The more fat removed the higher the surgical risk. Unusual “lumpiness” or “dents” in the skin can be seen in those patients over-suctioned. The surgeon should advise on how soon the patient can resume normal activity.

Some conditions for the liposuction:

• Weight has been stable for 6 months or more
• Does not have loose or saggy skin
• Has realistic expectations
• Has good skin tone and elasticity
• Is emotionally stable
• Is close to their ideal body weight (within 30%)
• Has realistic expectations
• Does not have stretch marks
• Understands the risks of surgery
• Wants to remove specific areas of fat that are diet- and exercise-resistant (fat pockets in the abdomen, knees, love handles, arms, inner thighs, outer thighs, necks.

If you have all of these criteria, or meet some of them, you may still be a good candidate for liposuction. The procedure is most suited to those who are close to their ideal body weight, but if you have a lot of fat in a isolated area, you may still be a good candidate.

Some patients find liposuction to be a good incentive for weight loss, but it is not a remedy for obesity.