If your body isn't responding to your diet and exercise in the way you want it to, you may be frustrated if you're happy with your overall weight and size but want more definition in your shape. Tragically, it appears that a few region of our bodies just decline to be impacted by the work put in to change and further develop them. However, this does not preclude you from pursuing other options. There are numerous cosmetic surgery options available to address virtually any problem. Liposuction is one of the most requested procedures.
A common cosmetic procedure, liposuction helps patients achieve a tighter, more toned, and contoured appearance by removing unwanted body fat. The fat cells are broken up using either high-frequency vibrations, laser pulses, or a high-pressure water jet in a minimally invasive procedure. After that, a long, thin tube connected to a vacuum is used to extract the fat cells from the body through small incisions. To make the fat easier to remove, the suction tube is moved back and forth.
Although liposuction is typically performed under general anesthesia, it may be possible for patients undergoing lower-body liposuction to receive an epidural anesthetic, which not only blocks sensation in this area but also keeps you awake. After the bruising and swelling have subsided, patients will have a more sculpted and defined shape. Recovery can take up to six weeks.
What parts of the body can liposuction help improve?
Almost any part of the body with excess fat can be treated with liposuction. It typically targets the following:
It is most effective in areas where the patient has a good skin tone and is able to closely adhere to the new contours that are created by the treatment, such as the abdomen, back buttocks, chest, flanks (love handles), and upper arms.
What are the advantages of liposuction over time?
One of liposuction's greatest advantages is that it provides significant, long-term benefits to the patient—sustainability. Because of this, the procedure is a very good investment for the right candidates who are determined to live a healthy life after receiving treatment.
Why is maintaining a healthy lifestyle essential?
The fat cells that are removed from your body during liposuction are gone for good. Because these cells cannot regenerate, your body will always contain fewer fat cells. However, fat cells can expand or contract. After treatment, if you don't live a healthy lifestyle and don't exercise or eat too much, you might gain weight. Your remaining fat cells might get bigger. If this occurs, the effects of your liposuction procedure may be reversed, and you may end up with large fatty deposits that make your shape appear looser and less defined. Fortunately, you can keep the results of your liposuction treatment forever if you commit to a healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise.
Liposuction is not a method for weight loss or a treatment for obesity.
However, it is a useful treatment for patients who want to improve their outcomes even further after losing weight. Patients who have maintained a healthy weight can also benefit from it by seeing an increase in body tone and definition.
If you have any questions about liposuction, please don't hesitate to contact our skilled cosmetic surgery team. They will be happy to answer your questions and set up a consultation to see if you are a good candidate for this procedure.