Liposuction
Posted in Uncategorized by: adminLiposuction is among the top elective cosmetic procedures in the United States. Of course, liposuction is not only sought out in the U.S., it is a very popular procedure throughout the entire cosmetic surgery world. For this reason, many doctors who are not qualified or skilled in this procedure are using it to increase their pocket books, when they shouldn’t be performing it at all. I designed this website to assist other patients in learning about their options in liposuction and other fat removal procedures. I want you to feel comfortable with your choices and have provided this website with the goal of educating the public without sugarcoating the reality of liposuction. While it can truly improve the appearance of your body, it can also cause it to look worse if you do not choose your surgeon correctly, if you are not a good candidate, or if your fat percentage moderately increases afterwards.
Liposuction is not a substitute for losing weight, but rather a method of reshaping your body by getting rid of localised fat that is resistant to diet and exercise. Liposuction can enhance your appearance and your self confidence enormously, but it is important to have realistic expectations. It is neither possible nor cosmetically desirable to remove 100% of the fat in an area.
The surgeon will aim for a result that is going to be pleasing to the eye, carefully attempting to achieve your goals, whilst working within the limitations of your natural muscle share and bone structure. Results of Liposuction can be spectacular but is it not realistic to expect perfection. It is impossible to guarantee the precise degree of improvement that will result, though if you would be happy with 50% improvement or better, then your expectations are likely to be met in abundance.
Who are good candidates for these procedures?
These procedures are for anyone who cannot obtain the trim and properly contoured look with diet and exercise, possess good skin elasticity and is not looking to lose large volumes of weight. Patients who exceed their body weight by 30-50% may only be candidates for limited fat removal because of safety concerns and should undergo these procedures in stages. Patients who exceed their ideal weight well over 50% should seek other remedies for weight loss as an initial step and consult a physician experienced in weight management.
Who is a good candidate for liposuction
A good candidate for liposuction is defined as any patient who is likely to be happy with the results of liposuction. The best candidates for liposuction are in good health and have realistic expectations of what liposuction can accomplish. Liposuction can provide a good candidate with a significant improvement, but it is unlikely to achieve perfection. There is no definite age or weight limit for patients who are “good candidates” for liposuction. Many liposuction patients are of average size but are concerned about localized accumulations of fat. However, some of the happiest patients have been individuals who are somewhat obese. A good candidate usually has one or more localized accumulations of fat that can be removed by liposuction.
Does liposuction produce permanent results?
After liposuction the body’s new shape is more or less permanent. If a patient does gain a moderate amount of weight after liposuction, then the figure will simply be a larger version of the new body shape. Fat cells that are removed by liposuction do not grow back. As long as the patient does not gain excessive amounts of weight, the new, more pleasing silhouette is permanent. Of course even after liposuction, advancing age will produce the usual changes in the shape of the body associated with the aging process. If a person gains weight after liposuction, she/he will not accumulate as much fat in the treated areas as would have happened if liposuction had not been done.