One of the most popular procedures requested at established cosmetic surgery centres is liposuction. Also known as lipoplasty, lipectomy or “lipo,” this procedure is an invasive type of surgery that aims to breakdown and suck fat from different parts of the body. People request to have liposuction to improve the appearance of the body’s problematic areas in terms of fat deposition. This includes the abdomen, neck, thighs, back and buttocks. Here’s a primer on what you need to know about this procedure.
What the Procedure Does
When you undergo a liposuction procedure, the fat from the target body region is removed permanently. This alters the shape of the body, producing an instant lean figure without the trouble of exercise. But if you don’t commit to a healthy and active lifestyle, there’s a possibility that any remaining fat cells in the body could grow bigger.
Candidates for Liposuction
Patients who wish to undergo a liposuction procedure usually have a normal body weight. But, they would like to remove problematic fat deposits in areas where exercise has failed. The procedure is not meant to be an overall weight-loss program and is not a treatment for obesity. It’s important to note that the procedure doesn’t remove cellulite, stretch marks, and skin dimpling. The objective of the procedure is to provide an aesthetic improvement to enhance the contour and shape of the body.
According to medical experts, the best candidates for liposuction are those who have good skin elasticity and tone. Those who lack the elasticity may discover that they have loose skin in areas where the procedure was done. Patients need to be in excellent health, over eighteen years of age and not suffering from diabetes or obesity.
Apart from being a cosmetic procedure, liposuction is also the preferred choice to treat certain medical conditions such as:
• Lymphedema – a chronic swelling due to excess lymphatic fluid that accumulates in the tissues
• Gynecomastia —a condition where there’s an accumulation of fat beneath a man’s nipples
• Lipodystrophy – a condition where body fat accumulates in only one area of the body
Benefits of Liposuction
Advancements in cosmetic surgery have allowed the procedure to be more safe and with encouraging results. Patients also have improved body image perception, resulting in better self-confidence. It allows body sculpting to target areas of the body that diet and exercise have failed to address.
