Liposuction
We all seem to have less time nowadays for anything but work and it shows as we are all getting fatter. Fortunately liposuction is available as an aid to shifting some those unsightly lumps of fat.
Women typically gain the extra lumps and bumps of fat round the hips and thighs while for men its the belly. Liposuction used over several areas makes a real difference.
The bad news of course is that liposuction isn't the answer to losing weight and being thin. Its part of the solution along with sensible eating and a bit more exercise.
Liposuction - What is that?
During liposuction fat is vacuumed out from the surface of your body. Most frequently the tummy, back, thighs, knees and neck receive treatment but nowadays it is possible to liposuction most of your body.
Thousands of people have liposuction each year with great results but you cannot have all your fat removed at once. This would severely stress your body with probable heavy blood loss, the development of shock and a stay in intensive care.
This is clearly not the result you want so there is a weight limit of how much fat is removed. However modern surgical techniques are improving all the time so when you see your surgeon he or she will go into more detail about this and what your options are.
Will I require an overnight stay?
Most people having liposuction can go home on the same day and do not need an overnight stay. It depends on how much liposuction you are having and any other plastic surgery procedures you have at the same time.
Will I need an anesthetic?
More and more liposuction is being carried out with local anesthetic and light sedation. This combination means you are pain free during the procedure and sleepy but able to talk if needed. Best of all you probably will not remember anything until after its all over.
Is Liposuction a safe operation?
Liposuction is very safe. Although it is major surgery with properly trained surgeons and nurses there are not many serious problems afterwards. The key is to use a fully trained cosmetic or plastic surgeon with a professional attitude and practice.
Can I have liposuction more than once?
Liposuction can be carried out several times especially on different areas of the body. You would need time to fully heal from one surgery before the next. Have a talk with your cosmetic surgeon and he or she will be able to give you a timescale, but it is better to avoid repeat operations.
For the very good reason that it works, liposuction is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery operations. In the right hands it is the answer to all those areas where the fat just will not go.
The cost of liposuction can put people off. Read more about liposuction costs here.
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