What is Needed When Preparing for Liposuction?

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is used to remove unwanted fat from the body. Sounds like an easy ticket to a dream body, doesn’t it? Sometimes called lipoplasty or just “lipo”, this operation is basically fat removal that is assisted by suction. However, lipo is not a “get skinny quick” solution for overweight people. In fact, this type of procedure is generally reserved for healthy patients who are near their goal weight.

Lipo is usually the last too used to remove the last of stubborn fat that refuses to budge with diet and exercise. In order to adequately prepare your body for this operation, you should take a couple things into consideration and ready yourself accordingly.

First, you need to work towards your goal weight. You cannot be morbidly obese and expect liposuction to help you get into that size 6 dress. Dieting and exercise must be used to get your body in adequate shape before surgery.

Lipo will help sculpt your body to its final shape, but diet and exercise will get you a healthy weight.
Next, you need to live a healthy lifestyle to prepare your body for any surgery, but especially so for cosmetic surgery. No amount of surgical procedures can make you healthy. If you smoke, drink, use recreational drugs or live an overtly unhealthy lifestyle, you should make changes now so that your body can withstand the rigors of surgery. All surgical procedures, even those cosmetic in nature, carry intrinsic risks that are best avoided by being healthy at the outset.

Mentally, you will need to prepare for the after-effects of surgery. Expecting instant results can lead to drastic disappointment later. Keep in mind that your tissue will be swollen and sore, even if you have the best doctor in the country. You may be bruised or tender and it will take some time to completely heal. Many patients experience a type of depression after surgery. If this is the case, you will need to see help from a trusted friend or medical professional who can guide you through the difficulty.

The last way that you need to prepare for liposuction is financially. Procedures like this are not covered by insurance, so you will have to pay all costs out of pocket. Many doctors and surgery centers offer financing options that you may qualify for, so be sure to ask about them when you are making financial arrangements.

Liposuction can be a very positive experience if you are prepared for it. Avoid complications, financial and physical, by planning ahead and being ready for the changes that are coming.