Liposuction is one of the most popular forms of cosmetic surgery in the world because it achieves something that individuals everywhere dream of: It removes fat!
Many individuals hope to lose weight,
eliminate unwanted fat and tone their body down to the size and shape of their dreams. Because achieving these goals is never easy, these same people consider a number of different options to do so, and deciding if one of them is a viable option is often half the battle.
Liposuction is one of the most popular forms of cosmetic surgery in the world because it achieves something that individuals everywhere dream of: It removes fat.
For this same reason, however, it is often seen as an attractive fat-loss option for many people who may not be good candidates for it.
Liposuction, which can be known as lipoplasty or loposculpture suction lipectomy, is a surgical procedure that removes fatty cells from various parts of the body through suction. In most cases, an incision is made in the target area and a suction device is inserted that literally sucks the fat out through a tube.
The amount of fat removed varies by patient, but as much as 50 pounds has reportedly been extracted from various individuals. The areas most commonly worked on include the abdomen, stomach and upper chest area as well as the hips and thighs and other various parts of the body.
Because of the relative simplicity of the procedure - at least how simple it sounds to most - it is something that many people consider as a possibility for rapid weight loss. Nonetheless, liposuction is a legitimate surgical procedure that requires anesthetics and at least a short stay in a hospital or clinic, meaning it is not to be taken lightly and is only right for certain potential patients.
Ideal candidates for the procedure are those who are no more than 20 pounds overweight and who are looking to thin out a specific, localized area of the body. Additionally, the individual should not be planning to lose a significant amount of weight, nor should he or she have recently done so.
The surgery is designed to reduce fatty tissue and help tone the affected area only, so it is not a substitute for diet and exercise and is not an overall weight loss program for overweight individuals who are hoping to trim down their entire figure.
Poor candidates for liposuction are those who are in poor health, either due to being overweight or being afflicted with a medical condition such as heart or lung disease, diabetes or other ailments. Various risks involved with the surgery are greatly increased by the presence of these conditions and make it an unsafe and unhealthy undertaking.
Likewise, patients who are severely overweight or obese must first lose weight through other methods before considering the procedure. General obesity cannot be helped by the surgery and it also increases the risks associated with having it.
Liposuction is a safe and effective option for certain individuals who fit this criteria, but like with other medical procedures it is up to a doctor to determine if someone is or is not fit for it. Those who may be interested should consult with their physician about their options and for a potential referral to a cosmetic surgeon.
