Lipo Can Help Many Patients Lose Fat And Feel Better About Themselves

By Joshua Thompson


The majority of people continually strive to better their bodies. They diet and they exercise. Most modern people pay attention to their grooming. They want to look good and they want to feel good about how they look. This is one of the reasons why cosmetic surgery has experienced such a massive increase in popularity. In fact, it has become commonplace. Lipo is one of those procedures that are now commonly performed, even in places as remote as Walnut Creek.

Liposuction was first performed in the early twenties but it never took off because the techniques were crude and a large percentage of patients suffer severe complications such as ongoing bleeding and gangrene. After new techniques were introduced in the early eighties by French surgeons liposuction became much safer and it soared in popularity everywhere in the world. At present it is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures.

Liposuction can be effective in removing excess fat from several areas of the body. Removing saddlebags from the outer thighs and love handles from the flanks is particularly popular. Fat can also be removed from the breasts, cheeks, chin and the calves. The hips, bags under the upper arms and the back are also very popular target areas.

Liposuction will not make cellulite disappear. It is most certainly not a substitute for eating a healthy diet or for a disciplined exercise regime. It is also important to understand that it is impossible to remove all unwanted fat. If too much fat is removed the chances for complications are very high. Older people and people with sun damaged skin may not benefit from this procedure and people younger than eighteen are not eligible for liposuction.

Prospective patients need to conform to certain criteria in order to qualify for liposuction. They need to be fit, have healthy and firm skin with a good tone and they must be non smokers. Obese people and patients suffering from heart disease, asthma, high blood pressure and diabetes do not qualify. The ideal patient will not weigh more than thirty per cent above their ideal weight.

There are certain risks involved when opting for liposuction. Side effects include mild discomfort, swelling and bruising but this clears away after a few weeks. There is a risk of infection, but this is the case with any surgical procedure. Cases where the skin ended up in a bumpy condition or where the skin withered have been reported. This will have to be remedied by a further surgical procedure.

When considering liposuction it is very important to choose a surgeon with ample experience in this field. Reputable and responsible surgeons will insist on a thorough medical examination and an exhaustive interview before agreeing to perform the procedure. He should warn his patients about the side effects and the possible complications. He should most definitely be a member of ASPS and should be able to prove his membership.

Liposuction can do much for the self esteem of those patients that qualify for this procedure. While there are risks, liposuction is deemed to be safe, as long as the procedure is performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon. It is important, however, that patients do not harbour unrealistic expectations.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment