The demands of body positivity and personal well-being have made liposuction one of the most common Cosmetic Procedures worldwide. It provides shaping of the body and removing unwanted fat deposits that diet and exercise cannot seem to address. But while liposuction can be impactfully transformational, it’s not a miracle solution for obesity or fitness. So, inform yourself about what liposuction can and cannot do for your body before considering the procedure.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction uses surgical means to remove excess fat deposits from various pockets and spots in the body. It is performed depending upon whether it is general or local anesthesia: the operation is generally carried out under general or local anesthesia. A thin tube (cannula) is inserted, which breaks up and vacuums out the fat deposits. Areas treated most often include the abdomen, thighs, hips, buttocks, arms, and chin.
There are several modern techniques with which liposuction may be carried out, including
Tumescent liposuction
Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL)
Laser-assisted liposuction (SmartLipo)
Depending on the patient’s needs and on the site to be treated, these procedures present benefits satisfactory to the best interest of the patient.
Things Liposuction Can Do
That said, here are a few things it can do as well as the realistic prospects that liposuction can bring into your life:
1. Handle Stubborn Fat Areas
The most ideal candidates for liposuction tend to be those who need localized fat deposits removed from areas that go unnoticed when exercising or dieting. With liposuction, one can get the contours and shaping of their body.
2. Shape and Improve Body Contours
Body contouring is achieved by removing fatty deposits with liposuction. This may increase the symmetry or proportion of the body profile, mainly when one follows a healthy lifestyle along with liposuction.
3. Help Rather Than Harm Self-Esteem
In some cases, body contouring can be therapeutic. People feel much more comfortable in their clothes and in control of their appearance—well, Gene self-actualized.
4. Treat Certain Medical Conditions
The treatment is mostly cosmetic therapy; however, stripping may be employed as a remedy in some medical conditions, such as
Lymphedema (a swelling condition caused by lymph fluid)
Lipomas (benign fatty tumors)
Gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts due to excess fat)
What Liposuction Can’t Do
Liposuction has a number of benefits, but it still has certain limitations. That makes it important to view the procedure with somewhat realistic expectations.
1. Not a “Weight-Loss” Method
Liposuction is not a method for drastic weight loss. It is most ideal for those who are already near their ideal weight and would just like some fine-tuning of their shape. Large-volume fat removal is very risky and should be avoided.
2. Does Not Tighten Loose Skin
If you want to correct skin that has gone loose because of age, weight loss, or pregnancy, liposuction will do nothing for skin tightening. In fact, in some cases, removing fat without tightening the skin can actually make the skin look worse. In situations like these, a tummy tuck or skin-tightening procedure may be the better way to go.
3. Cannot Prevent Weight Gain in the Future
Liposuction is sure to eliminate fat cells from particular zones in the body, but it does not stop you from gaining weight. Fat cells from the remaining places can swell, and the new fat may get stored in areas not operated on. That is why maintaining a healthy lifestyle after your surgery is essential.
4. It’s Not an Alternative to Working Out or Good Eating
Even though it reshapes, liposuction does nothing to raise metabolism, tone up muscles, or keep you healthy. Working out and eating properly are still important to let the body fulfill long-lasting goals.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
An ideal candidate for liposuction should:
Be in good health.
Lose no more than 30 percent of his/her ideal body weight.
Have relatively good skin elasticity.
Not smoke
Have realistic expectations about the outcome.
The desire to do liposuction should be discussed with a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine if the surgery is the answer and to explore alternatives.
In Closing
When used with good intentions, liposuction is a strong tool to cover the body and additional promote a person’s confidence; Therefore, it is never about achieving an entire body, but it helps a person to feel comfortable in his skin. As Dr. Aakansha Vashistha has insisted, successful results come when a person is associated with the process with proper life. When the surgery is done properly with an understanding of what the surgery can do and what cannot do, one will be able to make an educated decision for their appearance and their good.