If You're Considering Liposuction...
Liposuction is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted
fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees,
upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. During the past decade, liposuction, which
is also known as "lipoplasty" or "suction lipectomy," has benefited from several
new refinements. Today, a number of new techniques, including ultrasound-assisted
lipoplasty (UAL), the tumescent technique, and the super-wet technique, are helping
many plastic surgeons to provide selected patients with more precise results and
quicker recovery times. Although no type of liposuction is a substitute for dieting
and exercise, liposuction can remove stubborn areas of fat that don't respond
to traditional weight-loss methods.
The Best Candidates for Liposuction
The best candidates for liposuction are normal-weight people with firm, elastic
skin who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas. You should be physically
healthy, psychologically stable and realistic in your expectations. Your age
is not a major consideration; however, older patients may have diminished skin
elasticity and may not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter
skin.
Your New Look
You will see a noticeable difference in the shape of your body quite soon after
surgery. However, improvement will become even more apparent after about four
to six weeks, when most of the swelling has subsided. After about three months,
any persistent mild swelling usually disappears and the final contour will be
visible.
If your expectations are realistic, you will probably be very pleased with the
results of your surgery. You may find that you are more comfortable in a wide
variety of clothes and more at ease with your body. And, by eating a healthy
diet and getting regular exercise, you can help to maintain your new shape.
Your surgeon should describe the procedure in detail, explaining its risks
and limitations and making sure you understand the scarring that will result.
He or she should also explain the anesthesia to be used, the type of facility
where the surgery will be performed, and the costs involved. Don't hesitate to
ask your doctor any questions you may have, especially those regarding your expectations
and concerns about the results.
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