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The Pros And Cons Of Lipo Procedures

By Joshua Thompson


Since the earliest days humans paid close attention to their bodies and strived to achieve what they believe to be the perfect body shape. In fact, many people are willing to go to great lengths and expense to achieve the type of body they desire. Today, cosmetic surgery has become commonplace. People routinely opt for breast enhancements, surgery on their eyes, chins, thighs and many other areas of the body. Even in Walnut Creek patients opt for lipo if they feel that they are carrying too much weight.

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 is not a miracle surgical technique that will make all unwanted fat disappear. Removing too much fat in one session can result in serious complications and can indeed affect the long term health of the patient. Patients should also accept the fact that this procedure is not a convenient replacement for exercise and for following a balanced diet.

Patients that will benefit from and that qualifies for liposuction needs to be non smokers and they must be fit. They should have good muscle tone and their skins should be firm and elastic. Potential patients must be healthy and they must not suffer from any dread disease, heart problems, hypertension, cholesterol or diabetes. Surgeons prefer patients that are within thirty per cent of their ideal body weight.

No surgical procedure is without risks and free of side effects. After liposuction, patients can expect swelling, mild pain and some bruising. This will disappear within a few weeks. Scarring can take up to a year to heal and in some cases the scars never go away and require further surgery to correct the problem. In rare cases patients develop infection. It is also possible that the patient end up with unsightly bumpy skin.

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.

Being slim remains one of the most cherished dreams of many people. This is one of the reasons why liposuction is so popular. Patients must realize, however, that the fat removed during the procedure will simply return if they do not maintain a healthy life style.




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