Health For You Forever : The Pros And Cons Of Lipo Procedures

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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 is not a new concept. It was performed as far back as the early sixties. It never became popular then, however, because the techniques were crude and patients often bled excessively, developed gangrene or experienced severe pain. It was only in 1982, when a French surgeon developed new technique, that this cosmetic procedure took off. Since then many advances have been made and today liposuction is part of the menu offered by most plastic surgeons.

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.




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