Wednesday, 13 April 2016

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 recent development. This type of procedure was performed as long ago as the early nineteen twenties. It never took of because their were simply too many complications such as gangrene, extreme pain and sometimes even death. In the early nineteen eighties French surgeons introduced new, safer techniques and liposuction very quickly became extremely popular. Today it is viewed as a standard plastic surgery procedure.

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 are carefully screened for liposuction procedures. They need to be non smokers. Their skin must be firm and elastic and the skin tone must be good. To qualify, the patient needs to be within thirty per cent of his ideal weight. Those suffering from chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease and cancer do not qualify.

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.

Patients should never opt for a surgeon that is not a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This society ensures that surgeons act with integrity and in a responsible manner. Potential patients should be interviewed and great care should be taken to ensure that they qualify for the procedure. The patient should be fully informed about the risks and the side effects that can be expected.

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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