Choosing Cosmetic Procedures That Make Me Look Amazing

Do you want to learn more about liposuction? If you're considering this procedure, take a look at what you should know about this surgical spot fat-reduction technique.

The Procedure Has Other Names

The liposuction procedure is also commonly known by the shortened version of its name—lipo. It's also referred to as lipoplasty and body contouring.

The Procedure Can Treat Several Body Areas

Lipo can help you to reduce fat deposits in specific areas of the body. These include the abdomen, waist, back, valves/ankles, chest, facial cheeks, chin, neck, hips, buttocks, inner knees, thighs, and upper arms. Even though this procedure can treat several different body parts, you don't need to have lipo everywhere at the same time. Some people only need fat removal from one area, while others may choose a few different targeted options.

The Procedure Is Popular

In 2020, doctors performed more than 211,000 lipo procedures, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). This puts surgical body contouring in the top five cosmetic procedures.

The Procedure Isn't A Substitute for Lifestyle Changes

Even though lipo can remove stubborn fat deposits, it isn't a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise. This procedure can help people who have tried to reduce pockets of fat in other ways (such as diet changes and increased physical activity) without results. But it isn't permanent and won't stop you from gaining weight again.

It is possible to gain weight again in the fat removal sites. This makes it important to discuss necessary lifestyle changes with your doctor before you schedule the procedure. Your doctor can explain the realistic results, expectations for long-term body shape changes, and the effect diet and exercise can have.

The Procedure Will Require Anesthesia

You don't have to worry about pain during the procedure. Like other cosmetic surgeries, liposuction is not done while you are fully awake. The doctor will administer anesthesia (medications that allow you to rest comfortably) before the surgery begins. This allows you to relax and sleep during lipo. The medications used to sedate you for surgery will make you sleepy after the procedure. You will need a responsible adult family member or friend to drive you home after your surgery.

The Procedure Is Something You Can Combine

Do you want a full-body makeover? A breast augmentation? A tummy tuck? Another cosmetic surgery? Talk to your doctor about combining surgeries. It is possible to have lipo along with other surgical options. 

For more info about liposuction, contact a local company.