Lipo Info

Liposuction is an elective cosmetic surgery procedure that has become more popular among both me and women. Liposuction is well suited for men and women who are a relatively normal weight but have isolated pockets of fat that cause certain areas of the body to appear disproportionate. These localized fat deposits may be an inherited trait and typically do not respond to diet or exercise.

This procedure is a great solution to eliminate these troubling areas. It is possible to undergo liposuction at most any age, but you will obtain the best results if your skin has enough elasticity to achieve a smooth contour following the procedure. The best candidates for liposuction are those patients that have localized fat or wish to contour any of the following areas; cheeks, upper arms, breast or chest areas, abdomen and waist, hips and buttocks, inner and outer thighs, calves and ankles.

The way liposuction is performed is that first a small hollow tube, called a cannula is inserted through a tiny incision. The incisions are usually less than one-quarter inch in length and is placed so that it will be discrete. Guided by the surgeon, the suction device is vacuums out the unwanted fat. The entire length of the surgery will take anywhere between one to three hours. After surgery you will not look any better for the first few days. It is important after surgery to move around to promote blood circulation. You will notice swelling and bruising after surgery. Swelling will begin to subside a week following surgery, while bruising may last two to three weeks after surgery. You may return to work a few days following the procedure. After a few weeks you can shop for your new clothes for that slimmer bod!