Shaping Your Body with Liposuction

Liposuction is a surgical method that removes extra fat deposits
and shapes the body. Excess fat is removed from under the skin
with the use of an ultrasonic probe that emulsifies the fat and
then removes it with suction.

Liposuction can be performed on the buttocks, abdomen, hips,
thighs, neck, arms, calves, back, or face. A liposuction
treatment may include more than one site, for example, the back,
abdomen, and thighs all on the same day.

Liposuction can reduce breast size in men, (gynecomastia) or to
remove fat tumors (lipomas). However, it is most commonly used
for cosmetic body shaping.

Liposuction in any form is not an alternative for exercise and
dieting. Liposuction helps to remove stubborn areas of fat that
do not respond to conventional weight-loss methods.

Liposuction treatments are preformed by dermatologists or by
plastic surgeons. However, any authorized physician may perform
a liposuction treatment. While some physicians’ professional
associations may recommend training for liposuction therapies,
no standardized training is required.

You can always ask your doctor whether he or she has had
specialized training in liposuction procedures, and whether they
have successfully performed liposuction before. Nevertheless,
remember, even the best-screened patients under the care of the
experienced and best-trained physicians may experience
complications from liposuction treatments.

Liposuction carries greater risk for individuals with medical
problems like significant heart disease, diabetes or poor blood
circulation, lung disease, or those who have recently had
surgery near the area to be contoured. Therefore, always seek
out a well-qualified physician and inform your doctor of any
medical conditions you may have.

Liposuction has helped many people get on their way to a
healthier lifestyle. By reducing fatty areas on the body,
self-esteem is renewed, a commitment to eating healthier
develops, and overall health and well-being restored.

For more information about liposuction, visit

http://www.liposuctioninfoguide.com

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